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Spotify asks creators to label songs when they’re AI-generated

FILE PHOTO: A screen displays the logo of Spotify on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A screen displays the logo of Spotify on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Trial opens for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder

Duane Davis during a calendar call and motion hearing for his upcoming trial on murder charges in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur at Clark County District Court, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the US, on Aug 4.
Duane Davis during a calendar call and motion hearing for his upcoming trial on murder charges in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur at Clark County District Court, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the US, on Aug 4.

Blackpink’s 10th anniversary overshadowed by fan backlash, apologies

Blackpink’s (from left) Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rose during their 10th anniversary meeting with fans at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul on Aug 8.
Blackpink’s (from left) Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rose during their 10th anniversary meeting with fans at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul on Aug 8.

Katseye hit by another hiatus as leader Sophia Laforteza steps back

KATSEYE wins New Artist of the Year during the 2026 American Music Awards, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
KATSEYE wins New Artist of the Year during the 2026 American Music Awards, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Ariana Grande and the debate over health, privacy and celebrity

Ariana Grande attends the American Film Institute (AFI) Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles, California, on Jan 9.
Ariana Grande attends the American Film Institute (AFI) Awards Luncheon in Los Angeles, California, on Jan 9.

Blackpink’s 10th anniversary plans spark debate among fans

jsblack28 - K-pop girl group Blackpink performing their Deadline tour at the National Stadium in Singapore from Nov 28 to 30 in 2025.

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jsblack28 - K-pop girl group Blackpink performing their Deadline tour at the National Stadium in Singapore from Nov 28 to 30 in 2025.

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Katy Perry on getting through highs and lows of her difficult 2025 ahead of concert film release

Katy Perry in her concert film Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live From Paris.
Katy Perry in her concert film Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live From Paris.

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to ‘step back’

Fans have expressed concern about Ariana Grande’s health, particularly after the July 31 release of a music video in which she appears to have lost significant weight.
Fans have expressed concern about Ariana Grande’s health, particularly after the July 31 release of a music video in which she appears to have lost significant weight.

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo inspires new Lego sets, now on sale in Singapore

There are five different sets in the new Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo collection.
There are five different sets in the new Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo collection.

2 Massive Attack members given warnings, banned from re-entering S’pore over Palestinian flag display

Two band members were seen holding a Palestinian flag on stage during Massive Attack’s concert on July 29.
Two band members were seen holding a Palestinian flag on stage during Massive Attack’s concert on July 29.

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