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Man Pleads Guilty to $8M AI Streaming Royalty Fraud — First Case of Its Kind in the U.S.
Michael Smith pleaded guilty to stealing $8M in streaming royalties with AI songs and bots — the first AI music fraud conviction in U.S. history.
#music-industry#streaming#ai4 min
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Parkway Drive Issue Statement After Staff Member Enters Guilty Plea
Parkway Drive issued a statement after a former staff member pleaded guilty to a sex offense involving a minor. Band condemned it and cut ties immediately.
#parkway-drive#metal-news#statement4 min
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Ritchie Blackmore Opens Up About 'Nasty Vertigo Attack' That Forced Show Cancellations
Ritchie Blackmore opens up about the vertigo attack that shut down four November shows — worse than anything, including his 2023 heart surgery.
#ritchie-blackmore#blackmores-night#deep-purple5 min
