Idols

Virtual K-Pop Idols Stand Their Ground: Court Orders Defamation Fine in Landmark Ruling

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Seoul, South Korea — A South Korean court has ordered a social media user to compensate a virtual K-pop group, Plave, due to defamatory remarks made online. The user is required to pay 500,000 won, equivalent to about $360, for their derogatory comments against the animated members of the group. Plave, which debuted in 2023, consists of five virtual members who are brought to life through motion-capture technology and are voiced by anonymous performers. The group’s agency filed a civil lawsuit last year after the user posted disparaging remarks about the band on social media. … Read more

From Initial Rejection to Top 10 Triumph: American Idol’s Zaylie Windsor Wins Over Luke Bryan with Billie Eilish Cover

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Los Angeles — In an unexpected turn of events on “American Idol,” contestant Zaylie Windsor, who previously received a “no” from judge Luke Bryan during her initial audition, delivered a performance that prompted Bryan to rank her among the top 10 competitors. Windsor’s rendition of Billie Eilish’s “Better Than Ever” on Sunday night’s episode left a notable impression on the panel of judges, which includes Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Bryan. During Hollywood week at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, the show’s format pushed contestants through a grueling elimination round known as the “Idol … Read more