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Lizzo Stylist’s Lawsuit Against Singer’s Touring Company Shut Down by Judge
A US federal judge has dismissed the remaining claims brought by wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels against Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., Lizzo’s touring company, bringing to a close her lawsuit over an alleged hostile work environment on the singer’s 2023 European tour. Lizzo had already been dropped as a defendant earlier in proceedings, and the…
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Jason Isbell and David Lowery are suing Suno in a class action suit. Importantly, they’re hitting Mikey Shulman’s company with identity claims – not copyright.
Country musician Jason Isbell, Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven frontman David Lowery, Texas blues musician Guy Forsyth and Florida saxophonist Eduardo Calle have filed a proposed class action against AI music company Suno in a Boston federal court, accusing it of exploiting their identities rather than infringing copyright. The 84-page complaint, filed on 31 August, argues that…
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Indie Media Outfit Alexander Opens Film Arm With Kevin Chan, Hamish Moseley On Board And ‘Ben’imana’ Set As First Release
Alexander, the independent media company founded by producer Cameron Lamb, has launched a dedicated film arm and made its first acquisition, taking all English-language territory rights to Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s debut feature Ben’imana. The move marks a significant expansion for a company that began as an audio-storytelling platform, and it brings in senior industry figures to…
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‘Bake Off’ Battle Heats Up: Sky Accuses Producer Of Falsifying Accounts & Charting Private Boat Trip On Company Credit Card
A legal dispute over The Great British Bake Off has escalated, with Sky formally accusing Letty Kavanagh, the former managing director of producer Love Productions, of falsifying company accounts and misusing a corporate credit card for personal expenses, including a private boat charter. Kavanagh, who is suing Sky for wrongful dismissal and unpaid severance in…
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FRANK SILLER: ‘I love you, brother’ — the 9/11 loss that inspired a mission of service
Frank Siller, chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, has written a new book, “Let Us Do Good,” recounting how the death of his younger brother Stephen, a New York City firefighter killed on 11 September 2001, reshaped his life and inspired his charitable mission. In an opinion piece marking the approaching 25th…
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Netflix Doubles Down on Podcasts: Streamer Orders New Shows From Katt Williams and Harlan Coben, Renews Full Slate of Originals
Netflix is expanding further into video podcasts, announcing on Tuesday that it will renew its entire existing slate of original podcasts while also commissioning new shows fronted by comedian Katt Williams and thriller author Harlan Coben. The move underlines Netflix’s continued commitment to the format even though its podcasts have yet to break into the…
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AIR raises $50M to help companies vet the skills and add-ons AI agents use
AI security startup AIR has emerged from stealth with $50 million raised across two seed rounds to help companies vet the growing array of skills, plugins and MCP servers that AI agents rely on. As businesses increasingly grant agents access to sensitive systems, a new software supply chain of add-ons and tools has formed with…
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GoPro merges with Starman Optical to target AI data centres
GoPro is diversifying away from its core action-camera business by merging with optical-photonics firm Starman Optical, pivoting the company towards the booming AI data centre market. As part of the deal, GoPro shareholders will receive $285 million and retain roughly a 10 percent stake in the combined business, which will remain publicly listed. The move…
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Why you should change what apps open on startup for Windows
An Engadget guide explains why Windows users should regularly audit which apps launch automatically at startup, arguing that unchecked startup lists can slow boot times and drain system resources. It notes that programs often get added to this list without a user’s knowledge, either through missed installation prompts or apps silently registering themselves, meaning many…