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Simon Cowell recently spoke about the death of Liam Payne. ‘X-Factor’ alumna Katie Waissel has responded, saying that while Cowell seems “reflective” and “concerned”, he fails to mention conditions on his TV show that contributed to the mental health struggles of multiple artists, including Payne

ECSA, representing songwriters and composers across Europe, has called for more transparency about the big AI deals now being announced by the majors. Writers need to know various things about those deals, but especially how income will be split between the recording rights and the song rights

AEG Presents are seeking a General Manager for their newest venue, British Airways ARC. Salary: £85-90k. Closes: 10 December

Canada’s supposed Kneecap ban was in the spotlight in the Canadian Parliament this week. The country’s Prime Minister and border agency both said they were not involved in a September announcement by MP Vince Gasparro, who claimed the group had been banned from entering the country

The Johnny Cash estate has sued Coke over its use of a tribute act to provide vocals for a new ad campaign earlier this year. It is suing under Tennessee’s new ELVIS Act, which allows performers to stop unauthorised AI voice clones, but also applies when sound-a-like singers are employed