Controversy and industry trends among superstars: The music industry shakes up

Taylor Swift announced her temporary departure from the music industry, shocking fans

On June 11, Taylor Swift posted a long article on social media, announcing that she would temporarily leave the music industry and focus on her personal life after completing the "Forever" world tour. This news directly caused the stock price of Universal Music Group to fall by 5% in a single day, and tickets for her last tour were sold for more than $5,000 in the secondary market.

Industry insiders speculate that Swift may turn to film production or start her own entertainment company in the future, similar to Rihanna's Fenty model.

AI music controversy escalates: Drake's new song was exposed to use AI to generate human voice

In late June, Drake's new single "Ghost in the Machine" was exposed to use AI to simulate the voice of the late singer XXXTentacion in some sections, sparking ethical controversy. Although the team insisted that "legal authorization has been obtained", many musicians (including Billie Eilish and Finneas) publicly criticized this practice for "lack of respect for the deceased."

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) then announced that it would formulate "AI Music Industry Guidelines" to require clear labeling of AI-generated content, otherwise it might face legal action.