Lorde has ended her long-standing relationship with Universal Music Group, choosing not to renew the deal she first entered into as a teenager. The decision marks the first time in her career that she is operating independently. In a voice message shared with fans, Lorde described the shift as both... Read More »

Music company BMG has filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, alleging that the artificial intelligence firm used copyrighted song lyrics without authorization to train its chatbot, Claude. The complaint, filed in federal court in California, claims Anthropic incorporated lyrics from artists including Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, and The Rolling... Read More »

Demi Lovato is addressing criticism surrounding her 2024 performance of “Heart Attack” at an event hosted by the American Heart Association, clarifying that the song selection was made at the request of organizers. The performance took place during the Women’s Red Dress Collection Concert, an annual event focused on raising... Read More »

Sony Pictures is moving forward with a film adaptation of Labubu, the character created by Kasing Lung, with a creative team now in place as the project enters early development. Director Paul King, known for the Paddington films and Wonka, is attached to direct and produce. He will also co-write... Read More »

Lionsgate has acquired the rights to adapt The Correspondent, the bestselling debut novel by Virginia Evans, following a competitive bidding process involving multiple studios. The film will star Jane Fonda, who is also attached as a producer. The project brings together a team with experience in both literary adaptations and... Read More »

Hannah Montana will mark its 20th anniversary with a new special on Disney+, but the project was not the result of long-term planning by the network. According to Miley Cyrus, the idea originated with her, before there was any formal production in place. In a recent interview, Cyrus said she... Read More »

Mystikal has entered a guilty plea to a charge of third-degree rape in connection with his 2022 arrest in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, according to court proceedings. The plea replaces earlier charges that included first-degree rape, along with allegations of robbery, domestic abuse battery, and false imprisonment. The rapper, born Michael... Read More »

A group of younger actors took center stage at this year’s Asian Film Awards, reflecting broader shifts happening across film industries in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan. Natalie Hsu, Mean Phiravich, and Kent Tsai were named youth ambassadors for the event and spoke about their experiences working across different markets,... Read More »

An upcoming independent feature will include a digitally recreated performance by Val Kilmer, marking one of the latest instances of artificial intelligence being used to extend an actor’s presence on screen after their death. Producers of As Deep as the Grave, an action-adventure drama currently in development, confirmed that Kilmer’s... Read More »

Jay-Z is set to return to the stage as a headliner at the 2026 edition of The Roots Picnic, marking one of his most prominent live performances in recent years. The festival will take place May 30–31 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia, with Jay-Z scheduled to perform alongside The Roots... Read More »

A documentary centered on Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour is currently in development with a reported runtime of approximately four hours, according to producer Steven Knight. The project, which remains largely under wraps, is expected to present a nontraditional approach to documenting the band’s return to the stage after years of... Read More »

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar says she was caught off guard by Hulu’s decision to cancel the planned reboot, describing both the timing and the outcome as unexpected. Gellar said she learned the project would not move forward just before appearing at SXSW, where she was promoting... Read More »

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party, long considered one of the most closely watched events of awards season, drew attention this year not only for its guest list but for a shift in how its red carpet was covered. For the first time under editor Mark Guiducci, the publication enlisted influencers,... Read More »

BTS will perform in the United States for the first time in nearly four years as part of a New York City event tied to the release of their new album, Arirang. The performance is scheduled for March 23 and will be held in partnership with Spotify under the title... Read More »

Vinnie Vincent, the former Kiss guitarist who has largely remained out of the music industry for decades, says he has finished a new album, but hearing it won’t come cheap. The musician is offering the record, titled Guitarmageddon, for a reported $2 million, an unconventional move that places it among... Read More »