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Record companies sue AI music services Suno and Udio for copyright infringement

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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced that it is filing two copyright infringement lawsuits against AI music services Suno and Udio, accusing them of “massive unauthorized duplication and misappropriation of copyrighted sound recordings by two multi-million dollar music generation services.”

The lawsuits are the latest blow in the music industry's battle to stop the unauthorized use of copyrighted audio recordings to “train” generative AI models.

The lawsuit against Suno AI's developer, Suno, Inc., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the lawsuit against Udio AI's developer, Uncharted Labs, Inc., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs in the lawsuits are music companies that hold rights to sound recordings infringed by Suno and Udio, including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records.

According to the announcement, the lawsuit seeks (1) a declaration that the services have infringed the plaintiffs' copyrighted audio recordings, (2) an injunction prohibiting the services from infringing the plaintiffs' copyrighted audio recordings in the future, and (3) damages for infringements that have already occurred.

“The music community is embracing AI, and we're already working to partner with responsible developers to build sustainable AI tools that put human creativity at the center, with artists and songwriters in the driver's seat,” said RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier. “But we can't succeed unless developers are willing to collaborate with us. Unlicensed services like Suno and Udio claim it's 'fair' to copy an artist's life's work and exploit it for their own profit without consent or compensation, stymieing the promise of truly transformative AI for us all.”

According to the announcement, key excerpts from the complaint include:

“AI companies, like all businesses, must comply with laws that protect human creativity and ingenuity. Nothing exempts AI technology from copyright law or exempts AI companies from playing by the rules.[ese] Litigation[s] look[k] To enforce these fundamental principles” (Complaint ¶2).[T]AI holds both promise and danger. As more powerful and sophisticated AI tools emerge, so does the ability for AI to be incorporated into the process of music creation, production, and distribution. If developed with the permission and participation of copyright holders, generative AI tools can help humans create and produce new and innovative music. But if developed irresponsibly, with disregard for basic copyright protections, those same tools threaten to cause lasting and irreparable harm to recording artists, record labels, and the music industry, and will inevitably diminish the quality of new music available to consumers and diminish our common culture. (Complaint ¶ 3) “Building and Operating AI [these services] Large amounts of data must first be copied and ingested in order to “train” a software “model” that will generate an output. [these services]The process involved making and ingesting copies of decades worth of the world's most popular sound recordings. [to] “Produce output that mimics the quality of authentic human voice recordings.” (Complaint ¶ 7) “Such [services] Stealing a copyrighted recording [services’] Synthetic musical output could saturate the market with machine-generated content, competing directly with recorded music, devaluing it and ultimately drowning out authentic recordings. [services were] (Complaint ¶ 4.) [these businesses] Using copyrighted recordings without permission is [they have] To be exact [they have] “It has been copied. This should not be surprising. After all, to answer this question honestly would be to admit to willful copyright infringement on an almost unimaginable scale.” (Complaint ¶ 8.) “Of course, [these services are] I was trained. [They] made large quantities of copies of the Plaintiffs' copyrighted audio recordings; [their] AI Model[s]. [These] product[s] Only works [they do] By copying a vast number of sound recordings from artists of various genres, styles, and eras. (Complaint ¶ 9.)[These services are] They are not exempt from copyright law, which protects works of human origin. Like other market participants, [they] Copyrighted material may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without permission. If you ignore this basic principle, [their] The unauthorized copying will have a rapid and devastating effect on the value and integrity of Plaintiffs' copyrighted audio recordings. [These] service[s] Generate[e] AI-generated music is generating music at such a speed and scale that it is in danger of dominating the market and devaluing and replacing human-created work” (Complaint ¶ 12.).[The services] You can't escape responsibility [their] The fair use argument discourages willful copyright infringement. The fair use doctrine promotes human expression by permitting unauthorized uses of copyrighted works in certain limited circumstances, but [the services] Offers[r] It is imitation, machine-generated music, not human creativity or expression. (Complaint ¶14) [they] Release, [the services have] In their desperate race to be the top AI music generation service, they ignored the rights of copyright holders in the music industry. [these services] Neither will we be permitted to allow any other generative AI company to advance this goal by trampling on the rights of copyright holders” (Complaint ¶81).



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Princess Anne, King Charles' sister, suffers from concussion, palace says

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Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that Princess Anne suffered minor injuries and a concussion after an accident at her country home.

Princess Anne, 73, is the sister of King Charles III and was hospitalised but is expected to make a full recovery. The incident at her Gatcombe Park estate took place on Sunday evening.

“The Princess remains under observation in Southmead Hospital in Bristol as a precautionary measure,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement, adding: “The King is fully aware of the situation and, together with all in the Royal Family, sends her much-loved and well wishes and wishes her a speedy recovery.”

The princess was walking in a protected area of ​​the property when the accident occurred, according to the UK Press Association, with her medical team adding that her head injuries were consistent with being caused by impact with a horse's head or leg, according to the Associated Press.

Britain's Princess Anne attends the Not Forgotten Society's annual garden party at Buckingham Palace in London on May 17. (Pool photo by Victoria Jones/via Associated Press)

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However, the exact cause of the injury and concussion is yet to be confirmed.

As a result of the incident, Princess Anne's plans have been postponed for the next few days and she will not be attending a state banquet hosted by the Emperor of Japan.

Princess Anne and her husband Timothy Laurence ride in a horse-drawn carriage in Windsor, England, on June 17. (AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool/File)

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This country house is located in the west of England, northeast of Bristol.

Gatcombe Park House, Stroud, England. (Indigo/Getty Images)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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CNN host interrupts Trump spokesman for criticizing network debate moderator: 'I'm going to stop this'

CNN host Casey Hunt abruptly ended an interview with a Trump campaign spokesperson on Monday, apparently upset, after colleagues Dana Bash and Jake Tapper criticized her for being biased against her boss.

“That is why President Trump is putting himself in a hostile environment at this network, at CNN, knowingly facing debate moderators who have voiced their views against him for the past eight years and knowingly providing biased coverage of him,” campaign spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said in a preview of Thursday's scheduled debate between Trump and Biden.

Bash and Tapper will co-chair the highly anticipated debate, but Hunt was not happy about them being criticised.

“I will simply say that my colleagues Jake Tapper and Dana Bash have done a very professional job covering the campaign and interviewing candidates from all walks of life. I will also tell you that if you talk to analysts of past debates, you will usually lose if you are attacking the moderator,” Hunt responded.

CNN debate moderator Jake Tapper's sharpest anti-Trump commentary in years

CNN host Casey Hunt abruptly ended an interview with Trump campaign spokeswoman Carolyn Leavitt, who had criticized the debate moderators. (Screenshot/CNN)

When Hunt tried to steer the discussion back to debate, Leavitt told Hunt that he would only need five minutes to look into Tapper and his comments about the former president.

“Ma'am, if you continue to attack my colleague I will end this interview,” Hunt said.

After Levitt insisted he was simply stating facts about Bash and Tapper, Hunt ended the interview and returned to the jury in a fury.

“I want to talk to you about Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who you work for,” Hunt said. As Levitt continued speaking, Hunt motioned for her to interrupt.

“Sorry, everybody. We'll be back to the panel,” Hunt said. “Caroline, thank you for your time. Please come back anytime. She's welcome to come back and talk about Donald Trump. And Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be joining forces in the debate later this week in Atlanta, where they will be given equal time.”

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On the left is President Biden, and on the right is former President Donald Trump (Getty Images)

Speaking to the CNN debate panel after the clash, Hunt said he expected to continue to face attacks from Trump supporters “about the way this debate is being conducted.”

“As you know, our colleagues Jake and Dana have been involved in our discussions all along and have interviewed candidates on both sides,” Hunt said.

CNN's John King agreed that it's part of the Trump campaign's strategy.

Hunt later posted about the exchange on X, and during an appearance on his show said: “You respect my colleague.”

Both Biden and Trump agreed to debate rules, including muting microphones when not speaking, no spectators, no advance notes and no consultations with campaign staff during breaks.

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CNN's Van Jones warned Thursday that any gaffe in the debate could mean “game over” for Biden.

“If Biden goes on the campaign trail and fails, the game is over. If he goes on the campaign trail and his approval ratings go down a week later, there's panic in the party,” he said. “But if he goes on the campaign trail and can take on Donald Trump, who is a runaway train, a locomotive, a raging bull, then this man deserves another chance to be president, because it's going to be an uphill battle.”

Hannah Panrec is a deputy editor at Fox News.

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Karin Leong partners with Virgin Music Group and Island Records

Karin Leon, the soulful yet powerful-voiced regional Mexican singer who was named the 10th highest grossing Latin touring band of 2023 on the Billboard Box Score charts, has announced new partnerships between her label, Socios Music, Virgin Music Group and Island Records.

The deal is unique in that both Virgin and Island will distribute and sell Leon's releases under Socios Music, the label Leon co-founded with manager Jorge Juarez. Virgin will distribute and sell Leon's music for the U.S. Latin and global markets, while Island will serve the U.S. mainstream market. The deal includes select back catalogue and new music, including Leon's latest album, “Boca Chueca, Vol. 1,” out May 30, which debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Mexico Regional Albums chart and No. 8 on the Top Latin Albums chart.

To date, Leon has had 16 songs on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart, including three in the top 10, and six at No. 1 on Billboard's Regional Mexican Airplay chart. His hits include numerous collaborations with major Mexican music groups, such as Grupo Firme, and pop groups, such as Maluma, Camilo, and Kany Garcia. Leon has also been making headlines (for good) with his forays into the country music market: “The One (Pero No Como Yo),” a bilingual collaboration with country star Kane Brown, peaked at No. 46 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, and this spring he performed at Stagecoach and made his debut at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.

“Karin Leon has established himself as one of the most exciting and creative artists in the world today,” Virgin Music Group co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor said in a statement. “He has also assembled a world-class team and we are building on the incredible work they have already done throughout Karin's incredible career.”

“Karin Leon is a true maverick,” said Island Records co-CEOs Justin Eshak and Imran Majid. “He transcends not only stylistic and sonic boundaries, but cultural boundaries as well. We are thrilled to be working with Karin and her manager Jorge Juarez through our new partnership with Virgin Music Group and Socios Music.”

Leon first appeared on Billboard's Mexico Regional Airplay chart as a soloist in 2019 with “Me la aventé” and had a major hit during the pandemic with her cover of the Latin pop song “Tu,” recorded as a live session during lockdown. She was originally signed to independent label Tamarindo Rekordsz, but began working with veteran concert promoter and manager Juarez in December 2022.

Juarez toured with AEG Live last year, signed a publishing deal with Leon's Universal Music Publishing Group and negotiated new deals with Virgin Records and Island Records.

“We're proud to have such a supportive team at both Virgin Music Group and Island Records and to have her join us in taking Karin's career to even greater heights,” said Jorge Juarez, Leon's manager and business partner at Socios Music. “We're already seeing great benefits from this new partnership and are excited for the future.”

In promotion of the new song, Karin's upcoming Boca Chueca Tour 2024 will kick off on July 22nd in Paso Robles, California and will travel to Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Nashville, Houston, Toronto, and a landmark show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. A full list of dates and tickets can be found here.

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SEVENTEEN vows to 'wow everyone' at Glastonbury – Music News

SEVENTEEN hopes to make history and “wow everyone” at Glastonbury.

The South Korean boy band – consisting of S.COUP, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon and Dino – will be the first K-pop band to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, on Friday (28 June 2024).

Speaking to the BBC about the major milestone for the world-famous festival, Choi Seung-cheol, aka S. Kup, said: “I feel a great sense of responsibility.

“We want to get back to that feeling, prepare as best we can and surprise not only our fans but the whole audience.”

Choi insists there is nothing wrong with playing during the day.

The 28-year-old star said: “The time of day isn’t that important to us.

“Actually, it's even better to play in the afternoon because the audience can get a better view of us in the sunlight.”

Meanwhile, Katie Baser slammed those who disagree with this year's lineup.

Glastonbury has made history by promoting female artists, with 28-year-old Dua Lipa and 34-year-old SZA headlining alongside Coldplay, the first time the festival has had more than one woman headlining the show.

Shania Twain, 58, will perform in the coveted Sunday afternoon legends slot.

The 21-year-old rising star, who performs at the Avalon Stage on Sunday (30 June 2024), told complainers in an interview with Metro.co.uk: “Then don't go.”

She continued, “Why do you care?

“I've never looked at a festival lineup and thought, 'Wow, that's amazing.'”

“I do not care [who is playing] I'm like, let's have fun. Also, what's SZA? She's been my number one artist to listen to since I was 12 years old.

“I love her! Coldplay? What do you mean? Shania Twain. What more could you want?”

“People need to calm down. And when they're there, they're probably thinking, 'Oh, that's amazing.' What is all the fuss about?”

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Status Quo Plans to Cancel 'Rockin' All Over the World' – Music News

After 60 years, Status Quo is calling it quits for Rockin' All Over the World.

The legendary rock group will retire from touring with the final show of their current tour at Beverley Park in Taunton, Somerset on August 23rd.

Guitarist and vocalist Francis Rossi, 75, told the Mirror: “I don't think we'll be going again.”

“And for the rest of the band, this is the last tour. I can't imagine doing it again.”

The musicians refused to call this their final tour, because they had done the same thing in 1984 with the “End of an Era” tour, after which they reformed.

He added: “I didn't want to announce this tour as being the last.

“I did it once and they forced me to come again, but that's another shit story.”

Looking back on their initial breakup, he said, “We did break up, and then one of our managers told us that Rick [Parfitt] Rick was strapped for money again, as he always is, so I said, “OK, let's do one more album. In the Army. We could get a ton of money doing another Quo, but I don't think so. I hesitate to say this is the last time, but I honestly don't see it continuing like this.”

Regarding how he found their high-energy show too much, he confessed: “This time around, I was in a lot of physical pain.”

“We were rehearsing before this tour and it occurred to me that this tour started 50 years ago. It makes you realise just how old I am.

“Some people might say it's just a number and you can't actually feel it, but you can certainly feel it and you'd be lying if you said you don't. I've had prostate problems for a while and I also have macular degeneration…all things that are typical of older people.”

In 2021, co-founder Alan Lancaster passed away at the age of 72 after a battle with multiple sclerosis.

Rhythm guitarist and vocalist Rick Parfitt died of sepsis in 2016 at the age of 68.

In addition to Francis, the current line-up includes Andy Vaughn, John “Rhino” Edwards, Leon Cave and Richie Malone.

While the band is no longer performing live, Francis is planning a 34-date solo tour in 2025.

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Taylor Swift is “fully recovered” from Scooter Braun scandal – Music News

Taylor Swift's team insists she's “fully moved on” from her feud with Scooter Braun.

The two-part documentary series “Taylor Swift v. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood” aired over the weekend, shining a spotlight on Taylor's 2019 feud with her music manager, which erupted after the manager bought Taylor's former record label, Big Machine, and the masters to her first six albums.

The documentary ends with an on-screen statement from the pop star's team, insisting that she has moved past the scandal.

“Taylor has fully recovered from this incident and has turned what began as an extremely painful situation into one of the most creatively fulfilling journeys of her life,” the statement read.

“None of these individuals can ever take away Taylor's legacy as a songwriter, singer, director, philanthropist and artists' rights advocate.”

After Scooter bought the masters of Taylor's first six albums, the 34-year-old embarked on an extensive re-recording project which has so far released Taylor's versions of “Fearless,” “Red,” “Speak Now” and “1989.”

Over the weekend, the “Shake It Off” star performed three nights at London's Wembley Stadium, attracting a crowd of around 90,000 and celebrity guests including Prince William, Tom Cruise, Paul McCartney, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Greta Gerwig, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott.

Taylor's boyfriend, Travis Kelsey, was in attendance all three nights and delighted fans with a surprise appearance during Sunday's concert. In a brief performance, Travis picked up Taylor and sat her on a couch, preparing her for their next song, “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”

The Eras tour continues in Dublin, Ireland on Friday.

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Red Velvet returns with 'Midsommar'-inspired music video for 'Cosmic'

K-pop girl group Red Velvet has released a new mini album, “Cosmic,” to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the girl group's formation.

Red Velvet released “Cosmic” today (June 24th) and also unveiled the music video for the lead single of the same name. As noted on the music video's outro card, the clip is inspired by the 2019 horror film “Midsommar” and follows the girl group's adventures as they join a rural community.

“Love is cosmic / I'm riding your rhythm / Moving through the solar system / Come with me / You and me, moving through the night / Cosmic love,” the quartet sings on the funky, disco-influenced dance-pop track.

In addition to the title track, the new album includes five new songs: “Sunflower,” “Last Drop,” “Love Arcade,” “Bubble,” and “Night Drive.” [‘Cosmic’s] “With melodies and harmonies as vast as the universe, you'll feel the coolness of a summer night instead of a hot summer day,” member Seulgi said in an interview uploaded by SM Entertainment.

Ahead of the release of “Cosmic,” the girl group also announced their “Happiness: My Dear, ReVe1uv” Asia tour, scheduled for 2024. Red Velvet will kick off this August with a two-night performance in Seoul, before continuing on to Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, and Macau.

In other K-pop news, South Korea's popular summer music festival, Waterbom, has announced that it will be bringing a two-day event to Los Angeles later this year. The event will take place at Dignity Health Sports Park in September, marking the festival's first time coming to the city.

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American Culture Quiz: Test your knowledge of Taylor Swift songs, famous lion tamer, and American independence

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Every week, our American Culture Quiz tests your knowledge of America's unique national character, trends, history and people, including the latest news, seasonal attractions and culinary specialties.

This week's quiz topics include country music and comic legends, Taylor Swift songs, and the circus careers of legendary movie stars. Can you get all eight questions right?

Which artist performed in front of a crowd of over 110,000 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on June 16th, setting a new record for the largest audience at a ticketed concert in American history?

Lizzo Madonna George Strait Morgan Warren

The cartoon “Thimble Theatre” debuted in 1919 but was later renamed after which character (who didn't appear until 1929 but whose exploits became hugely popular)?

Popeye Fat Albert Betty Boop Bugs Bunny

Which of these thirteen colonies abstained from voting for or against the Declaration of Independence in 1776?

Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina

Which of these living legendary actors worked as a lion tamer in the circus before becoming a movie star?

The Rock Angelina Jolie Christopher Walken Sigourney Weaver

Which American woman won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938?

Pearl Buck Emily Dickinson Edith Wharton Margaret Mitchell

Founding Fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of American Independence. Is this true or false?

What was the two-word title of Taylor Swift's first hit single, released in June 2006?

“Our Song,” “Speak Now,” “Love Story,” and “Tim McGraw”

Samuel Hopkins received America's first patent in 1790 to improve which of these products was needed to support the growth of the emerging nation?

Beaver Trap Wagon Wheel Potash Fertilizer Rifle Barrel

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Dave Grohl fears Taylor Swift's 'wrath' over concert sarcasm – Music News

Dave Grohl has criticised Taylor Swift's upcoming tour, admitting he fears “incurring her wrath”.

The Foo Fighters frontman performed at the London Stadium with his band on Saturday night (22.06.24), while Taylor was headlining at Wembley Stadium on the other side of London that night as part of her 'The Erasu' tour, with Dave joking with the crowd about the pop star.

He said, “I was just joking about Taylor Swift's tour. I know she's on the Eras Tour. I'm telling you, you don't want to incur Taylor Swift's wrath.”

“That's why we're calling the tour the 'Errors Tour' because I think we've had some eras and we've made a lot of crazy mistakes. Only a couple of them. Because we're actually playing live. You know what?”

He then added, “I just want to say, you guys love raw rock and roll? You've come to the right place.”

However, Dave certainly seemed to anger Taylor, as she hit back at his comments the following Sunday (23 June 2024) during their third gig at Wembley Stadium, cheering on the band for “playing live” throughout the entire show.

She told the crowd: “What you all just did is an unforgettable moment, not just for me, but for all of us in the crew. We're a band that's going to be playing live for you guys tonight for three and a half hours.”

“They truly deserve this award, as do all my co-stars, and you all have been so generous in giving it to us. We will never forget.”

Foo Fighters will continue their UK tour with shows at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on June 25 and Birmingham's Villa Park on June 27.

Taylor's tour will return to Wembley Stadium next month for further shows.

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