A Munich court has ordered OpenAI to pay damages for using song lyrics in ChatGPT without paying royalties. The German association GEMA filed a lawsuit, claiming illegal use of nine songs.
Rapper Rod Wave was arrested in Atlanta on charges of possession of prohibited substances, firearms, and reckless driving. This happened on the same day he received his first Grammy nomination.
In Iran, reservoirs are almost depleted, and the country is experiencing the most severe drought in decades. President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a possible evacuation of Tehran if there is no rain.
On November 8, the world celebrates a number of holidays, from European Healthy Eating Day to World Pianist Day. Today also commemorates the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and International Radiology Day.
Estonia is considering canceling Limp Bizkit's concert in May 2026 due to Fred Durst's past pro-Russian statements. The authorities believe that supporters of Russia have no place in the Estonian cultural space, despite the musician not making political statements in recent years.
Kyiv has become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the "Music" category. This year, 58 new cities from more than 40 countries joined the initiative, nine of them in the "Music" category.
Kyiv police brought to justice a 20-year-old man for illegal use of a police uniform. He sang Russian songs with profanity to gain followers on social media, for which he faces a fine of up to 34,000 hryvnias.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to cultural and art workers on the eve of their professional holiday. Among the awardees was Olena Kolyadenko, founder of the Freedom ballet and the Freedom Jazz collective, who received the Order of Princess Olga, III degree.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar has once again topped the list of Grammy nominations, receiving nine nods. He will compete for "Album of the Year" with Lady Gaga, who earned six nominations.
Ukraine joined the UNESCO Executive Board for 2025-2029, receiving 137 votes at the 43rd session of the General Conference in Samarkand. Russia dropped out of the race, having received the fewest votes.
The executive committee of the Dnipro city council has adopted a decision to ban the public use of Russian-language content. The moratorium will be in effect until the end of the Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory.
The main character of Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben's novel "Gone Before Goodbye," Maggie McCabe, goes to Russia at the request of a Russian oligarch. She has to perform an operation for his mistress in Rublyovka.
The American rapper, who previously expressed support for Adolf Hitler, met with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York. He explained his past antics as a struggle with bipolar disorder.
German pianist and conductor Justus Frantz received the Order of Friendship from Putin, which sparked criticism. A Bundestag deputy called for Frantz to be stripped of his German Order of Merit due to his actions.
Ozzy Osbourne's West Hollywood apartment is on the market for $2. 375 million, less than four months after his death. The one-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom residence boasts over 1,200 square feet of living space.
Russian propagandist Ekaterina Mizulina and singer Yaroslav Dronov, known as Shaman, got married in occupied Donetsk. Collaborator Denis Pushilin was present at the ceremony.
In Italy, there are calls to cancel the performance of Russian singer Ildar Abdrazakov, who is scheduled to perform at the Verona theater in 2026. The singer has become a confidant of Putin and heads a theater in annexed Sevastopol.
The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, banned the operation of the Palladium hotel and restaurant complex for the duration of an inspection due to the playing of Russian-language content. This happened after a video circulated online showing the club's DJ playing a song by a Russian artist.
28-year-old Sydney Sweeney attended the NASCAR championship in Phoenix, dressed in a racing jacket, boots, and shorts. This happened a few hours after an argument with her ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino in Los Angeles.
Britney Spears has likely deleted her Instagram account, which had been active for 12 years. This happened after her responses to ex-husband Kevin Federline's memoir, where he accused her of drug and alcohol abuse.
The Black Forest Clock Association, which unites over 50 manufacturers, dealers, and collectors, has applied for UNESCO cultural heritage status for the cuckoo clock. This move is aimed at protecting the 175-year-old tradition and symbolism of the Black Forest, as the market is weakening and some businesses have already closed.
Singer Elizaveta Ivantsiv, known as Yolka, presented a new version of her hit "Provence" during a performance in Moscow. The mention of the Ukrainian airport "Boryspil" has been removed from the song.
UNESCO has added two Ukrainian events to its Calendar of Anniversaries 2026–2027. These are the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra reserve and the 150th anniversary of the birth of the composer Mykola Leontovych.
Michael Jackson's estate secretly paid $2. 5 million to five plaintiffs who accused the singer of sexual abuse. This payment completed a settlement initiated in 2020 for $16.5 million.
For Halloween, we've gathered the most atmospheric cartoons, full of mysteries, humor, and a touch of fear. These stories about family, friendship, and acceptance will help create a festive mood.
Former Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers was found dead in the bathroom of his Florida home. The musician's body was found face down in a pool of blood.
451 applications have been submitted for the Eurovision 2026 National Selection, including 313 solo artists and 79 bands. The longlist of participants, which will include up to 15 performers, will be announced later, and the finalists will be selected by December 15.
Sean Combs, sentenced to 50 months in prison on charges of organizing prostitution, will soon be transferred from a Brooklyn detention center to a federal prison.
Music producer Benny Blanco posted a photo from a romantic walk with Selena Gomez, calling her a "true Disney princess. " The couple celebrated a month of marriage, spending their honeymoon along the California coast and in Texas, seeking privacy.
Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, bought a beachfront estate in Coral Gables, Florida, for $50 million. This deal set a record for the gated community of Gables Estates.
