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Shelton set to ditch On weeks after Swiss brand signs Mbappe

  • Shelton is reportedly moving from On to New Balance in January.
  • He is the first major departure since Mbappe invested in On.
  • On retains prominent players including Iga Swiatek and Flavio Cobolli.

Ben Shelton is reportedly set to leave On for New Balance in January, making him the first major athlete to depart the Swiss sportswear brand since Kylian Mbappe acquired a minority stake. The switch adds to a series of high-profile changes in tennis sponsorships and comes as On…

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Decades After the Go-Go’s Formed, Jane Wiedlin Finally Feels like a Role Model

  • Jane Wiedlin’s autobiography tells a broader story than her Go-Go’s career.
  • She writes candidly about mental health, relationships and sexuality.
  • Wiedlin hopes the book helps readers facing similar struggles.

Jane Wiedlin, best known as a member of the Go-Go’s, says she now feels ready to be a role model as she publishes her autobiography, *TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go*. The book looks beyond her musical career to explore her relationships, sexuality, mental health and the experiences that…

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Drummer John Tempesta Parts Ways with The Cult After 20 Years

  • John Tempesta has left The Cult after 20 years.
  • He recorded three albums with the band.
  • The Cult have not named a new drummer.

Drummer John Tempesta has parted ways with The Cult after 20 years, closing a long period in which he recorded and performed with the rock band. His departure comes ahead of The Cult’s planned return to touring in 2027, though the band has not announced who will replace…

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Disney and Adobe to develop bespoke generative AI models

  • Disney and Adobe will build AI models tailored to Disney properties.
  • The tools are intended to support creative work across Disney businesses.
  • Disney is reportedly targeting 20 per cent annual cost savings.

Disney and Adobe have announced a multiyear partnership to develop bespoke generative AI models based on Disney’s characters, settings and visual styles. The companies say the tools will be artist-led and designed to produce commercially safe, production-ready material, helping speed up creative work and support more projects. Adobe…

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Paul Anka, Stevie Wonder, Cher & More Kennedy Center Honorees Who Were Teenagers When They First Hit the Billboard Hot 100 (Full List)

  • Paul Anka was 15 when he first charted in 1957.
  • He is the 11th individual honoree to debut on the Hot 100 as a teenager.
  • Pete Townshend and Verdine White also charted young with their bands.

Paul Anka, announced as a 2026 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, was 15 when “Diana” first reached Billboard’s pop chart in 1957. He is the 11th individual honoree whose first Hot 100 entry came during their teenage years, highlighting how early some celebrated performers began their careers. The article…

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Mariah Carey Announces ‘Firefly’ Festival Shows For Summer 2027

  • Mariah Carey announced eight European festival shows for summer 2027.
  • Four performances are scheduled in the UK.
  • Tickets go on sale on 13 November at 9am local time.

Mariah Carey has announced eight headlining festival performances in Europe for summer 2027, including four dates in the UK. The shows span six countries and give fans across Europe a chance to see her perform live. The run begins in Sønderborg, Denmark, on 24 June, then visits Exeter,…

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Journalist finds common ground with music industry chief on AI copyright challenges

  • RIAA and journalists share concerns about AI training on creative work.
  • The interview explores deepfakes, copyright and potential AI labelling.
  • Spotify and YouTube may shape whether detection systems work.

The interview revisits the RIAA’s role in the Napster era and explores how the music industry is responding to artificial intelligence. Journalist Nilay Patel and RIAA chief Mitch Glazier find common ground over concerns that AI companies use creative work without permission and fill online feeds with low-quality…

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‘Even if Someone Does Get It Running on PC, That’s Not Going To Be a Good Experience’ – Why AI Cloning Won’t Sink GTA 6’s Launch, but Could Reshape Game Development

  • AI tools are accelerating game ports and mash-ups.
  • Industry figures do not expect them to sink GTA 6’s launch.
  • The trend could affect game development, copyright and access.

Recent AI coding tools have enabled rapid game ports, remakes and mash-ups, prompting debate about copyright, preservation, jobs and ownership. Industry figures say the trend is unlikely to derail Grand Theft Auto 6’s launch, but it could change how games are made and distributed. Nightdive Studios head Stephen…

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Who sang the lead vocals on Fleetwood Mac’s 1987 hit ‘Little Lies’?

  • Christine McVie sang the lead on ‘Little Lies’.
  • Lindsey Buckingham began the song as an unfinished track.
  • Buckingham and Stevie Nicks added backing vocals.

Christine McVie sang lead vocals on Fleetwood Mac’s 1987 hit ‘Little Lies’, a polished pop song that showed how far the band had moved from its blues roots. The track featured on *Tango in the Night* and became one of the group’s best-known late-period songs. McVie built the…

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Is There a New Episode of ‘The Voice’ Tonight (November 9, 2026)? Here’s Everything To Know

  • The Voice airs a new episode tonight at 9pm ET.
  • NBC has moved the show from its former 8pm slot.
  • Carson Daly will reveal fan vote results for the Live Shows.

The Voice has a new episode tonight, 9 November, as the competition moves on from its first Cut Week to the Live Shows. NBC has shifted the programme from 8pm to 9pm Eastern Time to fit its holiday schedule. Cut Week eliminated more than a dozen singers, with…

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