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2 months agoKanye West takes out full-page ad apologising for antisemitic behaviour and denying he is a Nazi
Kanye West apologised for antisemitic behaviour, attributing it to bipolar-1 disorder linked to a 2002 frontal-lobe injury and committing to treatment and accountability.
#zara-larsson
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fromFast Company
2 weeks agoZara Larsson fans rioted after the singer supported AI-generated content. Now her controversial take is going viral
Zara Larsson faces backlash for sharing AI-generated content, highlighting concerns over generative AI's environmental impact and effects on creative industries.
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2 weeks agoZara Larsson fans rioted after the singer supported AI-generated content. Now her controversial take is going viral
Zara Larsson faces backlash for sharing AI-generated content, highlighting concerns over generative AI's environmental impact and effects on creative industries.
Intellectual property law
fromThe IP Law Blog
3 weeks agoThe Briefing: No Paper, No Standing: Kanye West, Copyright Transfers, and the Writing Requirement
Copyright transfers must be in writing under Section 204(a) of the Copyright Act; without written documentation, ownership and enforcement rights do not exist.
Right-wing politics
fromConsequence
3 weeks agoJack White on Politics: "When Dylan Said the Answer Was Blowing in the Wind, He Didn't Tell You What the Answer Was"
Jack White distinguishes political speech from political art, believing music conveys messages through metaphor and character rather than direct statements.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks agoKesha slams "disgusting & inhumane" White House for using her song to promote war - LGBTQ Nation
Kesha condemned the White House for using her song 'Blow' in a TikTok video promoting military violence and war, stating she does not approve of her music being used to incite violence of any kind.
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2 weeks agoSturgill Simpson Promises to Punish "Miserable Shitasses" Who Leaked His Album
Sturgill Simpson, now performing as Johnny Blue Skies, discovered an unauthorized seller posting his album Mutiny After Midnight on Bandcamp and vowed to pursue legal action and refund affected customers.
fromAbove the Law
1 month agoRadiohead Refuses To Be Motion Picture Soundtrack For ICE Propaganda Video - Above the Law
We demand that the amateurs in control of the ICE social media account take it down. It ain't funny, this song means a lot to us and other people, and you don't get to appropriate it without a fight. Also, go f- yourselves... Radiohead
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Music
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4 weeks agoHarry Styles' New Album Narrowly Avoids Making the Same Mistake as Taylor Swift's
Harry Styles releases a darker, rhythm-driven album after a career peak, attempting to avoid the typical downward spiral that follows extreme fame by taking a two-year hiatus to reconnect with himself as a person rather than a performer.
US politics
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1 month agoKesha Blows Up White House Attempt To Use Her Music For Propaganda - Above the Law
The White House used Kesha's song 'Blow' in a TikTok video featuring bombing footage, which Kesha denounced as disgusting and inhumane, though the White House Communications Director suggested the controversy was intentional to generate engagement.
Music
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks agoAmerica's New No. 1 Song Just Did What Even Taylor Swift Couldn't
Jeannie C. Riley's 'Harper Valley PTA' became the first song by a woman to simultaneously top both pop and country charts in 1968, establishing a rare precedent for female artists in cross-genre success.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago18 times musicians faced backlash from conservatives over their music
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show has drawn criticism from the country's top Republican: Donald Trump said it was "one of the worst, EVER!" in a post on Truth Social. Strong words from the president - but this isn't the first time a musician has drawn ire from right-wing politicians and conservatives. Stars like Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Bruce Springsteen have riled up conservatives, often over progressive themes or sexual lyrics in their music.
Right-wing politics
fromPitchfork
2 months agoThe Moment Review: The Pop Music Satire This Era Deserves
In one of her first major acting roles, Charli is best when she's being, what else, a brat, but also a shitty boss: playing her staff off each other, absenting herself from any real decision-making, and evacuating in the Escalade. And she's nowhere near as hateable as Alexander Skarsgård's odious Johannes, the Amazon-approved concert doc director. He's almost too one-note: painfully square and straight, tasteless and pushy. He talks over women and he thinks Coldplay are cutting-edge-he's totally irredeemable and permanently in charge.
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2 months agoAudio app apologises after editing trans women out of Heated Rivalry interview
In response, Williams said he didn't think there was an easy answer, noting "there are straight women, there are trans women, there are gay women, like queer women" who are fans. However, in the clip initially shared by Quinn, Williams says: "There are straight women, there are gay women, like queer women," with "trans women" edited out. On 3 January, the Quinn X account responded to a user who called out the edit.
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2 months agoAnti-pop and an alien sigil: how Aphex Twin overtook Taylor Swift to become the soundtrack to gen Z life online
Aphex Twin's obscure tracks, led by QKThr, have surged in popularity among Gen Z on short-form platforms, driving a back-catalogue renaissance and major streaming gains.
fromBustle
2 months agoKim Kardashian Called Taylor Swift "Super Talented" In A New Interview
But even through all the drama, Kardashian has never denied Swift's musical chops - or herself the pleasure of listening to them. During a Jan. 21 appearance on the Khloé In Wonder Land podcast, Khloé Kardashian said she thought people might be "surprised" to find that her sister listens to Swift. However, Kim was chill about the fact. "I have some of her older songs in my playlist," she confirmed. "I've always thought she's a super talented, great artist."
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