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The world’s largest music companies have licensed their works to a music startup called Klay, which is building a streaming service that will allow users to remake songs using artificial intelligence tools.Klay is the first music AI service to reach a deal with all three major record labels, Universal, Sony and Warner, according to people familiar with the deals. Klay plans to announce its agreements in the coming days, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential plans.Klay is building a product that will offer the features of a streaming service like Spotify, amplified by AI technology that will let users remake songs in different styles. Klay has licensed the rights to thousands of hit songs so that it can train its large language model. ...

As the icy presence of finals looms around the corner and stress levels reach an all-time high, three of NIU’s video game organizations gave NIU gamers the chance to participate in the ultimate gaming experience with some coziness on the side.  Organized by NIU Esports, Huskie Gaming and Gaming For All, the Ultimate Huskie Gaming Night event saw gamers attend to play board and video games all while expanding their community.  Held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Esports Arena of Altgeld Hall, around 50 attendees gathered to take part in both older and newer video and board games.  Video games such as “Fortnite,” “Valorant,” “League of Legends,” “Helldivers 2,” “Overwatch 2,” “Among Us,” “Call of Duty,” “Mario Kart 8” and “Roblox” were common choices for entertainment on PS5, Nintendo Switch, ...

While Paramount must have had hopes for The Running Man to be a big blockbuster, the movie failed to perform in its opening weekend. The Glen Powell-led action thriller had a disappointing global debut of $28 million against a reported $110 million budget, meaning it will likely go down as one of this year’s flops. Amidst these figures, the original The Running Man screenwriter shared one aspect of the release he thinks might have contributed to this result.Steven E. de Souza, who wrote the script for the 1987 adaptation starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (which wasn’t exactly a money-maker either), shared his thoughts to The Hollywood Reporter about its box office performance. Here’s one thing he noted in the interview:What people are saying is there was very little in the marketing here that...

Johnson, a Sebastopol native and Groveton High School graduate, won the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year for 2025. GROVETON, Texas — East Texas country music artist Cody Johnson was declared the CMA Country Music Awards Male Vocalist of the Year for 2025. Johnson, a Sebastopol native and Groveton High School graduate, was nominated for the title in the 59th Annual CMA Awards, which took place Wednesday night. In a tight competition between himself, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top and Morgan Wallen, Johnson was declared the winner. He two total nominations, the other being Entertainer of the Year. Winners for the CMA Awar...

Julie’s Video Poker and Slots and other gaming cafes in Moline are fighting to stay open as a 2022 ordinance phasing out Class K liquor licenses moves forward. MOLINE, Ill. — Gaming cafes like Julie’s Video Poker and Slots, Suzi's Video Poker and Slots and Sofie's Slots could be forced to close as the city’s 2022 ordinance eliminating Class K liquor licenses nears the end of its sunset period. Julie’s has operated for eight years, providing what managing operator Rachel Cox calls a distinct experience. “It's really a unique environment that's different from your bar, your tavern, even the restaurants that have the gaming machines,” Cox said. ...

These based on a true story movies actually hew fairly closely to the true story, taking the minimum number of creative liberties. Though most of these films are several years old, some have some very timely connections. One is even related to the current New York City’s mayoral race. Here’s our list. Dunkirk (2017) Credit: Warner Bros. Dunkirk is one of our favorite uplifting movies because of how closely it follows actual events. But because Christopher Nolan is at the helm, it also plays fascinating tricks with time to make the historical epic fly by. The World War II masterpiece shows how British and Allied troops lived to fight another day against a seemingly unstoppable evil. No one comes out and says it, but if they’d failed, the Nazis might have won World War II. ...

Scott Pryor is known across metro Atlanta as a Marine veteran and a trial attorney who takes on powerful insurance companies for a living. But once the workday ends, he steps into a completely different role — the lead singer of his rock band, where music becomes another form of advocacy."I go to war with insurance companies," Pryor said. "I fight for families and people who are hurt. I go to war for the underdogs."For him, the two worlds aren't as different as they seem. Whether it's a courtroom or a concert venue, Pryor says he's doing the same thing: telling the stories of people who are hurting."In law, I'm a storyteller. In music, I'm a storyteller," he said. "A lot of people are lonely and dealing with mental health issues. I wanted songs that say, 'I see you.' Music lets me express ...

Plenty of video games have boss fights, but creating a truly great boss battle is easier said than done. So many details go into making a fight memorable, from the locations of the fights to the design of the boss to the music that plays during the big battle. One of the most important elements is how a boss is beaten. Some enemies can be taken down with simple attacks and have a larger health bar, but others require players to execute more complex maneuvers. In the 80s and 90s, games had more limitations, but that meant boss fights were more creative. A masterclass example of this can be found in 1996's Kirby Super Star, a game that delivers the most unexpectedly complex boss battle in video game history. Kirby Super Star Pushed Players to the Limit With M...

Netflix has announced the streaming date for two major films in the MonsterVerse arriving on the platform in early December. The highly anticipated additions mark the titles’ official debut on the service. They follow their theatrical success, wide audience reach, and continued relevance within their respective franchises. Godzilla and Godzilla: King of the Monsters begin streaming on Netflix in December Godzilla and Godzilla: King of the Monsters begin streaming on Netflix on December 1 as part of the platform’s scheduled arrivals for December 2025 in the United States. Gareth Edwards directs Godzilla (2014), which introduces the Monsterverse version of the character as the last surviving member of a prehistoric superspecies. The film shows the creature emerging when other ancie...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — A descendant of Davy Crockett is making his mark on the music scene and headlining a popular area bluegrass festival.  Blue Ox Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup on Thursday, with Charley Crockett and Marcus King Band at the top of the billing.  Other acts include the Dead South, I'm With Her, Sierra Hull, Horseshows & Hand Grenades, the Lowest Pair, and Them Coulee Boys. More will be announced in the future. As always, Pert Near Sandstone will play two nights.  The annual music festival, just outside Eau Claire, Wisconsin, will take place from June 25-27, 2026.  Source link