No one is born a famous rock star. There are years of dues-paying that come before the fame, often including some pretty mundane day jobs.
Chris Cornell was a seafood wholesaler, which meant he went home smelling of fish guts.
Kurt Cobain worked as a school janitor while his wife, Courtney Love, could once be found stripping at a place called Jumbo’s Clown Room in Hollywood.
Brandon Flowers of the Killers worked as a bellboy at the Gold Coast Casino in Vegas.
And still with the hospitality industry, Eddie Vedder worked as a night security guard at a hotel. He was eventually fired when his boss realized that instead of doing his rounds, Eddie was spending all his time noodling on his guitar.
· 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Beef short ribs (boneless), cut into 1-inch cubes
· ¼ cup Canola oil (or other neutral cooking oil)
· ¼ cup Cashews (whole or roughly chopped)
· ¼ cup Red curry paste
· 1 Cinnamon stick
· 3 Whole cloves
· 1 Star anise
· 3 Makrut lime leaves (standard for Southeast Asian curries)
· 3 Tbsp Fish sauce
· 1 Tbsp Palm sugar (brown sugar works as a substitute)
· 2 cups Coconut cream
· 1 cup Kabocha squash, cubed
· 1 Liter (~4 cups) Beef broth
· To taste: Salt and black pepper
· For serving: Jasmine rice or rice noodles
Instructions
1. Sear the Beef: Work in batches to avoid crowding the pot.
Heat the canola oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot (like a Dutch oven) over medium heat. Add the cubed beef short ribs and sear until lightly browned on all sides.
2. Bloom the Spices and Curry Paste:
Once the beef has some color, add the red curry paste, cashews, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and lime leaves. Cook and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the paste is highly fragrant and coats the beef.
3. Build the Braising Liquid:
Pour in the coconut cream, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Stir well, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
4. Simmer the Curry: 2 to 2.5 hours.
Stir in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Turn the heat down to low, add kabocha squash, cover partially, and let it cook for just over 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The curry is ready when the beef is completely fork-tender and the sauce has reduced and thickened.
5. Season and Serve:
Taste the curry and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot over a bed of jasmine rice or rice noodles.
Copyright is one of the oldest laws still in use. The rules regarding the “right to copy” intellectual property were first protected by Great Britain’s Statute of Anne in 1710. The US followed with its own law a month later. Canada jumped on board in 1832 as a colony and reaffirmed it as a country in 1921. These laws protect creators and those who invest in something that benefits the public at large. Woe to anyone who tries to steal these ideas, concepts, and creations. Just ask Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams what they went through with their song Blurred Lines (which they lost), or Ed Sheeran, who battled over the originality of his Shape of You (in which he eventually prevailed).
Copyright, of course, extends to music. Great Britain clamped down on sheet music piracy in 1777, followed by France in 1791 and the US in 1831. The last of these was important because protection was extended from just sheet music to melody and lyrics, something that we take very, very seriously. Today, if your song sounds suspiciously like a previously released track, you could end up defending yourself in court on charges of plagiarism. Radiohead, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, and many others have spent millions on lawyers extricating themselves from such issues, often with mixed success.
There are, however, three musical things you cannot claim as your own forever and ever. The first is song titles. Nothing prevents anyone from calling their new song Smells Like Teen Spirit, although that would be a bad idea. But it does explain why the title Hold On has been used by artists ranging from Santana and Kansas to Wilson Phillips and Justin Bieber.
Chord progressions are also free to use because they are considered to be the building blocks of composition. This includes guitar riffs, which, at their heart, are just another type of chord progression. For example, let’s compare these three songs. No harm, no foul in each case.
There are thousands of similar similarities. Again, nothing illegal about any of them.
The third thing a composer can’t copyright is a rhythm. Again, beats are fundamental to creating music and can’t be protected by one artist. One very common example is the seven-note Shave and a Haircut Two Bits, which dates to at least 1899 when it appeared in a minstrel song entitled At a Darktown Cake Walk. You’ve heard variations eleventy billion times.
But what would happen if, through some quirk of law, a beat was ruled eligible for copyright? The result would be a legal apocalypse. Suddenly, all the songs in the known universe using that beat would suddenly be infringing on copyright. Vast sums of money would have to flow to the entity that successfully laid sole claim to that rhythm
This was the potential outcome of the Steely and Clevie copyright case involving what is known as the “dembow riddim,” which was used as the beat for Fish Market, a B-side to an obscure single released in Jamaica in 1989. The “boom-ch-boom-chick” rhythm rose out of the Caribbean with the rise of dancehall music.
Over the past few decades, it’s become a very popular beat that has been used on nearly 2,000 songs from artists ranging from Shabba Ranks (Demo Bow, 1990) to Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (Despocito, 2017) to Ed Sheeran (Shape of You, 2017). It’s also a foundational beat for practically the entire reggaeton genre, including a long list of songs by Bad Bunny.
In 2021, the estate of Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson (he died in 2009), filed a lawsuit in California against Universal Music and Warner Chappell Music, claiming that Steely and his partner, Cleveland “Clevie” Brown were the originators of the dembow riddim and were thus its rightful owners. Any song by any artist using the dembow riddim was thus in violation of copyright and therefore owed Steely and Clevie a lot of money. Plus damages, of course.
What should have been an open-and-shut case– copyright law clearly says that rhythms are exempt from exclusive ownership–dragged on for almost five years. Eventually, everything ended up in the hands of Judge André Birotte Jr. In July, he said that this case had to go to a jury, which was completely unexpected. Then, in another unexpected move (and after Bad Bunny’s attorneys convinced him to reconsider), Judge Birotte reversed himself, saying that the people representing Steely and Clevie failed to establish a case for control of the rhythm.
The final ruling is that the plaintiffs had attempted to base ownership of the beat on a “Frankenstein copyright.” Their whole case, he said, was based on claims involving three separate songs, not just Fish Market. Therefore, the beat does not exist as a single standalone copyrighted work. Therefore, all allegations of copyright infringement are null and void. Cue the cheers of millions of reggaeton artists and fans worldwide.
Two things remain unresolved, however. First, Steely and Clevie still have a shot. Slivers of this case involve unauthorized samples of their original record. That can be very actionable.
And second, what if an alleged rhythmic infringement can be proven to be a singular work that has been copied? Given the importance of beats in hip-hop (some of which are quite intricate), could someone bring forward a similar case? And lawyers being lawyers…
Why do I feel that this issue is far from settled case law?
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Travelers wait for their flights at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Indonesia, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.
AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting other domestic airports as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Geological Agency said the volcanic island located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands had showed signs of activity since Friday before erupting for 30 seconds at 3:53 a.m. Sunday. Closed-circuit camera footage showed lava flares from the volcano.
No casualties were reported and no evacuation order was issued. The nearest settlement is more than 16 kilometres (10 miles) away, but authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least three kilometres (two miles) from the active crater.
Volcanic ash spread across parts of Jakarta and Lampung province on Sumatra’s southern tip, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said.
AirNav Indonesia closed airspace around Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma airports in Jakarta, as well as six other airports, including Radin Inten II Airport in Lampung, because of volcanic ash.
Thousands of passengers affected
By Sunday evening, the closure had affected 467 flight movements in Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta airport alone that affected about 150,000 passengers. The airport was ordered closed until at least 9:30 p.m.
“It’s of course an inconvenience,” said Diego Urdiales, a Spanish tourist who was supposed to fly home to Madrid. “I was supposed to get input from the airline … but so far no news.”
“It’s a natural disaster, it’s a force majeure, so, what can we do?” said Michele Gouw, an Indonesian passenger. “We just have to accept it and wait for the airline and airport directions.”
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it was closely monitoring the eruption’s impact on air travel and coordinating with airlines, airport operators, air navigation services and the meteorology agency.
“Safety remains our top priority in every operational decision,” Lukman F. Laisa, Ministry of Transportation director general of civil aviation, said in a statement.
He warned flight schedules could face cascading disruptions affecting aircraft rotations, fleet availability and terminal capacity as airlines work to restore operations.
The eruption also disrupted services at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and at Medan.
Volcano remains active
Indonesia’s volcanology agency and the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre identified two ash clouds using satellite imagery. One plume rose to 20,000 feet (6,100 meters) and drifted northeast over Jakarta, Banten, West Java and nearby waters. A second cloud reached 50,000 feet (15,200 meters) and spread over parts of Banten, Lampung and Bengkulu provinces, the southern Sunda Strait and sections of the Indian Ocean west of Sumatra.
Lana Saria, head of Indonesia’s Geological Agency, said activity at Anak Krakatau has intensified since July, with Sunday’s eruption the strongest during the current period of unrest.
The repeated eruptions indicate a continued supply of magma and volcanic gases beneath the volcano, she said, though officials cannot predict whether a larger eruption will occur.
“We continue to evaluate the volcano’s development based on all monitoring data, not solely on the number of eruptions or the height of the ash column,” Saria said in a video briefing.
She said the main hazards include volcanic ash, high concentrations of gas and the ejection of hot rocks and other material around the crater area.
Anak Krakatau, which means “child of Krakatau,” is the offspring of the famous Krakatau, whose monumental 1883 eruption triggered a period of global cooling.
The eruption caused a tsunami in 2018 that killed at least 430 people in Sumatra and Java. Researchers believe volcanic activity triggered an underwater landslide and caused a large chunk of Anak Krakatau’s southwest slope to collapse and displace a large volume of water. Scientists said Anak Krakatau island was only about a quarter of its original size after that eruption.
—Associated Press journalists Edna Tarigan, Dita Alangkara and Fadlan Syam in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed to this report.
Rescue workers look for the trapped survivors under the debris of a building that collapsed in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.
AP Photo/ Vipin
A building collapsed in New Delhi on Sunday, killing at least one person and trapping several others, officials said.
The five-story building, which housed a boys’ hostel, collapsed in Satya Niketan, a densely populated neighborhood known for its private student accommodations near a Delhi University campus.
Authorities did not immediately say how many people remained trapped, but the Press Trust of India news agency reported that dozens of people were living in the building.
Lawmaker Anil Sharma said some people had been rescued and several others trapped inside were making phone calls for help while rescuers remained in contact with them.
Police, firefighters and crews from India’s disaster response agency searched the rubble as earthmovers cleared debris to help rescuers reach those trapped inside.
At least two people were hospitalized in critical condition, officials said.
The cause of the collapse was not immediately known.
Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken ageing structures.
Labour Day? Already? Why do June, July, and August feel like one short month while February feels like three? New Music Friday is a bit sparse, but that’s by design. It’s not good marketing to drop new records on a weekend that radio often devotes to countdowns and pre-recorded programming. Yet, there are still a few things that demand our attention. (Oh, and believe it or not, I received my first new Christmas release of 2026. Too soon. WAY too soon.)
Singles
1. The Offspring, I Wanna Be Sedated (Concord Records)
It was 50 years ago that The Ramones released their debut album, so there have been all sorts of tributes drifting around. The Offspring, a band that wouldn’t exist had it not been for The Ramones, have recorded this cover, a fan favourite when they perform it live.
2. The Sammy Rose Band, Blue (Right Coast Records)
Here’s an alt-rock band from Florida that’s a mix of blues, pop, and even country. It’s a somewhat improbable formula, but it works.
I’ve always thought of Switzerland’s Accept as an amalgamation of The Scorpions and AC/DC. For this record, they’ve selected 19 songs from their career and re-imagined them featuring almost fifty guest musicians. That includes Billy Corgan, Kirk Hammett, Rob Halford, Phil Anselmo, Billy Sheehan, and more.
2. Dexy’s Midnight Runners, LOVE (Heavenly Recordings)
Quick: When was the last time Kevin Rowland released an album under the name Dexy’s Midnight Runners? If you guessed 1985, you’d be right. Before you click on the video, beware that this is not another Come On Eileen. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
3. Ellie Goulding, I Know Too Much (Interscope)
Ellie is one of my favourite British singer-songwriters of the last fifteen years and she just keeps getting better. This is her sixth studio album and was written between sessions of boxing and exercising. This, she says, somehow allowed for greater emotional depth. Fun fact: She has a classical album that hasn’t been released yet.
4. Gradience, Anomaly (Metal Blade)
Just in case you need something dark and aggressive, this is the debut album from a Danish band that works in the genre of “blackened death metal” that also touches on the experimental. Not for the time. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, either.
5. Personal Trainers, Human A**holes (Bella Union)
If I’m honest, I only picked this album because I knew you’d be curious about the title. This is the Dutch indie collective’s third album. Guitarists will appreciate the lyrics of this single.
6. PRESIDENT, Blood of Your Empire (Atlantic)
I’m throwing this one in because I’m fascinated by anonymous bands. PRESIDENT is a mysterious masked band from the UK that has generated quite a bit of online chatter over the last year. Who are they? What are they up to? Maybe this debut studio album will offer some clues.
Athletics Canada says one of its members has gone missing while attempting to break a mountain-running record in the Alps along the Switzerland-Italy border.
The national sport governing body says in a statement that Kalie McCrystal was last seen Tuesday.
It says the skyrunner and mountaineer was climbing Italy’s Matterhorn, a roughly 4,481-metre-tall, horn-shaped peak overlooking the Swiss town of Zermatt.
The statement says McCrystal has many years of experience in technical, high-altitude environments, and has climbed the Matterhorn before.
“This was therefore not her first ascent of the mountain,” it said.
The statement did not give details on the record she was trying to break.
“Kalie is a highly respected athlete and a valued member of the worldwide skyrunning community,” it said.
“Our thoughts are with Kalie, her family and everyone close to her at this extremely difficult time. We are hoping for her safe return and are grateful to those involved in the ongoing search.”
Riley Webb, a close friend from McCrystal’s hometown of Squamish, B.C., said he has known her for about five years and described her as an accomplished mountain runner, lawyer and deeply caring friend.
“She was very thoughtful and compassionate. Always there for you. Truly always there for you,” he told Global News.
Webb said McCrystal’s disappearance and the uncertainty surrounding the search have been difficult for those close to her.
“As a friend and someone very close to her, it’s almost unbearable,” he said.
The two began pursuing mountain and trail running around the same time, training and heading into the mountains together.
Webb said McCrystal’s passion and dedication to the sport stood out, as did her desire to champion women in mountain running.
A woman was taken to hospital after being attacked by a bear while hiking in the backcountry near Whistler, B.C., on Friday evening.
A group of three hikers encountered two bears near Conflict Lake in the Callaghan Conservancy at around 5 p.m., the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said in a social media post Saturday afternoon.
One of the bears attacked the woman before disengaging, officials said.
The Conservation Officer Service’s Predator Attack Team, Squamish RCMP and Squamish Search and Rescue responded to the area by helicopter.
The woman received first aid at the scene before she was airlifted to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Conservation officers said an adult male black bear found at the attack site was killed due to safety concerns.
However, officials said they have not determined whether a black bear or grizzly bear was responsible for the attack.
Officers returned to the area Saturday to continue their investigation.
Trail access in the area is now closed, and officials are asking people to stay away while the investigation continues.
RELATED: New Brunswick lawyer in hot water after using generative AI for legal citations.
Quebec’s courts have issued new guidelines restricting judges’ use of generative artificial intelligence, stressing that judging must remain a fundamentally human responsibility.
The guidelines, jointly adopted by the Quebec Court of Appeal, Superior Court, Court of Quebec and the province’s municipal courts, say generative AI can be used for certain supporting tasks but cannot replace judicial reasoning, the assessment of evidence or deliberation.
Judging, they say, must remain the exclusive responsibility of judges.
“Generative AI, however sophisticated, possesses neither judgment nor conscience and is not subject to any form of accountability,” states the 10-page document. “It cannot understand the human, social and legal context specific to each case.”
The move comes months after questions were raised about whether a Quebec judge may have used generative AI in preparing a decision.
La Presse reported in March that a decision contained references to case law that did not exist, raising the possibility that generative AI had been used. The episode helped create a sense of urgency within the judiciary as it worked to establish rules for the technology.
The courts say there is currently no approved, secure institutional generative AI tool available to judges. They also warn that existing tools rely on algorithms whose workings remain largely opaque.
“Judging cannot be reduced to a technical exercise,” the guidelines say. “It is an intrinsically human function, based on deliberation, consideration of context, respect for dignity, the requirement of fairness and the exercise of moral responsibility.”
The courts acknowledge that generative AI can be useful, but say it cannot be used as a source of legal authority or reasoning, to assess evidence or to make decisions.
Judges may use it for limited tasks such as correcting, revising, rephrasing or translating text they have already written, certain administrative work, or locating information within specified sources.
Any such use must remain under human control, and AI-generated material must be independently verified.
The guidelines make clear that judges remain fully responsible for their legal reasoning, the contents of their decisions, and the accuracy of the facts, references, quotations and legal authorities they cite.
“No error can be attributed to the tool used,” the document says. “The use of a generative AI tool does not diminish the judge’s obligation to verify or their full responsibility for the final result.”
The guidelines say AI cannot be used for substantive legal reasoning, analyzing or characterizing facts, assessing evidence or credibility, determining the outcome of a dispute, or drafting those parts of a decision.
“If the use of AI has the effect or purpose of determining the legal outcome, assessing credibility or interpreting disputed facts, interpreting the relevance of facts, or formulating the reasons for a decision, it must not be used,” the guidelines say.
The courts also warn judges about confidentiality risks.
Judges should not provide AI tools with draft judgments, notes about ongoing cases or information protected by law or a court order.
Until an authorized institutional system is available, judges using an AI tool for permitted purposes must also ensure its settings prevent information they enter from being used to train or improve the system.
When in doubt, the guidelines recommend judges refrain from using generative AI.
The guidelines are intended to protect principles including judicial independence, impartiality, fairness, human rights and access to justice, while ensuring confidentiality, security and data protection.
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