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Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift Among 21 Million Artists Whose Music Was Secretly Used to Train AI
SummaryInvestigation by The Atlantic uncovers four searchable datasets containing over 21 million tracks used to train generative AI music modelsRecords reveal that developers scraped work from major artists like Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny without authorization or compensationThe findings provide critical evidence for major labels currently suing platforms like Suno over mass-scale copyright infringementAn investigation by The Atlantic has unmasked the immense scale of data scraping fueling generative AI music platforms. Led by staff writer Alex Reisner, the report details the discovery of four datasets containing roughly 21.2 million tracks used for training models. The largest single archive holds 12 million songs while another contains 9 million. These records allow rights holders to ve...
Knicks Fans Will Be Naming Their Kids After Players?
The New York Knicks are officially the kings of the NBA as the team of destiny has finally brought the Larry O’Brien trophy to the Big Apple after a 53-year drought and made New York a city of champions again. Now that Knicks fans can once again wear their orange and blue team colors with […]
Rick Ross Ready To Set Sail On One Voyage Cruise: “They Call Me The BOAT”
Rick Ross calls himself the “BOAT,” the biggest of all time, which is very fitting anticipating his appearance on the One Voyage Cruise. The Florida hitmaker recently stopped by the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to discuss his upcoming appearance on the cruise. During the interview, Gary With Da Tea asked Rozay about the essentials he […]
Samsung Galaxy Teams Up With ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ For Spidey Tracker Website
Samsung announced today that it is partnering with Sony Pictures on the latest superhero film featuring the webcrawler, confirming the Korean tech giant's presence in the movie.
Toy Story 5 Blinks at Yet Another Toy-pocalypse: Review
Another existential crisis for playthings reveals that maybe this franchise has run its course. Toy Story 5 Blinks at Yet Another Toy-pocalypse: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Isaiah Rashad Announces 2026 North American Tour
The 29-date "Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip" comes in support of his latest album, It's Been Awful. Isaiah Rashad Announces 2026 North American Tour Eddie Fu
Lil Wayne Wins $29K Judgment After Security Guard’s Lawsuit Gets Tossed
Lil Wayne just picked up a win in court. He was just awarded a judgment in his favor for almost $30,000.
StockX Store Opens Up In NYC, Authenticity Guaranteed?
StockX may no longer be the most reputable place to purchase sneakers on the secondary market these days, thanks to accusations of the online marketplace passing off bootleg sneakers as authentic from both customers and even Nike. But, it’s still going strong in 2026, and its latest brick-and-mortar store is proof that it’s not going […]
BTS Are Turning Their Songwriting and Korean Food Culture Into Two Books
SummaryBTS will release two official books on September 15 through Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music — a 184-page lyric breakdown book and a 256-page Korean cookbookBTS Lyrics Inside features all-member commentary, full Hangul lyrics, romanized lines, and official English notes across 10 songs spanning the group's "Most Beautiful Moment in Life" era through the 2022 anthology album ProofThe BTS Recipe Book draws 15 Korean dishes from the group's album eras and variety content, with digital codes unlocking exclusive member video commentary tied directly to the recipesBTS will release two officially licensed books on September 15 in partnership with Hachette Book Group's Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music. Announced as part of BTS Festa — the group's annual anniversary celeb...
“The Sting Within Me” Goes Live: Alan Walker and STING Energy® Launch F1-Inspired Track at Barcelona-Catalunya GP
STING Energy and Alan Walker have officially joined forces alongside Formula 1® to launch their new collaborative track, “The Sting Within Me.”The global anthem inspired by the sounds of Formula 1® made its official live debut in front of thousands of fans during the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend. The high-energy anthem directly translates the adrenaline, speed, and raw emotion of a motorsport race weekend into a contemporary electronic release for a new generation of global fans.The track’s origin stems from a viral internet discovery popularized by legendary DJ Armin van Buuren, who noted that the roar of a Formula 1® engine explicitly mimics the sound of “stinggg.” For Alan Walker, a lifelong fan of racing and racing games, the phenomenon presented an ideal opportunity to fu...
Japanese Music Takes the Global Stage at Zipangu 2026
On May 16, Cloud Nine and Goldenvoice brought the Zipangu Music Event 2026 to the historic Rose Bowl area in Pasadena, California, a physical epitome of Japanese music’s growing stateside influence.What went down at the one-day-only event marked a convergence of multiple pillars of the Japanese zeitgeist – music, fashion, and food– in a palpable celebration of community and culture. According to a report by Billboard JAPAN, following the festival, the streaming numbers for the performing artists in the Los Angeles area surged by an average of 2.4 times compared to the same day of the previous week. But it goes beyond just the numbers.We went behind the scenes at the Zipangu with American A-list rapper Cordae, a massive fan of Japanese culture, to immerse ourselves in the monumental moment....
Cash Money and No Limit Announce Fall Arena Tour of Roster Members
The tour will feature Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Lil Boosie and more. Cash Money and No Limit Announce Fall Arena Tour with Master P, Birdman, and More Travis Bland
