Elton John on Sunday accused the British government of “committing theft” by proposing that tech firms could train artificial intelligence models on the UK’s music and creative output without guaranteeing proper recompense. Creative industries globally are grappling with the legal and ethical implications of AI models that can produce their own work after being trained…
Beatles icon Paul McCartney has seen his net worth increase after becoming the first UK musician to reach billionaire status last year. According to The Sunday Times Rich List, released on Friday, 82 year old Paul’s fortune grew from £1 billion in 2024 to £1.025 billion in 2025, as reported by the M.E. N. His…
More than 400 Hollywood celebrities, including Ben Stiller, Mark Ruffalo and Paul McCartney, have submitted an open letter to the President Donald Trump administration opposing efforts by OpenAI and Google to weaken copyright protections for AI training.The letter, sent to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy this weekend, directly challenges recent proposals…
Sir Paul McCartney’s performance at the 50th anniversary celebration of Saturday Night Live got a positive reaction from celebrities in the audience. SNL is turning 50 this year; the sketch comedy show—which premiered as NBC’s Saturday Night—first aired on October 11, 1975. SNL50: The Anniversary Special took place on Sunday with celebrity guests including: Adam…