Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
The open letter was organized by Fix the Tix,
a coalition spearheaded by the National
Independent Venue Association and Eventbrite.
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
We are joining together to say
that the current system is broken:
predatory resellers and secondary
platforms engage in deceptive
ticketing practices to inflate
ticket prices and deprive fans
of the chance to see their
favorite artists at a fair price, Fix the Tix open letter, via NBC.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The bill also looks to prevent
potential bad actors from reselling
tickets at exorbitant prices.
The Fans First Act is one of several
bills introduced in recent years that
seeks to fight unfair ticketing practices. .
Other bills include the TICKET Act,
the BOSS Act and the SWIFT Act. .
It is clear that all participants of the live
event ecosystem, from artists, to venues,
to fans, demand comprehensive ticketing
reform and consumer protection against
the predatory ticket resale practices
that have deeply afflicted live
entertainment in the United States, Stephen Parker, executive director of the
National Independent Venue Association, via NBC
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Billie Eilish , Announces New Album.
Eilish's third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard
and Soft,' will drop May 17, AP reports. .
The 22-year-old took to Instagram on
April 8 to make the announcement.
She also shared the
album's artwork.
Eilish went on to say that she won't be releasing
any singles before the album comes out.
I wanna give it to you all at once, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
I truly could not be more
proud of this album, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
Eilish's brother, Finneas, co-wrote the album.
The album does exactly as the title
suggests: hits you hard and soft
both lyrically and sonically while
bending genres and defying
trends along the way. , Via press release.
‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ journeys
through a vast and expansive audio
landscape, immersing listeners into
a full spectrum of emotions. , Via press release.
In light of Eilish's recent criticism of wasteful packaging, it was also announced that recyclable materials will be used for physical formats.
In a continued effort to minimize
waste and combat climate change;
across all physical formats in limited
variants on the same day, with the
same track-listing and using
100% recyclable materials, Via press release
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Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.".
The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.".
Working musicians are already
struggling to make ends meet in the
streaming world, and now they have
the added burden of trying to compete
with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
The unethical use of generative
AI to replace human artists will
devalue the entire music ecosystem —
for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Make no mistake: we believe that, when
used responsibly, AI has enormous potential
to advance human creativity and in a manner
that enables the development and growth
of new and exciting experiences for
music fans everywhere. , Via open letter.
Unfortunately, some platforms and
developers are employing AI to sabotage
creativity and undermine artists,
songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter.
We must protect against the predatory
use of AI to steal professional artists’
voices and likenesses, violate creators’
rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter
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Barbie’s New Role Model Dolls Are Announced.
In honor of Women's History Month, International Women's Day and Barbie's 65th birthday, .
In honor of Women's History Month, International Women's Day and Barbie's 65th birthday, .
new dolls are being added to the brand's
Role Models collection, CBS News reports. .
The one-of-a-kind dolls, which are not for sale,
are intended to introduce "girls to remarkable women's stories to show them you can be anything," Mattel said.
These women were chosen
to be added to the collection:.
Viola Davis, The EGOT recipient was also one of 'Time'
magazine's most influential people in 2017.
Viola Davis, The EGOT recipient was also one of 'Time'
magazine's most influential people in 2017.
Shania Twain, The five-time Grammy winner is one of
the top-selling country-pop artists of all time.
Shania Twain, The five-time Grammy winner is one of
the top-selling country-pop artists of all time.
Helen Mirren, The seasoned actress, who also supports
organizations for women and children, served
as narrator for last year's box office hit, 'Barbie.'.
Helen Mirren, The seasoned actress, who also supports
organizations for women and children, served
as narrator for last year's box office hit, 'Barbie.'.
Kylie Minogue, The two-time Grammy winner has
sold over 80 million records worldwide.
Kylie Minogue, The two-time Grammy winner has
sold over 80 million records worldwide.
Other women from around the world who were added to the lineup include Lila Avilés, Maira Gomez, Nicole Fujita and Enissa Amani
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