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Elvis Presley music owners sue Anthropic over alleged unauthorized AI songs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The owners of Elvis Presley’s music are suing AI company Anthropic after allegedly using his songs without permission and creating alternate versions. The lawsuit alleges Anthropic used lyrics from 274 songs to train its Claude chatbot. The rights holders are seeking up to $150,000 per...
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Jon Hassell’s Eerie Legacy
While many players who grew up in Memphis’ musical stew took the city’s inspirations further afield in the wider world, none of them did so as expansively as the late Jon Hassell. Though hardly a household name here, he’s a towering figure of innovation in international circles, emblematic of an element of Memphis music that’s not often recognized: its musos’ experimental tendencies.
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Irish Dancers, Gaelic Sports and a Parade: An Irish Halloween Plan for the Whole Family
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and Irish Network Memphis has a plan that doesn’t involve a single fun-size candy bar. On October 31, the Memphis Samhain Irish Festival is back for its second year. It’s a free, all-ages day of Irish music, dance, food and sport at Madison Avenue Park and the Brass Door Irish Pub, running 11 AM to 8 PM. It kicks off with a parade at 11, so get downtown early.
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Mayor Paul Young, Operation HOPE's John Hope Bryant Set Cossitt Library Fireside Chat
Memphis Mayor Paul Young is teaming up again with Operation HOPE CEO and author John Hope Bryant for a fireside chat and book signing at Cossitt Library on Monday, November 9, 2026. The Downtown library at 33 S. Front St. will host a reception and workshops from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., followed by the fireside chat from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and a book signing from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
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Russell and Kailey Dickerson Receive St. Jude Angels Among Us Honor
Russell and Kailey Dickerson received the 2026 Angels Among Us honor during the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids seminar, held October 20-21 at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. The gathering celebrated the country music community’s continuing support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The award recognizes dedication...
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Elvis Presley’s music owners sue AI company Anthropic over copyright
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A group that owns the rights to Elvis Presley’s musical catalog has sued artificial intelligence company Anthropic for alleged copyright violations. The lawsuit, filed Friday in a federal court in Northern California, claims Anthropic used some of Elvis’s most famous musical works, including “All Shook Up,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and […]
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The Sound of Hope travels to Memphis to compete at the Bands of America Memphis Regional
MEMPHIS, TN – The Sound of Hope traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to compete at the Bands of America Memphis Regional, alongside bands from across the nation, including Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Arkansas!. Through hard work and dedication, our students brought home some new hardware!. CLASS 1A CHAMPIONS!. Outstanding...
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Apollo Theater inspired traveling tour comes to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A free, traveling outdoor celebration that brings Harlem’s Apollo Theater’s arts, culture, and empowerment directly to local communities will make a stop in Memphis this weekend. Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis is partnering with the Apollo and Kwanza Jones for the ‘Culture In Motion“ national roadshow. The community boost block party […]
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Inaugural Mekong Memphis Festival to celebrate 50 years of Southeast Asian community
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis’ Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, and Thai communities will gather Sunday for the inaugural Mekong Memphis Festival. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1368 Jefferson Avenue. The event marks 50 years since Southeast Asian refugee families began resettling along the...
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Remembering Josephine “Jo” Bridges, A Memphis Music Pioneer Whose Legacy Will Live Forever
Honoring the extraordinary life of a Stax Records trailblazer, educator, mentor, and woman whose influence helped shape the sound and soul of Memphis music. MEMPHIS, Tenn., The Memphis music community is remembering the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Josephine “Jo” Bridges, a pioneering music executive, producer, educator, and cultural leader whose contributions helped shape one of the most influential eras in American soul music. Bridges, who passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 94, leaves behind a legacy defined by artistic vision, leadership, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to helping others succeed.
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Demolition begins on historic Midtown synagogue
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Crews have begun tearing down the old Temple Israel synagogue, which has stood on Poplar Avenue near Montgomery Street since 1916. The structure, now owned by Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, is being torn down to make way for a 73,000-square-foot sanctuary as part of a $310 million redevelopment plan for its Midtown campus. […]
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One City, Many Nations: Memphis Cup of Nations and Family Festival Celebrates the Cultures That Make Our City Home
What started as an international soccer tournament has grown into a celebration of culture, community and connection. This weekend, the Memphis Cup of Nations and Family Festival invites everyone to be part of it. Memphis has always been a city shaped by the people who call it home. From our...
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Collage Dance celebrates Memphis culture, soul with “Origins”
Collage Dance, one of the 50 largest ballet companies in the nation, will perform “Origins,” at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, Oct 23-25, opening the 17th repertory season for the pre-eminent, Black-led performing arts organization. Company artists will bring four contemporary ballets to the stage for three...
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Theatre Memphis brings rock 'n' roll history to life with "Million Dollar Quartet"
Theatre Memphis brings the legendary sounds of Sun Records to the Lohrey Stage with "Million Dollar Quartet," running through November 7. The musical recreates the historic night of December 4, 1956, when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered for an impromptu jam session at Sun Studio in Memphis, making music history.