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Leaked files suggest Suno scraped millions of tracks and lyrics
Leaked internal data obtained through a hack has confirmed that AI music company Suno trained its music generator by scraping millions of songs and lyrics from platforms including YouTube Music, Deezer and Genius, according to 404 Media. The revelations matter because Suno had never disclosed what its training data actually contained, and the leak arrives…
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‘Stranger Things’ Cast Reunites for 10-Year Anniversary Video
The cast of the megahit series returned (individually) to take a trip down memory lane with the streamer.
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Michael Sheen stars in comedy about UFOs after claiming he saw one over hometown
The UFO comedy film is a debut from director Simon Ryninks who was inspired by his west Wales roots.
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Alleged Suno breach points to YouTube Music scraping
A hack of AI music generator Suno has surfaced evidence, according to a report by 404 Media, that the company scraped years of audio from YouTube Music and other platforms to train its system, deepening the legal and ethical questions already surrounding it. The episode matters because Suno is fighting lawsuits from major record labels…
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David W. Zucker Calls Out Lack Of Clarity In TV Production & Updates On ‘Alien Earth’ Season 2
David W. Zucker said today’s television production model lacks the clarity that used to come with the old pilot season, arguing that projects can now be cancelled at almost any stage and leave writers and actors in limbo. Speaking to Deadline, he said the previous system at least forced decisions by May, whereas year-round commissioning…
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Savannah Bananas announce original song from EGOT-winning Disney team
The Savannah Bananas have announced their first original song, “Show Starts Now”, created in partnership with Atlantic Records and Ampersand, the production company of EGOT-winning songwriters Benji Pasek and Justin Paul. The move matters because it extends the exhibition baseball team’s entertainment-first brand beyond live games and social media, reinforcing its position as a crossover…
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Gabriel Luna joins Dexter: Resurrection series two as killer
Gabriel Luna has joined the cast of “Dexter: Resurrection” for its second season on Paramount+, taking on a guest role as a serial killer nicknamed The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger. His character, Ray Ballard, will come into conflict with Michael C. Hall’s returning title character, continuing the show’s tradition of pitting Dexter against a rotating cast of…
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‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’: How Creators Finally “Cracked Open” Idea For ‘Big Bang’ Spinoff & The Key Role Cult Syfy Series ‘Alphas’ Played In It
Deadline reports that the forthcoming Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails To Save the Universe only came together after its creators found a way to move beyond a conventional sitcom format. The article argues that this matters because the project depends on blending the original show’s world with a more action-adventure and genre-driven style, which…
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Jodie Whittaker cast opposite Ellen Pompeo in Hulu pilot
Jodie Whittaker has joined Ellen Pompeo in the cast of “Chicks,” a dramedy pilot in development at Hulu. Whittaker’s casting follows Pompeo’s earlier confirmation as lead back in June, and comes as Hulu increasingly turns back to the pilot model for developing new series after several streamers had largely moved away from it in favour…
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Netflix tries to recapture Stranger Things magic with nostalgic re-release
Netflix just can’t let Stranger Things go. Since the final episode aired on New Year’s Eve there’s been a behind-the-scenes documentary, an animated series that expands the story, and now, on the 10th anniversary of the show’s original release, Netflix has released a new version of the show’s first season. The episodes have all been…