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Taylor Swift's TAS Rights Management Files Trademark Applications to Protect Voice and Image from AI Misuse
On April 24, 2026, TAS Rights Management filed three trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect specific soundbites of Taylor Swift's voice and an iconic image from her Eras Tour. This move is prompted by the increasing misuse of AI technology to create unauthorized deepfakes exploiting her likeness and voice. The long-term implication may lead to a new precedent in intellectual property law, enabling celebrities to assert federal claims against AI-generated infringements more effectively.
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Taylor Swift's TAS Rights Management Files Trademark Applications to Protect Voice and Image from AI Misuse
On April 24, 2026, TAS Rights Management filed three trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect specific soundbites of Taylor Swift's voice and an iconic image from her Eras Tour. This move is prompted by the increasing misuse of AI technology to create unauthorized deepfakes exploiting her likeness and voice. The long-term implication may lead to a new precedent in intellectual property law, enabling celebrities to assert federal claims against AI-generated infringements more effectively.
Michael Jackson biopic sets box office record and boosts music streams
The Michael Jackson biopic has achieved a record-breaking global box office gross of $217 million during its opening weekend. This surge in box office success has coincided with a 95% increase in streams of Jackson's music, reflecting renewed interest in his catalog. The film's performance may lead to a wave of new biographical projects centered on iconic musicians, reshaping their legacies in popular culture.