USC poet, professor Jackie Wang discusses AI’s impact on writers

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Two major forces, distinct but not unrelated, are causing turmoil for writers: massive labor struggles and accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence. On the labor front, streaming businesses like Netflix have robbed TV writers of residuals; […]

Spotify Touts ‘Crossover Effect’ of Artist Collabs & Streaming Impact

Spotify illustrates the crossover effect

Photo Credit: Melanie van Leeuwen Spotify says the ‘crossover effect’ of artist collaborations is magnified on streaming services.  The service highlights how Run-D.M.C. linking up with Aerosmith to do their own take on “Walk This […]

As Ryuichi Sakamoto returns with ’12,’ fellow artists recall his impact : NPR

As Ryuichi Sakamoto returns with '12,' fellow artists recall his impact : NPR

Japanese musician, composer, record producer, pianist, activist, writer, actor and dancer Ryuichi Sakamoto, photographed on June 30, 2016 in Paris. Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images Japanese […]

Grammys 2023: Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, and Lil Wayne to Receive Global Impact Awards

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The Recording Academy and the Black Music Collective will present Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, and Epic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone with 2023’s Global Impact Awards. The trophies, awarded for “personal and professional achievements […]

Roger Waters’ Ukraine, Israel Comments Impact Pink Floyd Catalog Sale

Roger Waters' Ukraine, Israel Comments Impact Pink Floyd Catalog Sale

Pink Floyd have reportedly been shopping their back catalog for a potential half-a-billion dollar payday, but according to Variety, incendiary comments from co-founder Roger Waters in a recent interview with Rolling Stone could bring any hope […]

Meet The Cast Of BET+’s ‘The Impact ATL’ [Exclusive]

The Impact ATL

Ariana “Ari” Fletcher, Jayda Cheaves, Dionte “Arrogant Tae” Gray, Lakeyah, and Destiny “Dess Dior” Bailey recently celebrated the forthcoming premiere of their BET+ series while rocking designer drip and BOSSIP was on hand to get […]