Other artists, such as Ariana Grande,
Camila Cabello and Rihanna, were also affected.
Other artists, such as Ariana Grande,
Camila Cabello and Rihanna, were also affected.
At the time, Universal Music Group said that TikTok only wanted to pay its artists "a fraction of the rate that similarly situated major social platforms pay.".
Ultimately TikTok is trying to build
a music-based business, without
paying fair value for the music, Universal Music Group, via statement.
The music distributor was also concerned
with the fact that TikTok allows
AI-generated recordings on its platform...
... and is creating tools to "enable, promote and encourage" music creation with artificial intelligence.
Universal Music Group believes that this will "massively dilute the royalty pool for human artists.".
But as of April 11, Swift's music
is back on TikTok, CNN reports.
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Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package.
On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted
79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine,
Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Today the Senate sends a unified
message to the entire world:
America will always defend
democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Make no mistake, America will deliver
on its promise to act like a leader on the
world stage, to hold the line against
autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
A provision to ban TikTok
after the election if ByteDance refuses
to sell the platform is also included.
The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on
April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.".
A lot of people inside and
outside the Congress wanted this
package to fail. But today those in
Congress who stand on the side of
democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement.
Today’s action is overdue, but our work
does not end here. Trust in American
resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding
and restocking the arsenal of democracy
doesn’t just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement
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From Emily Blunt's much-discussed Schiaparelli gown to Lily Gladstone's Gucci and Joe Big Mountain collaboration, Jenna Lyons and HauteLeMode's Luke Meagher reveal their favorite Oscars red carpet looks with The Hollywood Reporter.
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Red Carpet Fashion , at the 2024 Oscars.
Red Carpet Fashion , at the 2024 Oscars.
The 96th Academy Awards
took place on March 10.
The 96th Academy Awards
took place on March 10.
Here's a look at what stars wore to the event:.
Here's a look at what stars wore to the event:.
Cynthia Erivo, The 'Wicked' star stunned in a green frilly dress.
Ariana Grande, Grande turned heads in a pink puffy gown.
Michelle Yeoh, 'The Brothers Sun' actress sparkled in silver.
Cillian Murphy, The 'Oppenheimer' actor looked
dapper in a black suit and bowtie. .
Florence Pugh, Pugh stunned in a silver gown.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, 'The Holdovers' star looked
radiant in a shimmering blue gown.
Sandra Hüller, The 'Anatomy of a Fall' actress stood out
in a black gown with pointed shoulders.
Zendaya, The 'Dune' star rocked a pink dress with palm leaves.
America Ferrera, The 'Barbie' actress was mesmerizing in her shiny pink gown.
Danielle Brooks, 'The Color Purple' star commanded
attention in a strapless corset black gown.
Ryan Gosling, The 'Barbie' actor wore a black suit with silver trim.
Billie Eilish, The singer wore a white shirt with a blazer,
paired with a tweed skirt and white socks.
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Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.".
The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.".
Working musicians are already
struggling to make ends meet in the
streaming world, and now they have
the added burden of trying to compete
with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
The unethical use of generative
AI to replace human artists will
devalue the entire music ecosystem —
for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Make no mistake: we believe that, when
used responsibly, AI has enormous potential
to advance human creativity and in a manner
that enables the development and growth
of new and exciting experiences for
music fans everywhere. , Via open letter.
Unfortunately, some platforms and
developers are employing AI to sabotage
creativity and undermine artists,
songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter.
We must protect against the predatory
use of AI to steal professional artists’
voices and likenesses, violate creators’
rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter
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Happy Birthday,
Camila Cabello!.
Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao
turns 27 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. Her audition for
'The X Factor' was
her first time singing
in front of people.
2. She’s a huge Harry Potter fan.
3. Cabello
learned English by
watching cartoons.
4. She collects bows.
5. She went from having a poster of
Taylor Swift in her room to later having
her 18th birthday party thrown by Swift.
Happy Birthday,
Camila Cabello!
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Patti Smith Is Honored to Have Been , Name-Dropped on Taylor Swift’s New Album.
Taylor Swift name-dropped legendary musician Patti Smith in a song on her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.'.
Taylor Swift name-dropped legendary musician Patti Smith in a song on her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.'.
And who's gonna hold you like me?
And who's gonna know you, if not me?
I laughed in your face and said,
'You're not Dylan Thomas, I'm not Patti Smith
This ain't the Chelsea Hotel,
we'rе modern idiots.'
And who's gonna hold you like me?, Taylor Swift, via "The Tortured Poets Department".
And who's gonna hold you like me?
And who's gonna know you, if not me?
I laughed in your face and said,
'You're not Dylan Thomas, I'm not Patti Smith
This ain't the Chelsea Hotel,
we'rе modern idiots.'
And who's gonna hold you like me?, Taylor Swift, via "The Tortured Poets Department".
77-year-old Smith took to Instagram to thank Swift for the mention, 'Cosmopolitan' reports. .
77-year-old Smith took to Instagram to thank Swift for the mention, 'Cosmopolitan' reports. .
She posted black and white pictures of herself reading 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog' by Dylan Thomas with the following caption:.
This is saying I was moved to be
mentioned in the company of the
great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
Thank you Taylor. @taylorswift, Patti Smith, via Instagram.
This isn't the first time Smith has spoken positively about Swift, 'Cosmopolitan' reports.
In 2019, she talked about Swift's celebrity status with 'The New York Times.'.
She's a pop star who's under
tremendous scrutiny all the time,
and one can't imagine what that's like, Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'.
It's unbelievable to not be able to go
anywhere, do anything, have messy hair. , Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'.
And I’m sure that she’s trying to
do something good. She’s not
trying to do something bad. , Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'.
And if it influences some of her
avid fans to open up their
thoughts, what does it matter?, Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'
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Taylor Swift is detailing the deeper meaning behind some of the songs on her latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department.' She offered fans a track-by-track experience for the songs "Fortnight," "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys," "Clara Bow" and more.
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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department has become the first album in Spotify history to reach more than 300 million streams in a single day. Sky News
Taylor Swift Drops , ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ , As Surprise Double Album.
Swift's new music dropped early on April 19, but fans got way more than they were expecting, Deadline reports. .
It’s a 2am surprise:
The Tortured Poets Department
is a secret DOUBLE album, Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
I’d written so much tortured poetry in
the past 2 years and wanted to share
it all with you, so here’s the second
instalment of TTPD: The Anthology.
15 extra songs. And now the story
isn’t mine anymore… it’s all yours, Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
In a previous post, Swift described her new music as, , “An anthology of new works that reflect
events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting
and fatalistic moment in time – one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure.”.
This period of the author’s life is
now over, the chapter closed and
boarded up. There is nothing to
avenge, no scores to settle
once wounds have healed. , Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
And upon further reflection,
a good number of them
turned out to be self-inflicted. , Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
This writer is of the firm belief that
our tears become holy in the form
of ink on a page. Once we have
spoken our saddest story, we can
be free of it. And then all that’s left
behind is the tortured poetry, Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
Fans have been speculating about who two particular tracks — 'The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived' and "Guilty as Sin?' — are about. .
Matt Healy and Joe Alwyn
are names that have come up.
Matt Healy and Joe Alwyn
are names that have come up.
Meanwhile, music journalists' reviews have been mixed when it comes to the double album drop.
Taylor Swift's new album,
'The Tortured Poets Department,' is
a boldly candid breakup album, with
some of her most quotable lyrics ever, Chris Willman, senior music writer
and chief music critic at 'Variety'.
The intrigue in the lyrics is somewhat
predicated on gossip and I found that
after three or four listens to this album,
or at least the first half, once you’ve
drained the fact out of it, I wasn’t quite
sure what the replay factor would be, Laura Snape, deputy music editor at 'The Guardian,' via Deadline
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