Author: Arabian Media staff

AI music startup Udio is facing another copyright lawsuit — this time a proposed class action on behalf of independent artists who have been “left without a seat at the table” in the high-profile litigation filed by the major labels. Weeks after news that Universal Music, Warner Music and Sony Music were in talks to potentially settle their billion-dollar lawsuit against Udio, a country singer named Tony Justice is filing his own case against the company in Manhattan federal court. Seeking to represent “thousands” of other independent artists in a class action, Justice says the earlier lawsuit filed by the…

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Paris Jackson is not going to apologize for how she’s spending a difficult day.  After facing backlash for her scheduled performance on the anniversary of dad Michael Jackson’s death June 25 as part of her tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra, the 27-year-old defended how she is spending the anniversary.  “So, people are mad again,” Paris wrote in a since-expired June 13 Instagram Story, per the Independent. “One of the tour dates I’m supposed to be going out on tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my…

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Something new is buzzing around Target store shelves — BEEUP, a honey-powered fruit snack co-founded by soccer superstar David Beckham and serial entrepreneur Shaun Neff.While the world is well aware of Beckham’s prowess on the pitch, they might not know about his other true passion: beekeeping. “Beekeeping began as a hobby with my sons, but quickly grew into a deep appreciation for honey as a powerful superfood that provides natural energy,” says Beckham. “I am excited to make this wholesome, nutritious ingredient available for active kids and families in the form of these incredible BEEUP snacks.”Related: Kendall Jenner and Odell…

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Long-time Paramount executive Barbara Zaneri is departing the company after 25 years. Zaneri, chief program acquisitions officer at the company, is stepping down to focus full time on a nonprofit group she founded, the Gold Star Services Network. As she departs, Virginia Lazalde-McPherson will take on new duties at Paramount, becoming chief acquisitions officers for Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios. “Anyone fortunate enough to work with Barb knows she is a true force of nature, blazing trails across the industry and leading with vision, grit and empathy,” Paramount co-CEO and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios president Chris McCarthy wrote in a memo…

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This is a flash deal so move quickly if you’re interested!The set includes four rectangular containers, four round containers, and four square containers, all made from glass with airtight easy-lock plastic lids, plus five plastic sauce containers with lids.Promising review: “After unboxing well packaged storage containers, they went to the dishwasher for a cleaning. Having used them for a time now, they are durable, and stack and store well. From the fridge to the microwave and then the dishwasher. The seals on the lids do a great job of not leaking. Overall a great product and money well spent.” —PhillipPrice: $33.99 (originally…

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In advance of this weekend’s first Arkansas edition of Kid Rock‘s Rock the Country festival, the “American Bad Ass” singer sat down with the state’s Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, to discuss why he’s bringing his “pro-American” event to the Natural State. Describing the concept of the two-day fest slated for June 20-21 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds as a “small town, pro-American… everything pro-American music festival for a lot of people I felt were underserved in this country,” Rock said he was excited when he heard from Trump administration press secretary Huckabee Sanders had invited him to her state. The…

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Investors from the early-stage network JIIF have committed Rs 26.5 crore to Atomic Capital’s Rs 350 crore debut fund, marking one of the group’s largest collective investments in the consumer-focused venture capital space.Atomic Capital, a newly launched VC firm, is focused on backing digital-first consumer brands, wellness products, and regionally relevant ventures. The significant participation from JIIF members signals growing conviction in India’s next consumption wave, driven by rising aspirations beyond metro cities and an expanding D2C ecosystem.“It’s a proud moment to see our members support Atomic Capital’s first fund,” said Jeenendra Bhandari, Chairman, JIIF. “The investment aligns with our…

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Among her updates was a video chronicling her growing baby bump during her pregnancy with Elliott. She captioned the May 11 post, which also included clips of her son’s first weeks of life, “Growing you has been the greatest gift of my life. Thank you for making me your mommy baby boy.” And the family of three have a number one fan in Hailie’s father, Eminem (real name Marshall Mathers). After all, when his daughter’s first wedding anniversary fell on the same date as one of his shows, the rapper made sure to share a special shoutout onstage. “Long time,…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In my work advising enterprise leaders on AI adoption, I’ve seen a surprising pattern emerge. While the industry is preoccupied with building ever-larger models, the next wave of opportunity isn’t coming from the top — it’s increasingly coming from the edge.Compact models, or small language models (SLMs), are unlocking a new dimension of scalability — not through sheer computational power, but through accessibility. With lower compute requirements, faster iteration cycles and easier deployment, SLMs are fundamentally changing who builds, who deploys and how quickly tangible business value can be created. Yet, I…

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