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CNN
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Floodwaters swept cabin down river
Floodwaters swept cabin down river Catastrophic flooding in Texas swept a cabin at Camp La Junta down the Guadalupe River with four camp staff members stuck inside. CNN spoke to the father of one of the staff members who said the men inside were eventually able to safely exit the cabin after it stopped. 00:35 - Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 11 videos Floodwaters swept cabin down river Catastrophic flooding in Texas swept a cabin at Camp La Junta down the Guadalupe River with four camp staff members stuck inside. CNN spoke to the father of one of the staff members who said the men inside were eventually able to safely exit the cabin after it stopped. 00:35 - Source: CNN TSA to end shoes-off requirement at airport security checkpoints After nearly two decades, passengers going through airport security in the United States will no longer have to take their shoes off. The Transportation Security Administration will be phasing out the security requirement, a government source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN on the condition of anonymity. 00:35 - Source: CNN New Barbie raising awareness about type 1 diabetes Mattel designed a new Barbie to represent those living with type 1 diabetes. CNN's Jacqueline Howard explains what makes this doll unique. 01:18 - Source: CNN Will AI replace human musicians? Recording Academy CEO weighs in Harvey Mason Jr., a music producer and CEO of the Recording Academy and GRAMMYs, explains why he's "optimistic but scared" about the impact of artificial intelligence technology on the music industry. Listen to his full interview on CNN's Terms of Service with Clare Duffy here. 02:02 - Source: CNN Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sentencing date announced Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced in a hearing set to be held October 3, after he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister reports that Combs faces a max prison sentence of up to 20 years for both charges combined. 01:06 - Source: CNN Pet lion escapes and attacks woman and her children The owners of a pet lion that attacked three people after escaping from a farmhouse have been arrested. 00:34 - Source: CNN Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted in Indonesia, sending a column of ash as high as 11 miles into the sky. Authorities placed the volcano on the highest alert level last month. 00:43 - Source: CNN Is unlimited PTO broken? Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow says his company is abandoning unlimited vacation days for workers. Hear his motivation and what he is offering up instead. 01:22 - Source: CNN Why did 'Love Island USA's' Cierra Ortega leave the villa Season 7 "Love Island USA" contestant Cierra Ortega left the show due to a "personal situation," according to the dating show. This comes after two social media posts began circulating online that appeared to show Ortega using a racial slur while contemplating cosmetic procedures she wanted to get, according to the Daily Mail. 01:36 - Source: CNN Joey Chestnut on the taste of competitive eating Ever wondered if competitive eaters at the annual July 4th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest can taste what they're eating at that speed? In a 2024 interview, CNN's Don Riddell put that question to the greatest competitive eater in history, Joey Chestnut. 00:37 - Source: CNN How AI could help male infertility Researchers at Columbia University Fertility Center developed an AI-powered tool that can scan millions of images from a semen sample in under an hour to detect hidden sperm cells that traditional methods might miss. CNN's Jacqueline Howard explains how this could open new possibilities for families looking to have children. 01:41 - Source: CNN
Wall Street Journal
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
The Grammys Chief on How AI Will Change Music
An AI-generated song using fake vocals from Drake and the Weeknd went viral two years ago, racking up millions of listens across Spotify, YouTube and TikTok before being removed. The episode rattled the music business, demonstrating how the rapidly progressing technology could upend long-held standards, protections and processes. Since then, the music industry has been grappling with how to use AI to generate growth while battling with tech giants who say they should be able to freely train their models on record companies' vast intellectual property. Harvey Mason Jr., chief executive of the Recording Academy, which presents the Grammy Awards, is among those on the front lines as the industry pushes for legislation aimed at protecting artists from having their voices, images and likenesses used in AI-generated digital replicas without their consent. Mason, a songwriter and producer who has worked with Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and Justin Bieber and written music for hit movies, looks toward the future both as a music executive and a musician. 'AI's here; it's not going anywhere,' Mason says. 'At the end of the day, we have to make stuff that the computer can't make.' He spoke with The Wall Street Journal about his hopes and fears for AI in the record business.
The Hill
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Grammys announce ‘best traditional country album' category after Beyoncé victory
The Grammys announced on Thursday that they would add 'best traditional country album' to the category of awards after Beyonce's victory in the genre's sole 2025 classification. 'The Academy's top priority is to represent the music people that we serve each year,' Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. said in a release. 'That entails listening carefully to our members to make sure our rules and guidelines reflect today's music and allow us to accurately recognize as many deserving creators as possible. As we kick off another exciting GRAMMY Season, we look forward to celebrating the amazing power of music and its ability to bring so many people together,' he added. Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' album sent shockwaves through the country genre that was traditionally dominated by folklore singers. Next year, nominees will be separated into two areas for best contemporary country album and best traditional country album, marking a clear difference between modern and conventional sounds. The Grammys said music designated as traditional country must adhere to the more traditional sound structures of the country genre, including rhythm and singing style, lyrical content, as well as traditional country instrumentation such as acoustic guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, piano, electric guitar and live drums. It will also include sub-genres such as Western, Western Swing and Outlaw country. The space for the new categories was carved out after the Recording Academy's Awards & Nominations committee reviewed a submitted proposal that was ultimately approved by the Academy's board of trustees. 'The community of people that are making country music in all different subgenres came to us with a proposal and said we would like to have more variety in how our music is honored,' Mason said in an interview with Billboard. 'They said, we think we need more space for our music to be celebrated and honored.' The Grammys are currently slated to take place on Feb. 1, 2026.
Perth Now
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Grammys adds two new categories for 2026
The 2026 Grammy Awards will include two new prizes for Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. The prestigious music bash will return to Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with nominations set to be announced Friday, November 7, 2025. Some new changes have been made to reflect "the ever-changing musical landscape." Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, commented: "The Academy's top priority is to represent the music people that we serve each year. "That entails listening carefully to our members to make sure our rules and guidelines reflect today's music and allow us to accurately recognise as many deserving creators as possible. As we kick off another exciting GRAMMY Season, we look forward to celebrating the amazing power of music and its ability to bring so many people together." Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at the 2025 ceremony, taking home five prizes. The rapper's Drake diss track Not Like Us saw him come away from with a huge haul of statuettes, including the prestigious Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories, as well as Best Music Video, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance. Beyoncé also enjoyed a successful evening, scooping three prizes including finally securing the night's biggest honour, Album of the Year, for Cowboy Carter, which she dedicated to Linda Martell, a Black trailblazer in country music.
The Independent
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlight
The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover — a day after Sabrina Carpenter sparked considerable discourse unveiling what is believed to be the cover for her next album. The academy on Thursday announced that the best recording package and the best boxed or special limited edition package categories will be combined into the best recording package category, with best album cover spun out on its own. The last Grammy for best recording package went to 'Brat,' the Charli xcx album whose distinctive cover was immediately embraced by pop culture and meme creators. 'The Academy's top priority is to represent the music people that we serve each year,' Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy said in a statement. 'That entails listening carefully to our members to make sure our rules and guidelines reflect today's music and allow us to accurately recognize as many deserving creators as possible.' Carpenter revealed the title and release date for her new album, 'Man's Best Friend,' on Wednesday. The image shows Carpenter, dressed in a black dress and high heels, kneeling on the ground in a dog-like pose while an unseen person pulls her by the hair. On social media, some fans said the image was demeaning while others argued it was satirical. The album would be eligible for the new category if she releases 'Man's Best Friend' on Aug. 29, as promised. The Grammy eligibility period closes the next day. Other Grammy changes include the creation of a best traditional country album category, while the existing best country album category has been renamed best contemporary country album. (Beyoncé won best country album at the 2025 Grammy Awards for "Cowboy Carter.") The best new artist category has also been expanded to include acts who were featured on previous album of the year nominees, so long as they fall below 20% of the album's music. The Grammys will be held Feb. 1 at Arena in Los Angeles, with nominations set to be announced on Nov. 7.
