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‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards

Delegates at event in Cape Verde highlight opportunities from tech while stressing AI is no replacement for talentLast July, the Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave found herself caught up in a viral moment: an unauthorised version of a track featuring...

The Guardian 2 months ago

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Trial begins in Vienna over plot to attack Taylor Swift show

The proceedings against a man accused of planning an attack at one of Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna in 2024 has begun near the Austrian capital city. The man is also set to be tried on various terrorism charges.

DW News 2 months ago

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The Philips Hue Sync Box 8K is 30 percent off

The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is a great gadget to buy if you want to put your Hue lights to good use while watching a movie or playing video games. It syncs your lights to shine in colors displaying on your TV, and it’s steeply discounted...

The Verge 2 months ago

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Kanye 'Ye' West Portugal concert to go ahead - government will take action in case of risk

Kanye West is scheduled to perform at the Algarve Stadium on 7 August. However, with the cancellation of several shows across Europe, doubts have been growing as to whether the concert will take place. The organisation guarantees that the event will...

Euronews 2 months ago

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Tomora’s Come Closer is an ecstatic love letter to 90s dance music

Before Coachella, Tomora wasn't on my radar at all. It's actually only by chance that I stumbled upon them - I opened the wrong stream because my TV was lagging like a MFer. I paused for a few moments, entranced by the two ethereal Nordic women...

The Verge 2 months ago

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The plan to quietly kill Coyote v. Acme blew up in David Zaslav’s face

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Hollywood trends and streaming culture, follow Charles Pulliam-Moore. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sundays at 8AM ET...

The Verge 2 months ago

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40 years after Chernobyl: Pripyat today

After the catastrophic accident in the nearby nuclear reactor, the city of Pripyat had to be completely evacuated. Some 50,000 people left their homes forever. DW visited the town with a former resident 40 years later.

DW News 2 months ago

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Sho Miyake answers life’s greatest questions

Acclaimed Japanese director Sho Miyake has arrived in the States. He's brought with him two feature films: Small, Slow But Steady and Two Seasons, Two Strangers, a pair of naturalistic portraits that deal with the uneasy human desire to relate to...

The Verge 2 months ago

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Drake’s ICEMAN album stunt explained: Flamethrowers, fan frenzy and a hidden release date

A giant sculpture in downtown Toronto, created as part of Drake’s promotional rollout for his upcoming album ICEMAN, quickly spiralled into chaos after fans discovered the album’s release date was hidden inside it.

Euronews 2 months ago

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Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded

"Preliminary findings indicate that the issue likely results from a combination of factors."

Ars Technica 2 months ago

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Eye on Africa: Fally Ipupa marks 20 years of career

Congolese music star Fally Ipupa is marking 20 years in the industry with new albums and major concerts in Paris, celebrating a journey that took him from Kinshasa to becoming one of Africa’s most recognized artists, known for pioneering a modern...

France 24 2 months ago

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Netflix can’t seem to follow-up its biggest shows

It hasn't been that long since Stranger Things ended, but even still fans are clearly clamoring for more. The finale was overshadowed by a conspiracy about a secret episode, and an otherwise standard behind-the-scenes documentary became a hotbed for...

The Verge 2 months ago

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A family affair? Michael Jackson family and biopic stars defend ‘Michael’ despite very poor reviews

It could be the film to beat for the title of 2026's most soulless release... But (most of) the Jackson family are defending the MJ biopic 'Michael', which could beat box office records this weekend despite overwhelmingly negative reviews.

Euronews 2 months ago

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From pop royalty to raw Americana: 'Michael', 'The New West' and 'Die, My Love'

This week's film show on arts24 spotlights a trio of strikingly different releases, led by Antoine Fuqua's highly anticipated biopic "Michael", which features a breakout performance from nephew Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, alongside Colman...

France 24 3 months ago

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Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel

Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.

Euronews 3 months ago

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Rogue Trooper brings the Genetic Infantry to the silver screen

The future war film, from the director of Moon, is adapted from 2000 AD's comic series.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Rivian’s factory hit by tornado ahead of R2 launch

Nobody was hurt after an EF-1 tornado hit the part of the factory where the R2 SUV is supposed to be built.

TechCrunch 3 months ago

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Amy Winehouse’s father loses claim over sale of daughter’s belongings

Mitch Winehouse, acting as the administrator of the British singer’s estate, claimed her stylist and another friend profited from selling items at auctions in the US.

Euronews 3 months ago

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The Elden Ring movie hits theaters in March 2028

It's going to be a little while before The Lands Between is realized in movie form. Bandai Namco just confirmed that the live-action Elden Ring movie, which was announced last year, is expected to hit theaters on March 3rd, 2028, with production...

The Verge 3 months ago

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David Bowie, Stranger Things and Foo Fighters: What's to see, do or hear this week in Europe

Ziggy Stardust illuminates London's Lightroom, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd returns with a new, even grittier series, and Foo Fighters release their 12th album. Here's what to look out for this week.

Euronews 3 months ago