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Suno Loses Landmark GEMA Copyright Case in Germany, Dealing a Blow to Generative AI Music
German music rights body GEMA has won a copyright infringement case against AI music generator Suno, in a ruling seen as a major legal milestone for the generative AI music industry.
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Chinese Capital in K-Dramas Sparks Boycotts: 'Joseon Exorcist' and More Under Fire
South Korean viewers are boycotting several K-dramas — including 'Joseon Exorcist,' 'Vincenzo,' and 'True Beauty' — over heavy Chinese capital product placement and historical content some say echoes China's Northeast Project narrative.
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Melon Ticket Glitch Delays Ticketing for Show at Seoul's Live Club Day to Aug. 7, 8:40 PM
A ticketing system failure at Melon Ticket has pushed back presale for a show at Seoul's Live Club Day to Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:40 PM. The organizer hasn't named the artist or event yet.
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Taylor Swift Blocks Trump Campaign TikTok From Using Her Music
Taylor Swift has taken copyright action against a Trump-aligned TikTok account, muting a post that used her song "august" — a step she did not take when the White House's own account used another of her tracks.
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Producer William Orbit Dies at 69
British electronic musician and producer William Orbit, known for shaping Madonna's Ray of Light and Blur's 13, has died at 69, Pitchfork reports.
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Radiohead and The Cure Songs Confirmed for Rhythm Game Stage Tour
Radiohead's "Just," The Cure's "Just Like Heaven" and Bad Omens' "Just Pretend" join the tracklist for Stage Tour, the Guitar Hero spiritual successor coming to consoles and PC sometime in 2026.
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Singapore EXPO to Add 9,000-Capacity Indoor Arena, Apex @ EXPO
Singapore EXPO is adding a new indoor venue, Apex @ EXPO, with a capacity of around 9,000 — aimed at filling the gap between mid-size clubs and big stadiums, per IQ Magazine.
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Just Dance+ Is Cutting 56 Songs in September — Only 4 Replace Them, Including The Weeknd's "Can't Feel My Face"
Ubisoft confirms 56 tracks will leave the Just Dance+ subscription library on September 3, 2026 due to expiring music licenses, with only four songs added in return — sparking backlash from players online.
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David Byrne Pop-Up Store Lands at Daikanyama Tsutaya, Aug 10–16
A David Byrne pop-up store tied to his Japan visit runs August 10–16, 2026 at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books in Tokyo, selling Japan-exclusive vinyl, CDs, and merch, timed to his Summer Sonic 2026 special guest appearance.
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South Korea's Music Copyright Body Bars 100% AI-Generated Songs From Registration
KOMCA, South Korea's music copyright collection society, will enforce its first AI music copyright registration guidelines starting August 3, 2026, fully excluding songs with no substantial human creative contribution.
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Mogwai and Super Furry Animals Design Kits for a Welsh Football Club, With Proceeds Going to Music Venue Trust
Welsh non-league club Cwmbran Celtic FC has teamed up with Super Furry Animals, Mogwai, Panic Shack and Loose Articles on 2026/27 kits, with 10% of profits going to UK grassroots venue charity Music Venue Trust.
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Lollapalooza 2026 Video of a Urine Bag Passed Through the Crowd Reignites Festival Sanitation Debate
A viral clip from Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago shows festivalgoers passing a bag of urine overhead, reigniting criticism of bathroom conditions at large concerts and festivals.
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