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- 1AI executive calls generative AI 'the largest theft of labor in human history'βΌAI exec: We may have pulled off βthe largest theft of labor in human history.β
A tech executive involved in a lawsuit over AI training data is quoted calling generative AI potentially 'the largest theft of labor in human history.' The remarks surfaced through documents made public in the case, in which creators allege their work was used without permission or payment. The comment is drawing attention because it appears to acknowledge, from inside the industry, concerns that artists, writers and other workers whose material trained AI systems have not been compensated.
- 2Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs historyβTaylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift made MTV Video Music Awards history by becoming the most-awarded artist in the show's history. Accepting the top prize, she dedicated the award to country legend Dolly Parton, a gesture widely shared across music news and fan communities. The milestone cements Swift's dominance at the VMAs and adds to a run of record-breaking achievements in her career.
- 3Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80βCountry music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after 'brief battle with cancer'
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, has died at the age of 80 following what reports describe as a brief battle with cancer. The singer, songwriter and philanthropist was one of the most celebrated figures in American music, with a career spanning more than six decades and hits including 'Jolene' and 'I Will Always Love You'. Tributes are pouring in from fans and fellow artists worldwide.
- 4Taylor Swift breaks BeyoncΓ©'s VMAs record with three winsβTaylor Swift broke BeyoncΓ©'s VMAs record, bringing home 3 new awards
Taylor Swift won three new awards at the MTV Video Music Awards, surpassing BeyoncΓ©'s previous record at the ceremony. The milestone extends Swift's status as the most decorated artist in VMAs history and adds to her streak of chart and award dominance. Fans and entertainment outlets are celebrating the achievement and debating how the two pop stars now compare.
- 5Taylor Swift makes VMAs history, honors Dolly PartonβΌTaylor Swift makes VMAs history and dedicates award to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift made Video Music Awards history, becoming the most awarded artist in the show's history, and dedicated her award to Dolly Parton. The milestone cements her status as one of pop's most decorated performers, with fans and media widely praising her tribute to Parton.
- 6Taylor Swift and Charli XCX Shine at VMAs Red CarpetβTaylor Swift and Charli XCX among stars to light up VMAs red carpet https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cw7v4plplmgpo?at_m
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX were among the major stars drawing attention on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. The event brought together leading pop artists for one of the music industry's most-watched nights, with arrivals and fashion moments generating widespread interest among fans and entertainment media.
- 7British celebrities defeat AI firms over copyright, warn AustraliaβΌBritish celebrities beat AI companies lobbying to get free use of their work. They have a warning for Australia
British celebrities have won their lobbying campaign against AI companies seeking free use of creative work, and are now cautioning Australia against adopting similar exemptions. Their intervention signals that artists' pressure can shape government policy on AI and copyright, with the UK debate serving as a warning for other countries weighing tech-friendly rules that would let firms train models on creative work without payment.
- 8Madonna Opens MTV VMAs with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcxβΌMadonna Opens MTV Video Music Awards With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx, Plus Sombr, Debi Mazar and More
Madonna opened the MTV Video Music Awards in a segment featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx, with appearances from Sombr and Debi Mazar among others. The pairing of pop's biggest legacy star with two of today's most-streamed artists is drawing attention, as fans react to the cross-generational stage moment at one of music television's flagship ceremonies.
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Taylor Swift has set a new record for the most MTV Video Music Award wins by any artist, adding to her haul at this year's ceremony. The milestone cements her status as the most decorated act in the show's history, and fans and music outlets have been widely celebrating and debating the achievement.
- 10Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs historyβTaylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history
Taylor Swift has become the most-awarded artist in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards, adding to her record haul at the ceremony. The milestone extends her dominance of the awards show, where she has collected numerous trophies across her career, and fans are celebrating her latest achievement in pop music.
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Global girl group KATSEYE is a top trending search in Canada, coinciding with the announcement of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour lineup. Deadline reports the tour will star Olivia Rodrigo, Hilary Duff and other performers, fuelling speculation and discussion about which artists, including KATSEYE, will appear on this year's holiday bill.
- 12German town bans Stolpersteine memorials to Nazi victimsβGerman town bans stumbling stone memorials to Nazi victims
A German town has banned the installation of Stolpersteine, the small brass plaques set into pavements across Europe to commemorate victims of Nazi persecution. Germany's education minister has sharply criticised the move, calling it a "scandal". The memorial project, initiated by artist Gunter Demnig, has placed tens of thousands of stones in front of victims' former homes, and the ban has sparked national debate about how Germany remembers its past.
- 13Madonna and Taylor Swift Win Top Honors at MTV VMAsβΌMadonna and Taylor Swift Win Top Honors at MTV Video Music Awards
Madonna and Taylor Swift took home the biggest prizes at the MTV Video Music Awards, with both artists recognized at the top of the annual music ceremony. The double win puts two of pop music's most prominent figures in the spotlight on the same night, drawing attention from fans and music media worldwide.
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Rapper Macklemore has announced a tour under the banner 'Free Palestine', drawing wide attention online. The announcement quickly spread across social media, with supporters praising the artist for using his platform on the Gaza conflict and critics questioning his stance. Reactions remain divided along familiar political lines.
- 15Singer D4vd to stand trial over girl's deathβΌD4vd murder case: Singer to stand trial on charges over 14-year-old girl's death
Singer D4vd is set to stand trial on charges connected to the death of a 14-year-old girl. The case, now moving toward trial, has drawn wide attention given the artist's fame. Details of the charges and the circumstances of the girl's death have not been outlined beyond the announcement that the case will proceed to court.
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The MTV Video Music Awards are taking place, with The Hollywood Reporter publishing a live-updating list of winners as they are announced. Fans and entertainment media are tracking which artists take home trophies across categories including Video of the Year and best new artist, with results and reactions spreading across social media throughout the night.
- 17Ariana Grande sues alleged hackers over leaked unreleased musicβΌAriana Grande sues alleged hackers over unreleased music leaks
Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against individuals accused of hacking her accounts and leaking unreleased music. The pop star is pursuing legal action to stop further distribution of stolen material and hold the alleged hackers accountable. The case highlights growing concerns among major artists about unauthorized leaks of unfinished songs and private recordings.
- 18Taylor Swift Sets Record as Madonna Wins at 2026 VMAsβΌ2026 MTV VMAs Best Moments: Taylor Swift's Record, Madonna Wins & More
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards produced several headline-grabbing moments, according to The Hollywood Reporter's roundup of the ceremony's highlights. Taylor Swift set a new record at the show, while Madonna took home a win, with the two pop icons among the night's biggest stories. The recap frames the 2026 edition as a milestone event, drawing attention to the continued dominance and enduring star power of both artists.
- 19K-pop Booms While HYBE and JYP Stocks SlumpβΌK-pop Boom Contrasts With Plunging Entertainment Stocks: HYBE, JYP Lead Declines
South Korean entertainment stocks are falling even as K-pop enjoys a global boom, with HYBE and JYP Entertainment leading the declines, according to a Chosun Ilbo report. The contrast highlights investor concerns over revenue dependence on album sales and concerts, rising costs, and uneven earnings from artist activities, despite the genre's surging worldwide popularity and record-breaking releases.
- 202026 MTV Video Music Awards: The Winners So FarβΌ2026 MTV Video Music Awards: Winners List (UPDATING LIVE)
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are underway, with media outlets maintaining live-updating lists of winners as they are announced. Rolling Stone Australia is among the publications tracking the full honours list in real time. Readers are following along to see which artists take home the top prizes in categories spanning video of the year and artist of the year.
- 21D4vd charged with murder in death of teenage girlβΌD4vd charged with murder in 'brutal and horrific' death of teenage girl: DA
Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a teenage girl, according to the district attorney, who described the killing as brutal and horrific. The charges mark a major escalation in a case that had already drawn widespread attention to the young artist, whose music had a large following online. Details of the allegations and court proceedings have not been fully disclosed.
- 22Taylor Swift and Madonna win big at 2026 MTV VMAsβMTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna win at awards dominated by female artists
Taylor Swift and Madonna both took home awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, in a ceremony dominated by female artists. Swift added to her record-breaking VMA haul, while Madonna's win drew attention given her long history with the show. The strong showing by women across the major categories has become the main talking point from the night.
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The full list of winners from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards has been published by Rolling Stone Australia, revealing which artists took home the night's top prizes. The rundown gives music fans a complete overview of the honours handed out at this year's ceremony.
- 242026 MTV Video Music Awards: Full winners list announcedβΌ2026 MTV Video Music Awards: See the full list of winners
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have concluded, and the full list of winners has been released. Outlets are publishing the complete rundown of honorees across the ceremony's categories, giving fans a look at which artists took home the night's biggest prizes, including the top video and artist awards.
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A Time magazine piece argues the Grammy Awards continue to misjudge and undervalue Asian music, using BTS and the global rise of K-pop as the central case. The article examines how the Recording Academy's category structures and voting patterns have treated Korean acts, and what that says about broader biases in how Western institutions recognise Asian artists.
- 26Madonna and Taylor Swift Among Big Winners at MTV VMAs 2026βΌMTV VMAs 2026 winners list: Madonna wins Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift takes home Video of the Year and Sienna Spiro wins Best New Artist
The MTV Video Music Awards 2026 have handed out their top honors, with Madonna taking Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift winning Video of the Year, and Sienna Spiro named Best New Artist. The full winners list is drawing attention from fans and entertainment outlets following the ceremony.
- 27Milwaukee Museum Returns David Drake Pots to Enslaved Artist's FamilyβMilwaukee Museum Returns Pots by Enslaved Artist David Drake to Family
A Milwaukee museum has returned pots made by David Drake, the renowned enslaved potter of the American South, to his descendants. Drake, who worked in South Carolina in the 1800s and famously signed and inscribed his stoneware, is among the most celebrated African American artists of his era. The restitution is drawing attention as part of a wider movement by US institutions to return objects made by enslaved people to their rightful heirs.
- 28Anti-ICE compilation album to benefit immigrants rights groupsβA new anti-ICE compilation album benefits immigrants rights organizations https://www. npr.org/2026/09/28/nx-s1-59767 22
A new compilation album titled Contra ICE, Vol. 1 has been released, with proceeds going to organizations supporting immigrants rights. The project reportedly involves artists including Kathleen Hanna and Adrian Quesada, and is framed as a musical response to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Early reaction online is positive, with listeners sharing the story widely.
- 29Madonna to Open 2026 VMAs With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCXβΌMadonna Opens 2026 VMAs With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX
Madonna is set to open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, performing alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX. The pairing of pop's most enduring icon with two of the biggest current names in music is being billed as a generational handoff moment for the ceremony. Fans are already speculating about what the joint performance will look like ahead of the show.
- 30Dolly Parton joins MTV VMAs tribute to late starsβDolly Parton and other late stars honored during MTV Video Music Awards
Dolly Parton took part in a memorial segment at the MTV Video Music Awards honoring music figures who died, alongside other late stars remembered during the ceremony. Such tributes are a tradition at the awards show, giving the industry and fans a moment to reflect on artists lost over the past year.
- 31Calypso Legend The Mighty Sparrow Dies at 91βThe Mighty Sparrow, Trinidadian Titan of Calypso, Is Dead at 91
The Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidadian singer widely regarded as the greatest calypso artist of all time, has died at the age of 91. Known for hits like 'Jean and Dinah' and for shaping modern calypso over a career spanning decades, the Grenada-born star dominated Caribbean carnivals and influenced generations of musicians. Tributes are pouring in from across the Caribbean and the music world.
- 32MTV VMAs 2026: Madonna and Taylor Swift lead nominationsβMTV VMAs 2026 winners: Full list as Madonna, Taylor Swift lead the nominations
The full list of winners at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards has been published, with Madonna and Taylor Swift heading the field of nominees. The awards ceremony honours the year's best music videos and performances, and the list confirms which artists took home trophies at this year's edition.
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MTV has announced the winners of its 2026 Video Music Awards, honouring the year's top music videos and artists. Coverage is focusing on which artists took home the biggest prizes at the annual ceremony, though the specific winners have not been detailed in available reporting.
- 34Madonna Wins Seven Awards Including Artist of the Year at 2026 MTV VMAsβ2026 MTV Video Music Awards: Madonna Dominates with Seven Wins Including Artist of the Year
Madonna took home seven trophies at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, including the top honor of Artist of the Year. The sweep marks a dominant night for the pop icon at the ceremony. Details about the event and reaction are still limited, but the scale of the win is drawing attention across music media.
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The full list of winners from the MTV Video Music Awards 2026 has been published by multiple news outlets, including USA Today and Central Oregon Daily. Coverage is focused on cataloguing which artists took home the major prizes at this year's ceremony. Readers are checking the results to see which performers and videos were recognised.
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The Guardian has published the full list of winners from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, detailing which artists took home trophies at this year's ceremony. The rundown covers the main categories and honours from the annual music awards event, giving readers a complete overview of the night's results.
- 37Sombr's NSFW Belt at the VMAs Divides the InternetβΌSombrβs NSFW Belt at the VMAs Is Dividing the Internet
Singer Sombr turned heads at the MTV Video Music Awards with a belt that many viewers deemed not safe for work, and reactions online are split. Some fans are praising the bold red-carpet fashion statement, while others are calling the look inappropriate for a televised awards show. The outfit has become one of the most talked-about moments from this year's VMAs.
- 38Madonna Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 VMAsβMadonna Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 VMAs: 'I Spent the Last Year-and-a-Half Finding Myself'
Madonna took home the Artist of the Year award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, telling the audience she had spent the last year and a half 'finding myself'. The win puts the pop icon back at the center of music conversation and is being covered widely, with attention focused on her reflective acceptance speech as much as the trophy itself.
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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards delivered a star-studded night, with Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX teaming up for the opening performance. BLACKPINK's Lisa became the first K-pop solo artist to win Best Pop, tearing up during her acceptance speech. Nirvana's Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear reunited to accept the Video Vanguard Award, while Raye performed "Where Is My Husband!" and producers promised a fast-paced show.
- 40Mighty Sparrow, Calypso Legend, Dies at 91βThe Mighty Sparrow, Trinidadian Titan of Calypso, Is Dead at 91 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/arts/music/the-mighty
The Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidadian singer widely regarded as the greatest figure in calypso history, has died at the age of 91. Known as the 'Calypso King of the World', he shaped the genre for decades with hits and sharp social commentary, and tributes from across the Caribbean music world are pouring in.