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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Anthropic Wins First Round In Lawsuit From Music Publishers Over Song Lyrics
A federal court has rebuffed a bid from a trio of music publishers suing Anthropic to stop the use of their lyrics to train the Amazon-backed company's AI system. U.S. District Judge Eumi Lee on Tuesday found that Universal Music Group, Concord Music Group and ABKCO didn't prove that the existing licensing market is being undercut by Anthropic pilfering their material without consent or payment. She also pointed to concerns regarding the 'enforceability and manageability' of a court order that would require the company to rebuild future training models due to the 'enormous and seemingly ever-expanding scope' of works that the case concerns. If the injunction was granted, it would've extended to hundreds of thousands of songs owned by the music publishers. More from The Hollywood Reporter Lady Gaga Announces Mayhem Ball Tour With Shows in North America and Europe Jonas Brothers Take Fan Experience JonasCon on the Road For Select Show Stops Chappell Roan Says People Expect Her to "Play by Different Rules Because I'm Gay" In a statement, the publishers said they remain 'very confident in our case against Anthropic more broadly.' They added that the company 'already conceded the merits of our claims against its infringing outputs of our copyrighted song lyrics, by entering into a stipulation requiring it to maintain 'guardrails' to prevent such infringing outputs, thereby resolving a critical aspect of the motion in our favor.' At the heart of the lawsuit, filed in Tennessee federal court in 2023, are allegations that Anthropic copied lyrics from artists such as Katy Perry, the Rolling Stones and Beyoncé to build its AI model. When asked the lyrics to Perry's 'Roar,' for example, the company's AI chatbot Claude provided an near-identical copy of the words in the piece. The publishers sought a sweeping court order that would temporarily block Anthropic from using lyrics owned by the publishers moving forward. In Tuesday's ruling, the court stressed the 'unknowable universe of songs' that the injunction would apply to. 'Publishers did not offer a concrete or definitive way for Anthropic – as the party subject to the injunction and the legal repercussions of a violation – to ascertain its parameters or comply with its terms,' Lee wrote. Anthropic maintained that excluding an undefined amount of material from its training library would be 'virtually impossible' and would require it to 'have to undertake constant efforts to update the corpus, and restart the future model's training process.' Among the main arguments advanced by publishers is that existing and future licensing opportunities from lyrics aggregators and other AI companies is being undercut by Anthropic using their copyrighted materials without payment. The court disagreed, finding that the publishers haven't advanced any evidence that Anthropic's use of song lyrics has reduced license fees from lyrics websites, which it underscored does not compete with Claude. It said that much of the potential harm from this conduct was resolved in a deal between the two sides reached earlier this year to maintain existing guardrails that prevent Claude from providing lyrics to songs owned by the publishers or create new song lyrics based on the material. Lee also concluded that the market for training licenses has grown since the lawsuit was filed contrary to arguments from publishers that the use of their lyrics to train Claude will damage their position in future negotiations with AI companies. Rather than an injunction, she said that publishers can pursue monetary damages if they ultimately prevail in the lawsuit. In the ruling, the court didn't decide the issue of fair use — a critical question in AI cases that asks whether the use of copyrighted material without a license is permitted, though its analysis of the licensing market may hint broadly at how other judges consider the issue. 'We are pleased that the court did not grant the plaintiffs' disruptive and amorphous request for interim relief in this case,' Anthropic said in a statement. 'As the case continues, we look forward to explaining why use of copyrighted material for training large language models aligns with fair use principles under copyright law.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paris Baguette Teams Up with JonasCon to Bring Fans Exclusive Access to Tour Tickets and a VIP Experience to Jonas Brothers' Tour Opener
The neighborhood bakery café sponsored the "Sky Stage" at JonasCon on March 23, launching a sweepstakes to bring fans first access tickets to the Jonas Brothers kickoff show at MetLife Stadium on August 10. MOONACHIE, N.J., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Paris Baguette and JonasCon, a one-day fan event in celebration of the Jonas Brothers 20th anniversary, are partnering to host a VIP concert experience sweepstakes*. PB Rewards members now have the first opportunity to score tickets to see the Jonas Brothers at the opening night of "JONAS20: Living The Dream" Tour on August 10, 2025 at MetLife Stadium. The sweepstakes is live now, running through Sunday, May 4, 2025. "We're thrilled to partner with JonasCon to bring this exclusive experience to our PB Rewards members. This partnership celebrates special moments through the connection of music and delicious treats. What better way to celebrate than with pastries and beverages from Paris Baguette," said Katie Silvio, Director of Brand Marketing. "PB Rewards members who place an online order using the PB mobile app that includes a pastry and beverage using promo code PBJONAS will be automatically entered for their chance to win." How to Enter PB Rewards members can enter to win by doing the following: Log into your PB Rewards** account or sign up on the Paris Baguette mobile app Place an online order through the Paris Baguette mobile app Add your favorite pastry and beverage to your cart Use promo code PBJONAS at check out To learn more, click here. The sweepstakes prize package includes 4 tour tickets to the kickoff show at MetLife Stadium, a VIP experience and an exclusive Paris Baguette gift box for the winner. Paris Baguette, sponsor of the "Sky Stage" at JonasCon, which took place March 23 at the American Dream Mall, officially kicked off this sweepstakes at the live event and surprised the audience with spontaneous ticket giveaways following the tour's announcement. PB Rewards members can enter now through May 4, 2025, and enjoy their favorite Paris Baguette pastries and beverages with the added treat that they just might have the chance to sing along to current hits and legendary favorites at the Jonas Brothers tour on opening night, August 10, 2025. Don't forget to follow @parisbaguette_usa on Instagram for all the latest offerings and menu updates and visit to find a list of locations near you. *VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 years and older. Sweepstakes Period: March 23, 2025 - May 4, 2025. See Official Rules for more details. **Not a PB Rewards member? Download the Paris Baguette app to join today! Learn more at About Paris BaguetteWith a projected 1,000 bakery cafés in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is on a mission to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community. Paris Baguette serves craveable baked and brewed treats and creates warm and welcoming experiences through a blend of gracious service, expert craftsmanship and community connections. From decisions made behind a desk to smiles offered behind a counter, the desire to spread joy and make the world a happier place drives everything we do. Being a neighborhood bakery café means caring about those around us and finding ways to make a real impact. We do so through our "Love Baked In" programs that bring to life our commitment to serving local communities through various charitable programs and initiatives. Paris Baguette is a leader in the hospitality industry with its commitment to creating unique consumer experiences and a network of successful franchisee relationships. For information and to find the Paris Baguette location closest to you, please visit CONTACT: Daniela View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Paris Baguette
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Jonas Brothers To Record New Theme Song For Disneyland's 70th Anniversary
Coinciding with the band's JonasCon event today — yes, that's a real thing — Disney has announced that the Jonas Brothers will be recording an upbeat new theme song to celebrate Disneyland's upcoming 70th anniversary. A Disney Parks statement indicates the tune, called 'Celebrate Happy,' will be heard 'across various entertainment experiences' as part of the park's anniversary festivities, which begin May 16, 2025 and will run through summer 2026. 'Celebrate Happy' will be available to stream beginning May 13. More from Deadline Bob Iger On How Disney Is Turbo-Charging Theme Parks Jonas Brothers To Celebrate 20th Anniversary With Free Fan Event & Performance In New Jersey Disney Adding New Final Verse To "It's A Small World" Song On Disneyland Ride JUST ANNOUNCED! The Jonas Brothers will participate in Disneyland Resort's 70th anniversary by singing the official celebration theme song "Celebrate Happy"!🎶✨ — Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) March 24, 2025 The trio, of course, has a long and successful track record with Disney. Their first album was released on the Disney-owned Hollywood Records and they gained popularity through appearances on Disney Channel. They starred in the 2008 Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock and its sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. They also starred in their own Disney Channel series Jonas, which ran for two seasons. There have been many more collaborations through the years. The affiliation will continue not just through 'Celebrate Happy,' but also with A Very Jonas Christmas. First-look images for the special were released today by Disney+. The Jonas Brothers will be home for the holidays! Here's your first look at A Very Jonas Christmas coming to #DisneyPlus.🎄 — Disney+ (@DisneyPlus) March 24, 2025 Best of Deadline How To Watch 'Wicked: Part One': Is The Film Streaming Yet? All The Songs In 'Severance' Season 2: From The Who To Ella Fitzgerald 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
CBS News
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Jonas Brothers treat super-fans to pop-up show at American Dream mall
The Jonas Brothers announced their summer tour on Sunday and held a free fan experience at the American Dream mall. The New Jersey natives are celebrating 20 years together as a band and their tour kicks off this summer with a show at MetLife stadium, right near the mall. The band of brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick had some fun just seconds before taking the stage at a pop-up show for super-fans at JonasCon. The mall was transformed into Jonas Brothers world -- with a chance to sign the band's first tour bus, enjoy interactive selfie spots, and even do trivia and karaoke, themed after the brothers, who are New Jersey natives, growing up in Wyckoff before moving to Little Falls, which is just a short drive from the American Dream. Longtime friends Mary Olivier and Jamoul Jean-Paul from Piscataway dressed up as their favorite brothers, and sang their favorite tunes as they were surrounded by thousands who did the same. "It's amazing how far we've come and how I've never frayed that loyalty," Olivier said. "For me, it really shows that they appreciate where they're from and they're showing us love, so I love that," Jean-Paul said. Some fans who waited in line for hours to get a good spot at one of the band's many pop-up shows came from as far away as Chile. Patricia Silva of Santiago said it was well worth the 11-hour plane trip. "Every time I feel sad I put on their music and I think I will be okay, it will be okay," Silva said. And to celebrate 20 years of the Jonas Brothers, Mrs. Fields even made a special cookie there that says Jonas Brothers on it. Briana Sutters of Maryland enjoyed them, saying, "I got doughnuts earlier and I think I want to keep 'em forever."
CBS News
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Jonas Brothers stop by NYC pizza shop while celebrating band's 20th anniversary
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend. The Joe's Pizza location in Greenwich Village was transformed into "Jonas Pizza." They offered exclusive merchandise, such as "Jonas Pizza" t-shirts, hats and pizza boxes. A large crowd of fans gathered outside the shop, with many waiting hours to get a glimpse of Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas. "They came to say a quick hello to all of us who have been waiting for, like, six hours for pizza and for merch," one fan said. The famous brothers stopped to take pictures and sign autographs before hopping in a vehicle and taking off. The New Jersey natives are celebrating 20 years as a band with events across the Tri-State Area. Friday, the brothers helped light the Empire State Building to kick off the weekend. The celebration is all leading up to a special event called JonasCon, being held Sunday at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jonas Brothers will be performing throughout the day, along with special guests. There will also be Jonas Brothers-themed activities – such as "Camp Rock Karaoke," trivia and "GI Jonas laser tag" – and themed food options at certain restaurants. Some lucky fans will also be randomly selected to take part in a meet-and-greet at the end of the night. For more information, visit .
