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Paul McCartney Warns Proposed AI Copyright Law Could ‘Rip Off’ Artists

Paul McCartney is speaking out against proposed changes to copyright laws, warning that artificial intelligence could harm artists. Related Selena Gomez, Drake & More Musicians Who Have Spoken Out About AI 08/23/2023 The British government is currently considering a policy that would allow tech companies to use creators’ works to train AI models unless creators specifically […]

Shakira Surprises Cancer Patient & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Feid Launches Sixdo Collection On Thursday (Jan. 23), Feid hosted the first pop-up for his brand “Sixdo” in Miami. A fan experience, […]

BAND-MAID Talks New Single ‘Zen,’ Shares Outlook for 2025: Interview

BAND-MAID kicked off 2025 with a new digital single called “Zen,” released Jan. 13. The track is being featured as the opening theme song for ZENSHU, an original TV anime series produced by MAPPA. The collaboration between the all-women rock band and animation studio hailing from Japan with fans around the world is poised to […]

Deadmau5 Calls Out 3lau for DJing Trump Inaugural Ball; 3lau Responds ‘I Stand By My Choice’

Deadmau5 had some choice words for electronic producer 3lau, in response to social media posts from the latter artist about playing an inaugural ball for President Trump earlier this week in Washington, D.C. Related Carrie Underwood Sings ‘America the Beautiful’ A Cappella After Technical Glitch at… 01/20/2025 On Tuesday, 3lau (pronounced “blau”) posted images and […]

DJ Unk, Rapper Behind ‘Walk It Out,’ Dies at 43

DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the 2006 snap smash “Walk It Out,” has died at age 43, his family shared on social media Friday (Jan. 24). The cause of death has not been publicly revealed. His wife Sherkita Long-Platt wrote on Facebook, “Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and […]