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Leakers Beware: All the Music Stars Who Cracked Down, From BTS to Madonna to Ariana Grande

  • Artists use lawsuits to protect unreleased music and creative control.
  • Ariana Grande alleges years of hacking and leaks.
  • Legal action may deter leaks, even if material remains online.

This article outlines how major music artists have used legal action to respond to leaks of unreleased songs and private material, arguing that leaks undermine creative control, release plans and artists’ relationships with fans. - Ariana Grande has sued unnamed hackers, alleging repeated theft and release of unreleased…

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Bertie Higgins of ‘Key Largo’ Fame Returns to Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart: ‘Write Every Day’

  • Bertie Higgins returns to Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart after 42 years.
  • “A River” debuts at No. 29.
  • The song’s inspiration came partly from Lawrence of Arabia.

Bertie Higgins, best known for his 1982 hit “Key Largo”, has returned to Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart for the first time in more than 42 years. His new single “A River” entered at No. 29, marking a notable late-career chart appearance for the 82-year-old singer-songwriter. “Key Largo” reached…

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3 Hit Songs From Underdogs That Outshined The Beatles During Beatlemania

  • Louis Armstrong ended The Beatles’ 1964 run of US number ones.
  • The Beach Boys scored their first US chart-topper with “I Get Around”.
  • The Supremes outperformed “Yellow Submarine” with a Motown hit.

During Beatlemania, The Beatles dominated the charts, but several other artists still achieved major hits that matched or surpassed them. The article highlights three songs that demonstrate how jazz, American pop and Motown retained strong commercial appeal despite the British group’s extraordinary popularity. Louis Armstrong’s “Hello, Dolly!” reached…

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Sesame Street Recruits Post Malone For Storm Special, Releases Chappell Roan Potty Parody

  • Post Malone joins Sesame Street’s storm-preparedness special.
  • The episode premieres on Netflix and PBS Kids on 3 August.
  • A Chappell Roan parody promotes listening to nature’s call.

Sesame Street has recruited Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau for Storm On Sesame Street, a special about preparing for and recovering from a major storm. Premiering on Netflix and PBS Kids on 3 August, it matters as part of the programme’s continuing use of popular musicians to…

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Country star Tracy Lawrence slams California, reveals why he pulled the plug on acting in LA

  • Lawrence criticised California’s high fuel prices.
  • He said costs can undermine show profits.
  • His Los Angeles experience deterred further acting work.

Country singer Tracy Lawrence said he was discouraged by a recent visit to California while filming an acting project in Los Angeles. He criticised the state’s high fuel prices and suggested the cost of working there can make live performances financially unviable, contributing to his decision not to…

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Matt Carmichael Announces New Album ‘Held In The Dark’

  • Matt Carmichael’s new album arrives on 16 October.
  • ‘Held In The Dark’ blends jazz with formal songwriting.
  • Carmichael plays London’s Purcell Room on 16 November.

Scottish saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael has announced his new album, ‘Held In The Dark’, due for release on 16 October. The record marks a further evolution of his work within Glasgow’s jazz scene, blending jazz improvisation with more traditional songcraft and a darker, more atmospheric sound. Carmichael…

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NØ MAN Announce New Album Between The Sword And The Neck: Hear “They Have Names”

  • NØ MAN announce Between The Sword And The Neck.
  • New single “They Have Names” addresses Palestinian deaths.
  • The album arrives on 1 October via Iodine Recordings.

Washington, DC hardcore/screamo band NØ MAN have announced their new album, Between The Sword And The Neck, and released its single “They Have Names”. The song is presented as a fast, politically charged track that ends with recordings of loved ones naming people killed during Israel’s military campaign…

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George and Amal Clooney evacuate from French house: ‘We do not know whether our beautiful home will survive’

  • George and Amal Clooney evacuated as wildfire neared their French home.
  • The fire prompted 600 evacuations and injured four firefighters.
  • Clooney pledged support for Brignoles’s recovery.

George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their home near Brignoles in south-eastern France after a nearby wildfire spread through the area. In a letter to the town’s mayor, Clooney said the couple did not know whether their home would survive, but pledged to remain part of the community…

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Nscale buys Anyscale as it seeks to own more of the AI compute stack

  • Nscale reportedly buys Anyscale for $1.65 billion.
  • The acquisition broadens Nscale’s AI infrastructure offering.
  • Anyscale keeps its brand and workforce.

British AI cloud provider Nscale is acquiring Anyscale, a software company that helps organisations scale AI workloads across data centres and servers. The deal would extend Nscale’s operations from energy, data centres and orchestration into workload management, supporting its effort to capture more of customers’ AI infrastructure spending…

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ABC Says Comments Overwhelmingly Favor License Renewals Despite FCC’s “Ongoing Retaliation Campaign” To Punish Network Over Trump Coverage

  • ABC calls the early licence review political retaliation.
  • Nearly 86% of comments reportedly support renewal.
  • The FCC has not announced a decision.

ABC has told the Federal Communications Commission that its unusually early review of the licences for eight ABC-owned television stations is retaliatory and risks chilling press freedom. The network argues that the move is linked to criticism from President Trump over ABC’s news coverage, while the FCC says…

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