Veteran British star Petula Clark hopes artificial intelligence will never be able to replace the warmth and emotion of a real singer. At 93, the “Downtown” legend still relishes the connection between audience and performer, and the humanity in delivering a vocal — two things AI songs might eliminate.”We’re all very worried about that, and […]
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I.Coast fashion designers storm the international stage
Favoured by the likes of Beyonce and Aya Nakamura, Ivory Coast fashion is wooing the world stage, thanks in part to showcasing on social media. The creators, though, have no intention of leaving Abidjan to move abroad. Beyonce’s stylist contacted Abidjan-based Loza Maleombho after noticing her handmade creations on Instagram. Years of back-and-forth ensued and […]
Actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia, says agent
“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent said Thursday, in a message aimed at providing clarity to fans. Neill died in Australia on Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. He was cancer-free at the time, his family added without elaborating on the cause of death. “I spoke […]
Music industry launches AI-generated content labels
Several major music industry organizations on Friday unveiled a labeling system for content created with generative artificial intelligence that they would like to see widely adopted. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced the voluntary labels alongside six other groups including the Grammys.”Fans want to […]
Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists
Hong Kong police raided a bookstore run by former journalists on Wednesday, AFP reporters saw, the latest in a string of crackdowns on independent bookshops. Officers led a woman in handcuffs to a van and took away several boxes of materials from the Have A Nice Stay bookshop. Police said its National Security Department searched […]
Writers union sues to block US Paramount deal
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the $110 billion acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers. This latest hurdle comes a day after California and 11 other states launched separate suits to block the merger. With Tuesday’s lawsuit, […]
Dua Lipa backs Albanian protests against Trump-linked resort
British singer Dua Lipa said in a podcast published Tuesday that the protest movement in Albania was “inspiring”, as demonstrations against a resort linked to US President Donald Trump’s family rattle the Tirana government. Since late May, protests have been held against the planned construction of a luxury hotel linked to Trump’s daughter Ivanka and […]
Co-star says Sam Neill battled pneumonia before death
Actor Sam Neill battled pneumonia before his unexpected death aged 78, a former co-star said Tuesday as some of Hollywood’s biggest names mourned the “Jurassic Park” leading man. Neill died in Australia on Monday, his family said in a statement that described the loss as “sudden and unexpected”. The New Zealander had undergone treatment for […]
Jay-Z pays tribute to NY hometown crowd and his 30-year legacy
Jay-Z has exploded back onto the stage after years away from performing for three spectacular concerts in front of an adoring crowd of hometown New Yorkers, the last of which was blighted by delays. Yankee Stadium in the Bronx was full to bursting as the three nights saw a galaxy of stars join the rapper on […]