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US Congress member Scott Fitzgerald has asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether two of the American music industry’s smaller collecting societies - AllTrack and Pro Music Rights - are violating laws relating to unfair or deceptive practices. He also suggests that the government agency consider issuing guidance on how music licensing organisations can ensure they are complying with those laws. Fitzgerald has expressed concerns before about the way the performing rights in songs are licensed in the US, including the fact that there are multiple performing rights organisations each representing different repertoires: so ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and GMR, as well as AllTrack and Pro Music Rights.  His new letter relates to concerns about how the smaller societies communicate what son...

Nintendo has announced its Nintendo Switch Online additions for December, which are for all the N64-era 3D platformer fans out there. On December 17, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tonic Trouble are joining the Switch’s Nintendo Classics library. As a reminder, N64 games are exclusive to Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, along with the emulators for the Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis and GameCube.For retro gaming completionsists, Tonic Trouble might actually be the more interesting get for NSO, despite being far less well known than the Rayman series. It was Ubisoft’s first 3D platformer, but a number of delays meant it ended up releasing in the same year as Rayman 2, and therefore has become a bit lost to time. The game stars an alien janitor named Ed, who accidentally drops a p...

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery continues the adventures of private investigator Benoit Blanc as he endeavors to solve the twistiest mystery in his storied career. Rian Johnson's Knives Out films are beloved for their subversion of common murder-mystery tropes, adopting everyone's favorite part of the genre while reinventing enough elements to feel fresh and new with each installment. Now, the third and possibly final entry of the franchise comes to Netflix this week. Ahead of Wake Up Dead Man, there are plenty of other great murder-mystery movies to whet viewers' appetites. While some play the tropes of the genre straight, others follow Knives Out's example to reinvent mystery movies as a whole. Each of these mysteries are well worth a watch ahead of Rian Johnson's highly antici...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made… PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list on Wednesday. The syncopated rhythm, created in the 1950s, wafts from bars, bedrooms and businesses across Haiti, lifting spirits and providing solace from the country’s grinding poverty and soaring gang violence. On the night of Nov. 18, when Haiti classified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, compas music accompanied a cheering crowd jogging throug...

Love gaming but don't quite know why? Whether you want to understand more about the hobby that steals so much of your time (and cash) or you're keen to work out exactly why it feels so damn good to watch those numbers go up, there's a wealth of literature out there exploring this wonderful world of play. I've been ripping into these titles for years now, but I keep a select few on my shelf within easy reach, and I've brought them all here to you today. Hint: they make excellent gifts for gamers if you're at a loss.Jane McGonigal's 'Reality is Broken' is one of the first I picked up when I got serious about learning how this artform ticks and it's potential away from the controller. It's where I'd recommend most players start, but it's complemented beautifully by works of Tom Bissell, Jorda...

Netflix has released the list of movies and TV shows that will be expiring from the streaming service beginning in January. There’s a large list of movies that will be taken away on January 1, 2026. There are also some fan favorite films listed here, including the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, all six seasons of Lost, the Maze Runner movies, and more. By the way, if you don’t know, it’s normal for Netflix to remove titles each month, and this is not just happening due to the clock striking midnight on January 1, 2026. We’ve gathered up a list of all the titles listed, and you can see for yourself. Be sure to get streaming if you have any of these shows or films on your must-watch list. Keep reading to find out more… Scroll down to see what is being removed from Netflix in 2026, so far… ...

Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. — RANDOLPH—Internationally renowned vocal ensemble Windborne invites audiences to celebrate the season with “Music of Midwinter,” a heartfelt concert that brings light to the darkest time of year. Known for their four-part harmonies and dedication to traditional music from around the world, Windborne will draw on midwinter music spanning continents and centuries—from American and British Isles folk songs to classical works and global traditions. Their lush vocals and warm stage presence create an intimate and uplifting atmosphere that has captivated audiences worldwide. While their Burlington performance is sold out, tickets remain available for their Chandler Music Hall appearance. Windborne—featuring Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Row...

PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More This holiday season has brought with it some excellent offers, and the Skytech Crystal gaming PC is one for all those who are operating with strict spending limits. This gaming PC offers the Ryzen 7 5700 and the RTX 5070 for 8% in this Amazon deal. The original asking price was $1,199.99 but you can grab it right now for $1,099.99. Considering the hardware inside, we think this is a good offer, and aesthetically, this gaming PC is very stylish. The RTX 5060 brings with it all the new technologies like Reflex 2 and DLSS 4 that elevate the gaming experience, and we think it is worth serious consideration. Prices and savings subject to chan...

Obviously the best part of going to the movie theater is seeing something on a really big screen with good sound in a comfy chair surrounded by lots of people who are halfheartedly watching while they occasionally glance at TikTok on their phones. (Okay so the last part is not necessarily ideal.) But I love the entire ritual of theatergoing. The trailers. The hideous carpets that have somehow not been replaced since 1998 even if the theater is only five years old. And especially perusing the latest movie posters, which let you know what films are coming soon to a theater near you.While Netflix and Prime Video and the rest of the streamers do make posters for some of their titles, I do worry that as movie theaters struggle movie posters may become an endangered species. So we ought to celeb...

Universal Music Group, in partnership with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle division, has announced the opening of two new UMusic Shop locations in New York and London.  The Shops offer exclusive custom collections and pieces inspired by UMG’s artists, songwriters and labels, and also provide fans with dedicated locations for exclusive experiences. The New York location is right next to the entrance of Madison Square Garden, and the London store is deep in the heart of Camden Market, the city’s legendary music and arts hub. UMusic Shop NY opens today, Wednesday, December 10, at 2 Penn Plaza, becoming UMG’s first permanent brick-and-mortar superfan retail experience in North America. The store features a wide selection of vinyl and multiple merch offers from artists like Oli...