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Universal Music and AI song generator Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new AI music platform

LONDON (AP) — Universal Music Group and AI platform Udio have settled a copyright lawsuit and will collaborate on a new music creation and streaming platform. The companies announced on Wednesday that they reached a compensatory legal settlement and new licensing agreements. These agreements aim to provide more revenue opportunities for Universal's artists and songwriters. The rise of AI song generation tools like Udio has disrupted the music streaming industry, leading to accusations from record labels. This deal marks the first since Universal and others sued Udio and Suno last year. Financial terms of the settlement weren't disclosed.

Brad Paisley says he's 'Mr. More Baseball' after performing at another World Series marathon game

Country superstar Brad Paisley has made history. And Monday night, it wasn’t for platinum records. The singer performed the national anthem during a landmark World Series game. The Los Angeles Dodgers finished an 18-inning Game 3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays nearly seven hours after Paisley sang. Paisley has performed the anthem ahead of four World Series games that went to extra innings, including two 18-inning games that are tied for the longest in Fall Classic history. In an interview with The Associated Press, Paisley said to call him “Mr. More Baseball.”

40 years later, Michael J. Fox looks back on 'Back to the Future'

NEW YORK (AP) — For Michael J. Fox, traveling through time with “Back to the Future” has been part of life. It’s the film that strapped a flux capacitor to his career and that has, ever since, stayed in his rear view. On Friday, “Back to the Future” is, again, back in theaters. The anniversary celebration also includes a new 4K trilogy gift set that comes complete with an OUTATIME license plate. What was once so firmly lodged in the space-time continuum has, over the years, turned curiously timeless. Watch “Back to the Future” now and you might be astonished at how effects-free most of Robert Zemeckis’ science-fiction landmark is.

Movie Review: Minimalist thriller ‘Hallow Road’ lets your imagination run wild

Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys play parents in a stressful situation in the minimalistic thriller “Hallow Road.” They're awoken late one night to a phone call from their teenage daughter, who has left their home after a fight and possibly killed someone on her drive away. Filmmaker Babak Anvari keeps the setting contained to the parents' car as they drive to help their daughter. In her review for The Associated Press, film writer Lindsey Bahr writes that it is “an effectively minimalistic thriller that leaves much room for interpretation...and a good option for anyone looking for something creepy ... without the gore.” “Hallow Road” is in theaters Friday.

A new 'Blue Food' cookbook champions fish and other seafood for any meal

NEW YORK (AP) — A new cookbook by Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver is promoting more seafood in our diets. The two chefs have collaborated on "The Blue Food Cookbook," which offers recipes and information on how to make fish and other seafood more accessible. The book says to be flexible in choosing fish. And it highlights the benefits of sustainable seafood. Zimmern and Seaver aim to dispel confusion about seafood choices. Their cookbook includes diverse recipes, from caviar to tuna casserole, and offers tips on cooking and buying fish. They advocate for seafood as a way to benefit both health and the environment.

A recipe for Fish Stick Panzanella from 'The Blue Food Cookbook' elevates a frozen staple

Fish sticks can be elevated with a touch of class by pairing them with fresh ingredients like heirloom tomatoes. A recipe from “The Blue Food Cookbook" transforms the classic fish stick into a dish inspired by panzanella, a rustic Italian salad. Instead of bread, crunchy fish sticks take center stage. To make this “Blue Food Cookbook” dish, prepare the fish sticks until extra crispy. Whisk together mustard, olive oil, vinegar and salt for a vinaigrette. Toss tomatoes, onion, fennel and arugula with the vinaigrette. Serve with warm, broken-up fish stick pieces and a sprinkle of pepper.

Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist acknowledge their involvement

PARIS (AP) — A Paris prosecutor says two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement in the theft. They were handed preliminary charges for theft committed by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy. They are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world’s most visited museum and took jewels valued at more than 100 million dollars. It took thieves less than eight minutes to steal the jewels in broad daylight on Oct. 19, shocking the world. The jewels have not been recovered.

What NFL fans think about the league's efforts to reduce injuries, according to a new poll

Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk. A new Quinnipiac poll found about half of NFL fans say the league is doing enough to protect players from serious injuries. Most fans, 60%, support expanding the season, including many who say the move for players — which would include a salary increase — is worth the increased risk of injury. The NFL is nearing the midpoint of a season marked by high-profile injuries that have knocked several key players out of action the rest of the way. The poll suggests that for the most part, blame isn’t landing on the league.

A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

NEW YORK (AP) — A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat will be published next year. The book, titled “Sing the 50 United States,” celebrates the United States and is set for release just in time for America’s 250th anniversary. This is the first full manuscript by Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Geisel, to be found since 2015. The manuscript was discovered earlier this year at the Geisel Library in California. New illustrations in the style of Dr. Seuss were created by artist Tom Brannon. Random House Children’s Books plans to publish the book on June 2, 2026.