Highlights from the Entertainment Beat

Lorde has voiced her discontent with Spotify's "About the Song" feature, which utilizes AI to provide contextual information about songs. Her criticism came after the AI produced an incorrect description related to her Ultrasound tour performance, which she disputes. Lorde expressed concern that AI-generated interpretations may limit audience engagement with her work. She also called for artists to have the option to opt-out of this feature. Spotify confirmed it has removed the erroneous content and is working to refine the tool based on user feedback. (Hollywood Reporter) The NBA is currently in a holding pattern regarding its 2026-2027 season schedule, primarily waiting for LeBron James to decide on his playing future following his recent announcement to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized the influence James's decision will have on various key dates, including opening week and Christmas Day. Silver also touched on broader topics, including ongoing discussions about league expansion and the shifting landscape of local media rights, with streaming platforms gaining prominence in broadcast rights considerations. (Hollywood Reporter) The UFC's event featuring Conor McGregor and Max Holloway drew an impressive audience, averaging 6.5 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America. This statistic reflects the popularity of the rematch, which peaked with 8.3 million concurrent streams, making it one of the highest-performing live events on Paramount+. The total audience for UFC 329 reached nearly 16 million, largely driven by viewers in the U.S. This rematch had significant historical relevance, coming 13 years after their first encounter. (Deadline Hollywood) Meg Stalter addressed her absence from the Broadway play "Oh, Mary!" after being diagnosed with bronchitis. She shared updates on social media, indicating her hope to recover quickly while acknowledging the fantastic performances of her understudies, who have taken over her…