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Government defeat in Lords over protecting copyright from AI data scraping

Peers voted 145 to 126, majority 19, in favour of amendments to the Data (Use and Access) Bill aiming to tackle the AI copyright issue.

Evening Standard

Stella McCartney buys back stake in fashion brand from LVMH

It is the latest stake sale by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy as it tackles a wider slowdown in the luxury sector.

Evening Standard

“We’re the people, you’re the Government. You’re supposed to protect us. That’s your job”: McCartney and Elton take aim at proposed changes to copyright

Proposals would allow AI firms to scalp all existing content – for free

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Elton John backs Paul McCartney in criticising proposed overhaul to UK copyright system

The rock star called copyright ‘the absolute bedrock of artistic prosperity’, ahead of a vote on a bill granting AI companies easier access to musicians’ work

The Guardian - UK

"I’ve written this tune and I’m going to record it tonight and have it pressed, up and out tomorrow": John Lennon wrote and recorded Instant Karma in one day. Here's how it happened

"It was like all hell breaking loose. Tape machines, tape loops, tape delays, echo chambers, you name it!"

MusicRadar

Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John call for AI protection

Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John have both called for greater regulation to protect artists from artificial intelligence amid proposals which aim to give musicians the chance to opt out of having their work mined by AI algorithms.

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Elton John warns AI plans would ‘threaten’ artist earnings as he backs McCartney

The use of copyrighted material to help train artificial intelligence models is the subject of a newly launched Government consultation.

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‘It shouldn’t rip creative people off’: Paul McCartney urges government crackdown on AI copyright

Paul McCartney has called on the government to take action against AI “ripping off” creative professionals. Speaking to BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the music legend criticized proposals that would allow AI developers to use creators’ content without their consent, unless rights holders opt out.

The Independent UK

Paul McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists

Paul McCartney has urged the British government not to make a change to copyright laws that he says could let artificial intelligence companies rip off artists

The Independent UK

Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could ‘rip off’ artists

Former Beatles member says government should protect creative workers as consultation on copyright continues

The Guardian - UK

Paul McCartney warns AI law change could rip off artists

Beatles star appealed to the government to rethink its plans

The Independent UK

Charli XCX leads Brit Award nominations as Beatles up for first gong since 1977

The British singer topped an impressive 12 months by securing nominations in five categories.

Evening Standard

Sir Paul McCartney: Ringo Starr for President!

Sir Paul McCartney thinks Sir Ringo Starr would make a "great" president and has given his backing to a long-running campaign.

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Instruments used on classic Beatles album Sgt Pepper’s go on display

Two of the four French horns played on the album are on show at Liverpool Beatles Museum.

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Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey suffers blood clot in leg

Drummer’s band were forced to cancel their planned gig in London, with footage from their earlier performance at the Cavern Club in Liverpool being played instead

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“I don't know how to do this. You would think I do, but it's not one of these things you ever know how to do”: Why Paul McCartney’s intuition-led attitude to songwriting is worth taking onboard

The Beatles’ legend has long been open about how his songwriting workflow is guided by ideas and not a rigid format

Guitar World

Guitars signed by Paul McCartney, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Olivia Rodrigo and many more to be auctioned off in support of leading music charity

Over 60 one-of-a-kind items donated or signed by music stars are up for auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares, whose vital work includes supporting musicians impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles

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Snoop Dogg and Sir Paul McCartney 'have a mutual appreciation'

Rap star Snoop Dogg has admitted to being a huge admirer of Sir Paul McCartney.

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Beatles legend Ringo Starr reveals he 'always wanted' a different singing voice

Ringo Starr "always wanted" a different singing voice but thinks that the real success of the Beatles came from the songwriting.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s the moment when genius comes into the universe’: the film recreating SNL’s chaotic first night

A new drama recalls the wild first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. Making it was as much of a high-wire act as the show itself, the film’s director Jason Reitman and stars reveal

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“They said, ‘Uh, okay!’ They didn’t know what I was talking about – and in a way, neither did I”: How William Shatner learned to love prog and make an all-star album with all the humanity of classic Star Trek

Knowing some people would never get over the novelty, Billy Sherwood decided to go for broke with Ponder The Mystery, featuring Steve Vai, Rick Wakeman, Nik Turner, Edgar Froese and others

The Independent UK

Jacob Elordi reportedly in talks to replace Paul Mescal in new Ridley Scott thriller

Mescal had originally been attached as the movie’s lead, but had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts

Evening Standard

Mayfair apartment in former Rolls Royce HQ sells to 'young international buyer' for £26m

The apartment, which was listed for sale in April last year, has links to the Elgin Marbles, Queen Victoria and Paul McCartney, as well as Rolls Royce

The Independent UK

Glamour, gossip and tragedy – the gilded life of a legendary movie-star hotel

As the awards season starts to swing, Olivia Petter follows in the footsteps of Monroe, Dietrich and John and Yoko as she visits the Beverly Hills Hotel

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson gives up guitar

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has given up playing guitar despite spending months learning the instrument to portray John Lennon in big screen biopic 'Nowhere Boy'.

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