Did the AI Drake song breach copyright?
Andres Guadamuz said enforcement of these rights is "very hit and miss" and taken much more seriously in some countries than others.
Mon Apr 24 2023
AI-generated song imitating Drake yanked from streaming services
The use of AI in music is the subject of debate in the industry, with some denouncing copyright abuses and others praising its prowess.
Wed Apr 19 2023
The Weeknd cancels concert in California mid-performance, says he lost his voice
After four songs, The Weeknd said he needed to cancel the show and told the audience they will be getting their money back.
Mon Sep 05 2022
After much hype and delay, Kanye West's 'Donda' has arrived
The two-hour, 27 track-long album features a list of special appearances, including from Jay-Z, The Weeknd, Travis Scott and Lil Baby.
Mon Aug 30 2021
The Weeknd to co-write, produce and star in HBO show
The Weeknd is developing the project with Sam Levinson on the fiction series titled "The Idol".
Thu Jul 01 2021
After being paused by the pandemic, live shows are poised to pump up the volume
Live Nation Entertainment envisages that the sector will get back to normal in 2022.
Fri May 21 2021
Music soothes pandemic blues as 2020 record sales hit high note
With a rise in subscription streaming leading global recorded music revenue growth of 7.4%.
Wed Mar 24 2021
The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub
The three-time Grammy winner criticized the Recording Academy after he was severely snubbed despite having one of the years biggest albums with 'After Hours'.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Beyonce dominates surprise Grammy field, marked by snub for The Weeknd
Beyonce led nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards on Tuesday with nine nods, followed by Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift and Roddy Ricch who got six apiece.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Taylor Swift voted artist of year for sixth time at American Music Awards
K-pop group BTS won two awards, for best pop/rock group and favorite social artists.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Ariana Grande drops sultry new album, backs Biden
Grande's album drop comes at a devastating moment for the music industry, with the lucrative tours artists rely on indefinitely stalled.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Lady Gaga dominates at MTV VMAs, The Weeknd wins top award
Lady Gaga cleaned up at MTV's Video Music Awards Sunday, an unorthodox show that paid socially distanced homage to New York City as themes of voting and racial justice punctuated the night.
Mon Aug 31 2020
The Weeknd announces 2017 world tour
Ahead of his Nov 25 album "Starboy," the Canadian singer-songwriter has announced dates for the North American and European legs of a subsequent tour.
Mon Oct 31 2016
The Weeknd drops second song from forthcoming album 'Starboy'
The Weeknd has shared a second new song from his upcoming "Starboy" album, ahead of its slated release on Nov 25.
Fri Sep 30 2016
The Weeknd sets new Guinness World records
The Weeknd's hard work over the past few years has paid off, as the rapper has set two new Guinness World Records.
Wed Aug 31 2016
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024