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YouTube users trip over fake AI tributes to Charlie Kirk
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» WASHINGTON — "Thank you, Adele, it's such a beautiful song," reads a glowing comment beneath an emotional YouTube tribute to slain US activist Charlie Kirk. But the music is generated by artificial intelligence (AI) -- and bears little resemblance to the British icon's voice.
Beyonce and the Grammys: a tense relationship again at a head
AFP, Published on 29/01/2025
» NEW YORK — Beyonce is the most decorated artist in Grammys history, and her album releases have both triggered cultural earthquakes and reshaped music industry norms.
Brazil judge orders Adele song be pulled globally
AFP, Published on 17/12/2024
» RIO DE JANEIRO - A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, "Million Years Ago," be pulled worldwide -- including on streaming services -- over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.
'Fall of the ogre': Depardieu sparks #MeToo moment in French cinema
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» PARIS - For more than a year after rape allegations against French actor Gerard Depardieu, the film industry shrugged its shoulders and the cinematic legend with more than 200 titles to his name continued working.
Israeli forces battle Palestinian militants in south Gaza
AFP, Published on 10/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israeli forces on Sunday fought Palestinian militants around southern Gaza's main city, as the UN chief decried divisions that had "paralysed" the Security Council's response to the over two-months-old war.
Rapper Eminem tells Ramaswamy to drop the mic, quit playing songs
AFP, Published on 29/08/2023
» WASHINGTON - Rap star Eminem has formally asked Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music on the campaign trail, according to a letter made public on Monday.
Credit Suisse chiefs face the music at AGM
AFP, Published on 04/04/2023
» ZURICH - Credit Suisse shareholders will get their first chance to voice their frustrations at the beleaguered bank's takeover by UBS, at its annual general meeting in a Zurich concert venue Tuesday.
Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach dead at 94
AFP, Published on 09/02/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Legendary American pop composer, songwriter and pianist Burt Bacharach, whose prolific output provided a chart-topping playlist for the 1960s and 1970s with hits like "I Say a Little Prayer," has died in Los Angeles at the age of 94.
Beyonce, Adele duel for top honors at Grammys
AFP, Published on 06/02/2023
» LOS ANGELES - As music's elite gather in Los Angeles for the Grammy awards on Sunday, one question is playing on loop: Will Beyonce finally win the coveted Album of the Year prize?
The year of Beyonce? Music's elite head to the Grammys
AFP, Published on 03/02/2023
» LOS ANGELES - The brightest stars in pop music will vie for the industry's top awards at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Sunday, with a Beyonce-Adele rematch set to take center stage.