15 h. ago Big content is taking on AI – but it’s far from the David v Goliath tale they’d have you believe | Alexander Avila

Deals between media conglomerates and tech companies serve both sets of interests, while leaving artists by the waysideThe world’s biggest music company is now in the AI business. Last year, Universal Music Group (UMG), alongside labels including Warner Records and Sony Music Entertainment sued two AI music startups for allegedly using their recordings to train text-to-music models without permission.But last month, UMG announced a deal with one of the defendants, Udio, to create an AI music platform. Their joint press release offered assurances that the label will commit to “do what’s right by [UMG’s] artists”. However, one advocacy group, the Music Artists Coalition, responded with the statement: “We’ve seen this before – everyone talks about ‘partnership’, but artists end up on the sidelines with scraps.”Alexander Avila is a video essayist, writer and researcher Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Fabian Schar could be set for shock Newcastle transfer exit in January with number of clubs in mix

FABIAN SCHAR could be in line for a shock return to Germany from Newcastle United. The 33-year-old is in the last year of his deal and is free to pen a pre-contract agreement with a club from overseas in January. Sun Sport understands that a number of Bundesliga sides have identified the defender as a...

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36 h. ago Grim truth about 'catastrophic' diarrhea incident at Gwyneth Paltrow's house: One year later, insiders dare to tell full REAL story that will 'forever haunt' her

When the rather bizarre scandal first gained traction last summer, the rumor was that Paltrow had been left to deal with a guest's 'Ozempic-induced diarrhea' at her home. But that wasn't the full story.

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49 h. ago Giant Cadbury Milk chocolate bars that 'last ages' cheaper than Tesco in Black Friday deal

'These are almost the same length as your arm and are excellent value for money'

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50 h. ago ‘Going in right direction’ – Jobe Bellingham backed by England boss after Borussia Dortmund difficulties

LEE CARSLEY claims Jobe Bellingham is still “going in the right direction” despite his Dortmund woes after talks with the star. The 20-year-old followed in his brother Jude’s footsteps by signing for the German giants in an initial £26.96m deal from Sunderland last summer. But Bellingham junior has struggled to make much of an impact...

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62 h. ago Pay just £129 for an Apple iPad Pro while this crazy deal lasts

Wowcher’s early Black Friday sale includes refurbished iPad Pro 10.5 models from £129, with higher specs still under £170

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8 d. ago China poised to lift ban on chips exports to European carmakers after US deal

Dispute began with Dutch government takeover of Nexperia and China halting exports, threatening European car productionThe vital flow of chips from China to the car industry in Europe looks poised to resume as part of the deal struck last week between Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.The Netherlands has signalled that its standoff with Beijing is close to a resolution amid signs China’s ban on exports of the key car industry components is easing. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago England: Thomas Tuchel open to extending contract beyond World Cup

The German last year signed a short-term deal with the Football Association

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2 w. ago Premier League footballer retires aged 26 to take up surprise new career just weeks after helping Tottenham win the Europa League

The star, now 27, was with Spurs from his youth teams days before signing his first professional deal, and was with the team until the end of last season when he was released at the end of his contract.

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3 w. ago Marc Guehi transfer twist as Liverpool target's agent jets out for 'meeting'

Marc Guehi was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool on deadline day, but Crystal Palace pulled the plug on a £35m deal at the last minute

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3 w. ago Lionel Messi signs Inter Miami contract extension through 2028 season

Messi won MLS MVP in 2024, is favored to repeatDeal will keep him in Miami for new stadium openingLionel Messi has signed a multi-year contract extension with Inter Miami, sealing a deal that will keep him in South Florida until the end of the 2028 MLS season. The contract is expected to be the last of his professional career.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed in Miami’s announcement on Thursday, but Messi has been MLS’s highest-paid player by a distance since joining the club in the summer of 2023. His first deal paid him over $20m per year in guaranteed compensation – more the total payroll of about two-thirds of the 30-team league in 2025. His deal also includes equity in the club upon his retirement as a player. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Pizza Hut at risk of closing 75 UK restaurants as chain collapses into administration

The popular family-favourite was recently bought over in a pre-rescue deal last year.

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3 w. ago Danny Rohl sweeps into Glasgow to become Rangers manager as length of contract revealed

The 36-year-old walked away from talks last week but returned after a deal for Kevin Muscat hit the skids at the 11th hour.

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