The governor of Tennessee has approved a law that aims to protect musical artists from exploitation or replication by artificial intelligence. Gov. Bill Lee signed into law the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security (ELVIS) Act on Thursday at a honky-tonk bar in Nashville. “There are certainly many things that are positive about what AI does,” Lee said during the …
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Rockers are dedicated to their fans, but sometimes that dedication pushes them to their limits and impacts their health. Over the past year, several major acts have had to postpone their tours to address serious health issues. Bruce Springsteen returned to the stage this week after suffering from a peptic ulcer last year. The tour kicked off in Phoenix on …
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Ahead of her highly anticipated country album, pop star Beyoncé Knowles-Carter hinted she “did not feel welcomed” in the genre years ago. In an Instagram post on Monday counting down ten days until the release of “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé released a preview image along with a lengthy background on the album. “This album has been over five years …
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Gavin Rossdale is getting candid about some of the shame he feels as a dad. During an appearance on the latest episode of the “Amy & Tj” podcast with former ABC News hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, the British musician opened up about his divorce from Gwen Stefani and how it impacted their three children: sons Kingston, 17, Zuma, …
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The first rock ‘n’ roll concert, the ill-fated yet legendary Moondog Coronation Ball, pulsed from the stage of the former Cleveland Arena amid chaos and controversy on this day in history, March 21, 1952. “There was a sense of dynamite going off,” Indiana University professor emeritus and rock ‘n’ roll historian Glenn Gass told Fox News Digital. “Right from the …
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LONDON (AP) — Tired of inflated ticket prices, recording artist Yungblud is launching his own affordable music festival. Bludfest takes place on Aug. 11 in the iconic Milton Keynes Bowl, which in the past has hosted the likes of David Bowie and Green Day in Buckinghamshire, England, northwest of London. CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP HOSTING MUSIC FESTIVAL AT SEA HITS JAMAICA …
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Nearly three years after filing for divorce from her husband Jay Barker — who was arrested months later for allegedly attempting to run her over with his truck — singer-songwriter Sara Evans has revealed the two are back together. During the first episode of her new podcast, “Diving in Deep with Sara Evans,” the country star opened up about her …
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David Foster and Katharine McPhee don’t abide by rules in their marriage. In an interview with People magazine, Foster, 74, explained that being flexible with McPhee, 39, works best for their family. “[Marriage] is a moving target, as you probably know,” the music producer told the outlet. “If you’re a parent, then you absolutely know.” David Foster, 74, and Katharine …
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NEW YORK (AP) — Byron Janis, a renowned American concert pianist and composer who broke barriers as a Cold War era culture ambassador and later overcame severe arthritis that nearly robbed him of his playing abilities, has died. He was 95. Janis passed away Thursday evening at a hospital in New York City, according to his wife, Maria Cooper Janis. …
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The late Toby Keith is part of the 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame class of inductees. The country singer died at age 62 before hearing about the high honor he received. On Monday, March 18, the 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees were announced. Country star John Anderson was elected in the veterans-era category, while legendary guitarist James …
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