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Major Record Labels Call to Disqualify AI Slop Songs From Global Charts
Nearly a dozen major record companies, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group, have called on global music chart organisations to introduce rules disqualifying much of the so-called “AI slop” flooding streaming services. The proposed principles would only allow AI-generated tracks onto charts if the AI use is authorised and lawful, the…
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Michael J. Fox to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards
Michael J. Fox will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, in recognition of his work on Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy. The award, presented by the Television Academy and the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation, will be given out during the ceremony broadcast on NBC on 14 September. Fox,…
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Luke Fickell says ‘burn the ships’ as Wisconsin more than doubles NIL spending for 2026
Wisconsin’s football programme is set to significantly increase its investment in player compensation for the 2026 season, with head coach Luke Fickell using the phrase “burn the ships” to signal a full commitment to the new pay-for-play era of college football. The move reflects growing pressure on traditionally conservative-spending programmes to keep pace with rivals…
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Can’t hear what’s playing on TV? It’s not your ears, its the flat screen. These affordable soundbars can help
A veteran technology reviewer explains why modern flat-screen televisions produce poor sound and recommends soundbars as an affordable fix. Slimline TVs have shrunk speaker components down to sizes barely bigger than those found in novelty greeting cards, meaning that even as picture quality and streaming features have improved over the past two decades, audio quality…
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Joe Girardi, Shane Victorino to manage top high school baseball talent at Perfect Game All-American Classic
The Perfect Game All-American Classic has named World Series-winning manager Joe Girardi and former MLB All-Star outfielder Shane Victorino as managers for its upcoming showcase game, adding notable star power to an event that spotlights the country’s top high school baseball prospects. The announcement, made by Perfect Game, underlines the growing profile of youth baseball…
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Defence promises to be a central issue for Carrick and Manchester United
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces a key test over the fitness and consistency of his central defensive options as he prepares for his first full season in charge, with the club competing on four fronts for the first time under him. Despite having five recognised centre-backs, Carrick reportedly has private concerns about the group’s…
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You might not hear that much about it anymore, but the PUBG series grew its revenue by 25% in the first half of 2026
Krafton has revealed that its PUBG franchise generated 25% more revenue in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, underlining the game’s continued commercial strength even though it rarely dominates headlines anymore. The brand, which spans PUBG: Battlegrounds on PC alongside PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India, remains a fixture…
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Rapper Lil Tecca Set as Newest Fortnite Festival Icon (Gaming News Roundup)
Lil Tecca has been announced as the Season 15 Icon for Fortnite Festival, the latest musician to headline the in-game rhythm mode, joining artists such as past Icons in a promotional push that ties Fortnite’s music content to real-world touring acts. From this Thursday, players will be able to buy a themed cosmetic set tied…
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Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey
Ofcom’s latest annual report on UK media habits shows Netflix has overtaken the BBC as viewers’ preferred default choice for the first time, a symbolic shift given the BBC’s decades-long dominance of British broadcasting. The finding underlines how streaming services are reshaping viewing habits, particularly among younger and middle-aged audiences, and adds pressure on traditional…