Arts Aug 25 Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
Arts May 14 World Cup final halftime show to feature Madonna, Shakira and BTS The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer. It will be curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. By Associated Press
Arts Aug 12 Madonna urges Pope Leo to visit Gaza: 'Bring your light to the children before it's too late' Madonna has urged the pope to visit Gaza “before it's too late.” She posted her appeal on social media Monday, inspired by her son Rocco's birthday. By Associated Press
Science May 05 Computer scientists prove 80s pop music is boring "Pop music is dead." You've heard the refrain dropped by nostalgic music lovers at backyard barbecues. And it's no surprise. Everyone thinks the tunes of their generation marked a sort of cultural pinnacle and that music has since become bland. By Nsikan Akpan