A North Carolina resident admitted to fabricating thousands of AI‑generated tracks and using fake listeners to trick major music services into paying him more than $8 million in royalties. He pleaded guilty to a single wire‑fraud conspiracy charge before a federal judge and will be sentenced in July
This week brings a mix of fresh films, music and games that you can stream on your favorite devices. A special celebrating the 20th anniversary of a famous teen show will appear on Disney+. Miley Cyrus returns for music, clips and an interview. Netflix offers its first Major League Baseball ga
Netflix is using live streaming to bring a global audience together. The company chose the heart of Seoul as its backdrop for a big event. BTS, the famous K‑pop group, is performing again after almost four years away from the stage. The show will be watched by millions around the world. A
A fresh mixtape called 6WA has just hit the streets, featuring Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug and a lineup of well‑known collaborators. The release spotlights artists from his own 600 Entertainment label, including Texas talents Ro$ama, Yung Hood, Murdagang PB, KevanGotBandz and KaineMusic. Fans will als
Polymarket turned a bar close to the White House into a temporary arena for its prediction platform. The space, called “The Situation Room, ” was open only for one weekend. Inside, rows of televisions lined the walls and hung above the bar. They broadcast live news feeds and financial tickers, keepi
A country music performer recently shared on social media that he will step back from touring to focus on his mental well‑being. He explained that the pressures of life and work had pushed him to a point where he needed to reassess his priorities. The artist said that faith and family are now
The latest buzz on TikTok is a two‑product set from Physician’s Choice that claims to help people feel better after meals and keep their gut healthy over time. The pair includes a high‑dose probiotic with 60 billion live bacteria and a blend of digestive enzymes that work when you eat. The probio
A group of friends who love music had a routine: they sent emails to share news and plan gatherings. One day, one friend wrote that she was feeling ill and might not join them soon. Most people hit “reply all” so everyone saw the message. I chose to send a private note instead, letting her know I
The New York state budget, originally set at $263 billion by Governor Kathy Hochul, has just received a significant upgrade from the lawmakers in Albany. Democratic members of both houses have passed resolutions that inject several new spending projects into the plan, pushing the total amount higher
Bermuda is a tiny island in the North Atlantic, about 650 miles from North Carolina. It feels like a tropical getaway even in winter, with temperatures often staying in the high 60s to low 70s. The island is British‑styled: you drive on the left, speed limits are low, and cars are rare. Instead,
