Elton John is back in the news as a legacy icon spotlighted in major retrospectives and chart-toppers, continuing his influential run. Born Reginald Dwight in 1947, Sir Elton is a British singer, songwriter and pianist whose impact on pop and live performance endures.
UK authors and artists protest proposed copyright changes allowing AI firms to use protected works without permission. Campaigns include publishing an 'empty' book and calling for licensing reforms, amid government consultations and industry outrage over potential impacts on creative livelihoods.
The UK government has abandoned plans to allow AI companies to train on copyrighted works without permission after backlash from artists and industry groups. The decision follows concerns over fairness, creator rights, and the potential for misuse of creative content. A consultation on digital replicas will be launched this summer.
Bohan Lueders, co-founder of Harm’s Way and host of the HardLore podcast, died by suicide at age 38. Known for his empathy and musical influence, he helped shape the hardcore scene and was remembered fondly by friends and fans. A GoFundMe supports memorial costs.