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Euronewsscience4 hrs ago
Human rights group files petition over Cuban artist's prison status
A Cuba-based human rights organization has filed a habeas corpus petition seeking information on the current location of an artist removed from prison last week. The artist was arrested in 2021 and sentenced to five years in prison.
The Independentpolitics15 hrs ago
Satirical Participation Trophy Statue Placed on National Mall
The Independent reported that a large statue appeared Monday on the National Mall with a plaque awarding President Trump a participation trophy for involvement in the Iran war. The installation by anonymous artists drew a response from the White House spokeswoman.
thelineofbestfit.comfinance1 day ago
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Pop Airplay Chart
The track marks the first Pop Airplay leader for both artists and makes Blackpink the fourth group in chart history with multiple members scoring solo No. 1s. Rosé previously topped the ranking in 2025.
makeuseof.comai3 days ago
Spotify Adds Controls to Fine-Tune Release Radar Playlist
The Verge reported that Spotify is rolling out options for users to narrow the weekly Release Radar playlist by genre or focus on new artists. The changes include algorithm tweaks and updated artwork.
matcha-jp.compolitics4 days ago
Exhibition of 30 Japanese women photographers opens in Tokyo
A show featuring 200 works by Japanese women photographers opened July 4 at Hikarie Hall in Shibuya. The exhibition expands an earlier international tour and adds four photographers to the roster. Twenty of the featured artists attended the preopening.
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news.google.comworld5 days ago
World's First Rotating Tattoo Studio Opens on London Eye
The studio operated on July 2 inside a capsule on the London Eye. Artists completed each design in 30 minutes before the ride ended at ground level.
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japantoday.comai5 days ago
Japan Study Finds Over 43,000 AI-Generated Celebrity Images in Two Months as Regulators Begin Review
A Japan Publicity Right Protection Organization study found 43,483 suspected copyright infringements from AI-generated content over two months in 2025. Losses for celebrities and artists reached up to ¥4.5 billion.
Forbesfinance6 days ago
WINWIN Ends Exclusive Contract with SM Entertainment After More Than 10 Years
Chinese artist WINWIN has terminated his contract with SM Entertainment after more than 10 years. The company announced the decision on Weverse, with his NCT activities concluding July 9. He will pursue solo music and acting work in China.
variety.combusiness6 days ago
Jermaine Dupri and So So Def Recordings sue Sony for $18 million in royalties
The producer and his label filed a breach-of-contract suit in New York federal court on July 6, alleging Sony Music Entertainment underpaid royalties tied to multiple artists. The complaint seeks at least $18 million plus interest and fees.
Forbesbusiness7 days ago
TEN Co-Founds ILLIMNT Creative Company Launched July 7 2026
Global artist TEN co-founded ILLIMNT, a new artist-centric label and creative hub. The company launched on July 7 2026 and will manage projects across music, fashion, visual arts and brand partnerships.
nme.comfinance8 days ago
Tame Impala and Jennie’s ‘Dracula’ Rises to No. 3 on Billboard Radio Songs Chart
The track rose from No. 6 the prior week and now ranks as the second-highest-charting release by a K-pop-associated artist. It trails only Huntr/x’s “Golden” and surpasses Rosé and Bruno Mars’s “Apt.” at No. 4.
nypost.comworld8 days ago
Harry Styles finishes 12-show Wembley Stadium run, setting new venue record
The BBC reported that Harry Styles ended his London residency after 12 sold-out concerts. The run set a new mark for most shows by any artist in one year at the venue. His tour continues to Brazil, Mexico, the US and Australia.
nbcnews.compolitics9 days ago
Artist Paints 9-by-17-Foot American Flag at D.C. State Fair
Scott LoBaido is creating the oil-on-canvas work at the Made in America Pavilion. He said the flag belongs to everyone and plans to finish it on Independence Day.
news.google.comsports10 days ago
Makhachev Receives Honored Master of Sport of Russia Title
The mixed martial artist was awarded the title for contributions to sambo. The honor was announced ahead of his scheduled welterweight title defense at UFC 330.
news.sky.comsports10 days ago
David Williams-Ellis Named Sculptor of Andy Murray Bronze Statue at All England Club
GB News reported that David Williams-Ellis, 67, was selected from a shortlist of three artists to create the bronze figure. The statue will be unveiled next summer during Wimbledon's 150th anniversary celebrations and will be the first such tribute to a former champion since the…
politics11 days ago
California Designates May 17 as Bruce Lee Day
State officials signed legislation Tuesday designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day. The date marks the martial artist's return to San Francisco in 1959. The annual observance will be the first of its kind for a Chinese American in the state.
livemint.compolitics12 days ago
President Trump received $86,532 in union pensions in 2025
President Trump collected $77,808 from the Screen Actors Guild and $8,724 from the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists last year. The payments continue under federal labor rules after his 2021 resignation from the merged union.
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themarketherald.com.aupolitics13 days ago
Cabinet weighs AI data centre plan with copyright exemption and artist fund
An industry proposal before cabinet would grant AI companies exemptions to use creative content in exchange for more than $50 billion in data centre investment and a $350 million annual fund for artists. Creatives have urged the government to maintain existing copyright protectio…
New York Postpolitics14 days ago
Musicians Honor Record Executive Clive Davis at Manhattan Funeral
A private memorial service for music executive Clive Davis took place Monday at Central Synagogue on the Upper East Side. Several recording artists who worked with Davis attended and spoke about their careers.
deadline.comscience14 days ago
BET Awards honor Lauryn Hill, Janet Jackson surprises Teyana Taylor
The annual BET Awards ceremony took place Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Multiple artists received awards and tributes during the event.
nme.comworld15 days ago
Damien Hirst Exhibition in Seoul Drew 541,889 Visitors Over Three Months
The show at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art ran from March 20 to June 28. It featured about 50 works spanning 40 years and marked the artist's first solo exhibition in Asia, Yonhap reported.
The Vergetechnology15 days ago
Suno Launches Spark Incubator Offering Grants and Mentorship to Unsigned Artists
The program offers grants, mentorship and marketing support. Participants must grant Suno broad licensing rights and agree to a non-disparagement clause.
nypost.comworld15 days ago
2026 BET Awards Held Tonight at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
The ceremony airs at 8 p.m. ET on BET with Druski as host. Cardi B leads with six nominations while multiple artists receive Icon awards and perform.
comicbook.comworld16 days ago
Alan Jackson Plays Final Concert at Nissan Stadium in Nashville
Alan Jackson ended his touring career with a June 27, 2026, show at Nissan Stadium. Multiple country artists performed covers of his songs during the event. nypost.com reported on the concert and related details.
eonline.comworld16 days ago
Shredded album pages found in Taylor Swift CD orders
Country artist Aaron Lewis said pages from his unreleased album appeared as packing material in orders of another performer's CD collection. The material came from an album scheduled for release on July 17.
Rapplerworld16 days ago
Barbie’s Cradle Returns With New Music and Reunion Concert
The Filipino band has released new music and scheduled a reunion show more than 20 years after its last album. Members discussed the comeback and their artistic changes in a June 27 interview.
Wiredtechnology19 days ago
A24 Announces Research Partnership With Google DeepMind
A24 entered a $75 million research partnership with Google DeepMind to develop filmmaking tools. The studio said the collaboration aims to give artists input on new technology. Fans expressed criticism online after the announcement.
foxnews.comworld19 days ago
Country Singer Added to Freedom 250 Event Lineup
An independent country music artist was added Tuesday to the lineup for a July 4-related celebration on the National Mall. The booking drew online criticism over possible favoritism tied to her relationship with a federal official.
TechCrunchtechnology19 days ago
Deezer Launches Remix Lab for Fan Song Remixes in France
Deezer announced Remix Lab on Wednesday, enabling users to remix tracks from select artists using in-app tools. The feature pays artists for streams and starts in France with plans for later expansion.
Deadlinebusiness20 days ago
Transgender Film Center Announces 2025-26 Career Development Lab Fellows
Deadline reported the selection of 10 transgender film and television artists for the second year of a Netflix-funded 12-week accelerator. Participants completed in-person and virtual sessions with industry professionals and each receive a $15,000 honorarium.
blog.googleworld20 days agoUpdated
Artist Withdraws Video Installation from National Portrait Gallery After Protest by Peers
Helen Cammock removed her 40-minute work Persistence on 22 June 2026 after a letter from historian Andrew Roberts protested its portrayal of Winston Churchill's role in the 1943 Bengal famine. The National Portrait Gallery said it respects the decision. The piece had been on disp…
Military.comworld22 days ago
Pentagon Unveils 8.6-by-10.6-Foot Artwork Marking 70 Years of U.S.-South Korea Alliance
The Pentagon displayed Alliance 70 on May 13 during the 28th Korean Integrated Defense Dialogue. The piece, created by South Korean artist Seol Kyung-chul, contains 300,000 tiny images forming the South Korean Taeguk symbol.
jns.orgworld22 days ago
Israeli Artist Yaacov Agam Dies at 98
Yaacov Agam, recognized as a founder of the kinetic art movement, died Sunday at age 98. His funeral is scheduled for Monday at Rehovot Cemetery.
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The Guardianworld23 days ago
PhotoEspaña 2026 Opens in Madrid With Nearly 100 Exhibitions
Spain’s leading photography festival features work by more than 300 artists across the capital and other cities through September under the theme of reimagining.
prnewswire.comfinance23 days ago
Former Saints player launches $500-share sports investment fund
A fund started by a retired New Orleans Saints receiver and a former mixed martial artist lets investors buy shares for $500. The fund holds stakes in teams, sports technology, stadium real estate, and an English soccer club.
koreaboo.comfinance24 days ago
Minhyuk of MONSTA X Releases Solo Single 'Reaching' on June 19
The pop-rock ballad was written, composed, and arranged by K-indie artist Hyun-sang Ha and is now available on all streaming platforms.
Forbesfinance24 days ago
Boy George Releases AI-Assisted 'Karma Chameleon' Single on June 15
The new track titled 'Karma Chameleon (Artist Included)' marks the launch of Artist Included, a company using AI to create artist-owned masters for legacy recordings.
theiranproject.compolitics24 days ago
Iranian Court Sentences Singer to 74 Lashes for Public Performance Without Hijab
A criminal court in Qom province sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight production team members to 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year artistic activity ban. The charges stem from a 2024 YouTube livestream of a patriotic song performed without a hijab. Rights gro…
hollywoodreporter.comworld24 days ago
Music Producer Who Worked With Major Artists Dies at 29
A music producer who contributed to tracks by several prominent recording artists died at age 29. Police are investigating the death as suspicious.
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Timeworld26 days ago
Sons of Legion Reports 50-60 Daily Fake Accounts While Meta and Spotify Expand AI Anti-Scam Tools
The Nashville rock band has seen its Facebook following rise from 12,000 to 2.3 million since January 2025 while confronting 50 to 60 new fake accounts daily and AI-generated artists in its Spotify recommendations.
Forbesfinance26 days ago
ComplexCon Returns to Los Angeles for 10th Anniversary with Music Lineup
ComplexCon will mark its tenth year in Los Angeles on October 3-4 at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. The event will feature music headlined by Playboi Carti and Ken Carson under the artistic direction of 00pium and Hiroshi Fujiwara & Fragment Design.
The Independentsports26 days ago
Artist Creates England Badge on Suffolk Beach Using Stones
An artist spent more than eight hours arranging stones into a 30-foot England badge on a Suffolk beach. The work appeared on the opening day of the World Cup and was later restored after a vehicle drove over it.
The Guardianpolitics26 days agoUpdated
Russian artist shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
disabilityscoop.compolitics28 days ago
National Portrait Gallery Shows Artist’s Film on Churchill and the 1943 Bengal Famine
A 40-minute film by Helen Cammock at the National Portrait Gallery claims Winston Churchill wilfully caused mass starvation during the 1943 Bengal famine. Fifty-one peers, including Lord Soames, have called the claim a barefaced lie.
dazeddigital.comworld28 days ago
DMV Artist Creates Belt-Based Works Examining Corporal Punishment in Black Families
Lex Marie, 33, creates large-scale works by stretching and striking belts on canvas. Her series has drawn viral attention on social media and sold pieces to filmmaker Spike Lee.
foxnews.comworld28 days ago
Boy George Launches Artists Included to Offer AI Re-Recordings of Legacy Songs
The Culture Club singer’s new company released an AI-assisted version of “Karma Chameleon” on Monday. The track uses a new vocal performance processed by technology trained on his archival recordings.
thehindu.compolitics31 days ago
British Newspapers Report Artist Death and Political Developments
Several UK newspapers on Saturday led with the death of artist David Hockney at age 88. Other front pages covered Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's comments on welfare spending and reports of internal Labour Party discussions.
citizen.co.zaai31 days ago
Dutch Court Artist Receives Damages After MP Used Her Sketch Without Permission
Petra Urban was paid after a PVV MP used and altered her drawing of two Syrian brothers without permission. The manipulated image appeared in a party video on social media.
France 24world29 days agoUpdated
British Artist David Hockney Dies at Age 88
Hockney died Thursday at his London home. His publicist announced the death Friday.
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TechCrunchtechnology33 days ago
Warner Music Group Acquires AI Detection Firm Sureel
Warner Music Group has acquired Sureel, an AI detection company, to track how its artists' works are used in AI training and generated content. Financial terms were not disclosed and Sureel will continue operating independently.
Euronewsscience34 days ago
Pontiff meets Puerto Rican singer at Madrid stadium after faith event
The Pontiff held a private audience with the Puerto Rican artist at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Monday following a faith festival attended by 70,000 people. The meeting occurred during the Pontiff's visit to Madrid that began last Saturday.
Forbesfinance37 days ago
LE SSERAFIM Releases Visualizer for 'BOOMPALA (feat. GURU RANDHAWA)'
The K-pop group issued a new version of its May single with Punjabi artist Guru Randhawa. The track includes Indian cultural references and appears under Source Music, a HYBE subsidiary.
rte.iefinance38 days ago
Martin Scorsese Joins AI Image Startup Black Forest Labs as Partner and Advisor, Prompting Backlash from Artists and Directors
The director will test the German AI startup’s FLUX image models for storyboarding. The move comes amid ongoing debate over generative tools in film production.
justjared.compolitics39 days ago
Trump Schedules Military Bands, American Classics for U.S. 250th Anniversary
President Donald Trump announced the shift after several artists withdrew from a planned concert series on the National Mall. The rally will feature Lee Greenwood and U.S. military bands.
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consequenceofsound.netpolitics39 days ago
July 4 Mall to Feature Military Bands, Opera, Country Artists for America's 250th
Several artists have withdrawn from the semiquincentennial concerts citing safety concerns and partisan concerns. Organizers say the program remains open to additional performers.
nypost.compolitics39 days ago
Trump Schedules June 24 Washington Rally With Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio
President Trump announced plans for a June 24 rally in Washington, D.C., featuring performances by Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio. The event replaces a previously planned Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall after several artists withdrew.
Le Mondeworld39 days ago
Centre Pompidou Hanwha Opens in Seoul, Aims to Promote Korean Art Globally
A new cultural venue opened in Seoul on June 4 through a partnership between the Centre Pompidou and the Hanwha Foundation for Culture. The project drew protests from artists over Hanwha's defense industry ties.
Abc Newsworld40 days ago
China Bars Tiananmen Victims' Relatives From Annual Cemetery Visit on 37th Anniversary
Authorities in Beijing prevented relatives from visiting a cemetery on June 4. In Hong Kong, police increased security around a former vigil site and detained two artists making symbolic gestures.
BBC Newsai40 days ago
Martin Scorsese endorses AI tool for pre-production storyboards
The director said an AI system from Black Forest Labs helped him create and share storyboard images more quickly. Some industry members criticized the move over concerns about artists' jobs and training data.
France 24politics41 days ago
Macron and Kagame Inaugurate Paris Memorial to 1994 Rwanda Genocide Victims
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated a memorial on June 2, 2026, at the Esplanade Habib-Bourguiba on Quai d'Orsay in Paris. The double stele by artist Grada Kilomba commemorates victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.