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“Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been” — A Riveting Doc of a Pop Icon’s Journey

The documentary “Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been” chronicles the legendary singer’s path through glory, injustice, dashed dreams, and ultimate recognition. It's a unique and stirring journey, much like Love’s career itself.

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Chris Brown Blasts Texas Rep. Venton Jones Amid AT&T Stadium Tribute Controversy

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Cookie Monster Sings Chappell Roan Parody ‘Got to Go!’ for Sesame Street Potty Training

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Duncan Sheik, Grammy-Nominated ‘Barely Breathing’ Singer and ‘Spring Awakening’ Composer, Dies at 54

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Jamie xx Provided Live Soundtrack for Doug Aitken’s ‘Lightscape’ at The Shed Gala

Electronic musician Jamie xx performed a live accompaniment for Doug Aitken’s expansive seven-screen film installation, ‘Lightscape,’ at The Shed’s annual invite-only gala. The performance took place in the Darla Moore Gallery, where the 12

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T.J. Martell Gala Honors Coran Capshaw, Raises $3.2M+ for Cancer Research

The T.J. Martell Foundation's annual New York Honors Gala, recognizing Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw, raised over $3.2 million for cancer research, marking its most successful event in two decades. Additionally, Freddy Wexler h

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Brandy Clark

Brandy Clark discusses "American Roots," her first single in over three years, which she envisions as a modern "This Land Is Your Land" addressing pro-immigrant themes. This release follows her recognition by The New York Times as one of th

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Gerrit Graham, Actor in ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ and Grateful Dead Collaborator, Dies at 77

Gerrit Graham, an actor, screenwriter, and songwriter known for his role in ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ and for co-writing a Grateful Dead song, has died at 77. His career began alongside Robert De Niro in early Brian De Palma films before hi

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Universal, UMG, and Sony Pursue Legal Action Against DistroKid and Suno in Weekly Round-Up

OriginalTickets presents this week's top music industry news, including Universal's inaugural lawsuit against DistroKid and renewed legal challenges from UMG and Sony against Suno.

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UMG, Sony Music Launch Second Lawsuit Against Suno AI Music Generator

UMG and Sony Music have filed a second lawsuit against AI music generator Suno. The legal action targets Suno's new v6 model, which launched recently and was trained on licensed music through partnerships with Warner Music Group, BMG, and B

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Universal and Sony Sue Suno Again Over AI Models, Citing

Universal and Sony have filed a second lawsuit against Suno, alleging its v6 AI models are

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Sony Music and Universal Music Group File New Lawsuit Against Suno

Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group have initiated a new 45-page federal lawsuit against AI music generator Suno in Massachusetts. The labels allege Suno's latest model, backed by several venture capital firms, infringes on t

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Carly Rae Jepsen Details How ‘Marie Antoinette’ and Vacation Shaped New Single “Versailles”

Carly Rae Jepsen’s new single “Versailles” was inspired by Sofia Coppola’s film ‘Marie Antoinette’ and an overdue vacation. This track is the lead single from her recently released 24-track double album, 'Day and Night.'

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Davido to Perform Three-Night Residency in Lagos, Nigeria

Nigerian-American Afrobeats superstar Davido will bring his latest album, "Oriadé," to the stage for a three-night residency in Lagos. The shows, held at the newly remodeled National Theatre from December 17-19, will feature new material.

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Jay-Z Explores His Past Lyrics in HBO’s “Jay-Z in 8” Docuseries

In HBO’s eight-part docuseries “Jay-Z in 8,” the artist reflects on his decades-long career, even referencing his own lyrics, like the line from "Renegade." The series offers an illuminating, though potentially exhaustive, look at his music

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Jennifer Hudson on Reviving Dreamgirls, Booking Tom Cruise, and New Music

Jennifer Hudson is entering a "next chapter" in her career. The EGOT winner discusses reviving "Dreamgirls," aiming to book Tom Cruise for her talk show, and creating original music again, all marking a significant transformation.

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Duncan Sheik, Grammy-Nominated ‘Spring Awakening’ Composer, Dies at 56

Duncan Sheik, the Grammy-nominated singer and composer behind "Spring Awakening," passed away Thursday at 56 following organ failure. He had been hospitalized earlier in the week.

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Duncan Sheik, Grammy and Tony-Winning Composer of ‘Spring Awakening,’ Dies at 56

Duncan Sheik, known for his 90s pop hit “Barely Breathing” and multiple Tony Awards for the long-running musical “Spring Awakening,” has died at 56. His mother confirmed the death, as reported by The New York Times.

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Hollywood Kicks Off Awards Season: Clooney, Dern Head to Venice; Red Carpet Events in NYC & LA

September marks the start of Hollywood's awards season, with the 83rd Venice Film Festival welcoming early arrivals like George Clooney, Laura Dern, Kate Mara, and Claire Foy. Meanwhile, François Arnaud and Paul Anthony Kelly attended the S

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MGA Entertainment Unveils New Music Video and Single for Mirror Mi Doll Line

MGA Entertainment has exclusively debuted a new music video and single for its Mirror Mi doll line. Future plans for the franchise include stop-motion films and an animated short-form series, both set to launch in late 2026.

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Oasis Cancels Live '27 General Onsale, Ticketing Via Registration Only

Oasis has confirmed there will be no general onsale for Live '27 concert tickets. The sole method to acquire tickets was through a registration window open from September 14 to September 17 at oasisinet.com.

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Professional Sound Alliance Forms to Combat AI Scraping of Sound Libraries and Design

Sound designers and SFX libraries have launched the Professional Sound Alliance, aiming to protect their work from unauthorized AI scraping. The organization addresses what it terms "Data Piracy" and "Sync Piracy" as its primary concerns.

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SoundExchange, MusicNation Partner for Reciprocal Royalty Collections in US, UAE

SoundExchange and the UAE's MusicNation have established a reciprocal agreement, enabling neighboring rights royalty payments for artists in both markets. US creators will receive royalties for UAE broadcasts, and Emirati artists for US air

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Symphonic Integrates MassiveMusic Audio Delivery, Streamlining Label Distributor Transfers

Symphonic has integrated MassiveMusic audio delivery into its TransferTrack migration technology, automating a key manual step for labels moving between distributors by allowing direct pull of audio and metadata from MassiveMusic's catalog.

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Tom Cruise: Taylor Swift "Schooled Me on Football" at Chiefs Game

Tom Cruise revealed to Jimmy Fallon that Taylor Swift "schooled" him on football when they sat together at the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener, also praising her as a "brilliant musician and director."

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Macklemore Reportedly Reiterated Palestine Views Amid Promoter Pledges to NFL Owners

The Wall Street Journal reported that Macklemore allegedly repeated his comments about Palestine, prompting a 40-minute phone call between Ed Sheeran and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft regarding the controversy, despite promoter as

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Dolly Parton Accepts Posthumous Americana Lifetime Achievement Award in Pre-Recorded Video

In a video filmed before her August 25 passing, Dolly Parton accepted the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award, telling fans, "It’s a great honor, truly, and just know that I will always love you."

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Orville Peck Discusses New Album ‘Muse,’ Addiction, and Pro Football Player Romance

Orville Peck opened his "Bronco" tour at Madison Square Garden on June 20, 2023. He shared insights into his new album,

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Orville Peck Discusses New Album ‘Mule,’ Addiction, and Encounter with Pro Football Player

Orville Peck opened his "Bronco" tour at Madison Square Garden on June 20, 2023. The country star, known for a pre-show ritual of telling his band "I love you," discussed his new album 'Mule,' his battle with addiction, and a memorable mome

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Rei Ami Embraces Pop Era, Confidence Fuels New Single '2 Loud'

After a journey of self-love, Rei Ami discusses her new pop girl era and how her newfound confidence inspired her latest single, '2 Loud', which she describes as a "clapback." This follows her prior work, including rap songs and her role as

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