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Congress Talks AI Music with Labels Jul 19, 2023

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The boys talk about AI as UMG begs Congress to make legislation to combat the rise of AI copycat artists. Can the US Legal system make a proactive move for music for once? While, one of the biggest booms in tech for concerts brings in huge demand: high quality cell service. Don’t pick up the phone, this and more on the Biztape!

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UMG Ask Congress for AI legislation:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/universal-music-group-calls-on-us-congress-to-pass-new-rules-regulating-ai/

The Fight for Cell Service at Concerts:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/cell-phone-service-music-festivals-better-why/

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"Threading" about Collen Ballinger's Apology Jul 13, 2023

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Zuckburger is coming to eat Elon’s Lunch with Meta’s new app, Threads. People are busy threading (we got to find a new verb for this) but the boys wonder how Meta can keep the momentum. While, the boys talk about the viral and probably worst “apology” of all time on youtube. One Woman, One Ukulele, and more on The Biztape!

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Threads burst into social media::
https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/6/23786127/twitter-lawsuit-threat-meta-threads-app
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2023/07/07/70-million-sign-ups-8-reasons-why-threads-is-blowing-up/?sh=44d22f1f412b

Colleen Ballinger “Apology”:
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/colleen-ballinger-tour-canceled-allegations-1235369711/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb8z8kaekfw&t=678s

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STOP THROWING THINGS AT ARTISTS ON STAGE Jul 05, 2023

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STOP THROWING THINGS AT PEOPLE ON STAGE… This sadly recurring segment on the show returns with some of the wildest stuff the boys have heard. While, Lewis Capaldi announces his break from touring due to his personal health struggles. Can Capaldi keep his career status with his understanding fan base in a world based on touring? This and more on The Biztape!

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Items keep getting throw at Concerts:

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pink-fan-throws-moms-ashes-during-concert-1235362392/

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pink-gets-brie-cheese-from-fan-on-stage-video-1235363336/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/man-allegedly-threw-phone-bebe-rexha-nyc-concert-thought-funny-police-rcna90132

Lewis Capaldi Announces Break:

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/28/entertainment/lewis-capaldi-tour-break/index.html

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Are Celeb Podcasts and Car Radios Over? Jun 28, 2023

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Multi-Million (Yes with an M) podcasting deal are ending across Spotify and other competitors. With Celebrities walking away, the boys take stock if these huge investments were sound…. While, the beginning of the end of Radio is starting with AM being kicked out of new cars. This and more on The Biztape!

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Hollywood is Leaving Podcasts:

https://www.semafor.com/article/06/25/2023/hollywood-is-leaving-podcasting-to-podcasters

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/jun/16/prince-harry-and-meghans-multimillion-dollar-deal-with-spotify-to-end

Cars Ditching Radio?:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/automakers-removing-radio-cars-timeline-future-audio-trend/

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The Beatles Make One Final Record With AI?! Jun 21, 2023

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The Beatles are releasing their final song as a group powered by AI from Peter Jackson. Could this actually be one of the first tasteful post death uses of AI? While, Joe talks about the plight of Black owned record stores and their fight to stay alive. This and More on The Biztape!

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Ai being used for “Last” Beatles Song:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/13/ai-used-to-create-new-and-final-beatles-song-says-paul-mccartney

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Is Grimes Leading The Charge With AI Music? Jun 13, 2023

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The boys discover that their generation continues to be BIG NERDS. Just Kidding, Gen Z is conscious about their health and that is causing many venues to be conscious of the weight of their wallets. On the other end of the industry, Grimes is taking one small step for music mankind with her own AI. Grimes is inviting others to create content with her generated voice but literally at what cost and will other artists follow suit? This and many more on The Biztape!

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Grimes Partners With TuneCore to Distribute AI Songs Using Her Voice:

https://www.billboard.com/business/tech/ai-grimes-songs-distributed-tunecore-1235351841/

Gen Z’s Habiats:

https://www.billboard.com/pro/gen-z-drinking-less-bad-club-business/

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220920-why-gen-zers-are-growing-up-sober-curious

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The Boss and Swifties Go After Ticketmaster May 31, 2023

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This week the boys discuss the ‘Boss Swift Act” which is a congressional bill proposing transparency to the and recualtion to the ticketing world as Live Nation and ticketmaster continue to receive monopoly accusations while the company make record profits each year. Later, Sia’s movie “Music” controversy is back in the news after the singer states that she has been diagnosed as neurodivergent as well as explaining what she went through after the dust settled… or did it? This and more every week on The Biztape!

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Ticketmaster Legislation:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/boss-and-swift-act-proposed-in-congress-to-regulate-live-events-ticket-market/

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/live-nation-president-and-cfo-talks-ai-ticketing-legislation-and-tiktok-at-j-p-morgan-conference/

“Music” Movie:

https://variety.com/2023/music/news/sia-autism-spectrum-1235628381/

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This U.S. State Bans TikTok, What's Next? May 24, 2023

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TIKTOK IS BANNED… at least in Montana. The cyber giant is facing the same Chinese spyware accusations that it has been since its rise in popularity but this time the state of Montana has banned it. Will this decision be set in stone and how will other social media companies react? Later, an update on the Jimmie Allen accusations and how the country singer may be facing some damning evidence. This and more every week on The Bizatape!

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Tiktok’s Ban in Montana:

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/18/1176940592/montana-ban-tiktok-lawsuit-constitution

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/22/1177541355/tiktok-sues-lawsuit-montana-law-ban

Jimmie Allen Update:

https://variety.com/2023/music/news/jimmie-allen-apologizes-wife-affair-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1235618198/

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Google's AI Music Generator May 17, 2023

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Google stocks may be down but they are grabbing attention for their AI initiatives. The boys focus on MusicLm, Google’s AI Music Generator. Google has already pointed out flaws with AI music in a newly released paper but the boys decided to dig deeper. While, *Trigger Warning*Joe broaches into two notable cases with Jimmie Allen and Slowthai. This and more on The Biztape.

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Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" Lawsuit May 10, 2023

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ED SHEERAN WINS! Only a week after the initial trial date, Ed Sheeran won over a grand jury in a copyright infringement case involving “Thinking Out Loud” vs. the family of Ed Townsend and the Marvin Gaye Estate. The stakes were high with Sheeran stating previously that if he lost this case he would QUIT MUSIC. Also, Taylor Swift closes out her Nissan Stadium run by playing in a thunderstorm until 1:35am. A historic night for Nashville as city official breathe a sigh of relief that 70,000 swifties were not disappointed. This and more evey week on The Biztape!

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Taylor Swift Rainstorm:

https://variety.com/2023/music/news/taylor-swift-nashville-rain-lightning-concert-delay-1235605928/

Ed Sheeren Lawsuit:

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/jury-reaches-verdict-ed-sheeran-copyright-infringement-case/story?id=99022695

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-05-03/ed-sheeran-quit-music-if-loses-marvin-gaye-copyright-trial

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-26/ed-sheeran-trial-testimony-marvin-gaye-thinking-out-loud-lets-get-it-on

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