Category: Music

  • Independent artists are taking on AI music platforms Udio and Suno in a lawsuit that alleges millions of copyrighted tracks were used without authorization to train music-generation systems. With Hagens Berman now joining the fight, the case adds to growing scrutiny of AI’s use of creative works.

  • By the spring of 2005, the music industry was ready to write off Mariah Carey. After a string of commercial setbacks in the early 2000s, critics and radio programmers openly wondered if the vocal powerhouse had run her course. Then came a simple, heartbeat-like drum machine kick, a few piano chords, and a lyric that…

  • South African rapper Mthembeni Ndevu, popularly known as Emtee, has shocked fans with a drastic new look following reports that his divorce from his long-term partner, Nicole Chinsamy, has finally been concluded. The award-winning rapper, widely recognized for his signature dreadlocks and laid-back style, recently unveiled a clean, fresh haircut. The transformation has quickly become…

  • Just days after Shakira’s football anthem “Dai Dai” created a massive buzz online and received praise from fans, internet personality IShowSpeed has taken social media by storm with his latest track, “World Cup Champions.” Released only weeks before the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the song has quickly…

  • In a tearful video shared on Instagram, Rowlene appeared distressed as she detailed months of frustration, saying she had exhausted all her options trying to get the money owed to her. “If you know me, you would know that I don’t usually do this, but I’m out of options,” Rowlene said while bursting into tears.…

  • Drake has broken Michael Jackson’s Billboard record for the most number 1 hits by a solo male artist, surpassing one of the most enduring benchmarks in music history. This achievement was sealed by “Janice STFU” hitting number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, capping off a 15-year run of data-proven chart dominance across albums, features,…

  • South Africa’s Black Coffee has broken new ground on the international stage by selling out London’s 20,000-capacity O2 Arena, becoming the first African artist to achieve this feat. Black Coffee, the South African-born DJ, record producer, and songwriter, filled the massive 20,000-capacity venue, solidifying his place as one of the top DJs in the world.…

  • Tyla has walked away with two awards at the American Music Awards (AMAs), prevailing over Burna Boy, Moliy, and Rema in the Best Afrobeats Act category. The Joburg born star triumphed at the 52nd annual AMAs, winning both Best Afrobeats Act and Social Song of the Year for her hit track, “Water”. In the Afrobeats…

  • And that’s a wrap for the 2026 American Music Awards, which aired on the 25th of May from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Artists Who Led the Night BTS took home the top prize of the evening, artist of the year, while also snagging song of the summer for “Swim”, the Billboard…

  • South Korean seven-piece BTS have won Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards (AMAs) for the second consecutive year, cementing their status as one of the leading brands in the music industry. This award, which is the ceremony’s grand prize, is just the latest crown for the band, who have been on a…