Stage legend and 79-year-old Academy Award winner Liza Minnelli has unveiled a new track titled Kids, Wait Til You Hear This. It marks her first musical release in 13 years.

The song was produced using artificial intelligence technologies. Minnelli was quick to emphasize, however, that her vocals on the recording are entirely authentic.

«I would never allow my voice to be cloned or copied. We used AI for the arrangement, not for the vocals. Every shout and every word in the track is mine», the singer wrote in a post on Instagram.

Liza Minnelli

For many fans, the musical style came as a surprise: Kids, Wait Til You Hear This is a dynamic deep-house track, driven by a rhythmic beat and infused with energetic phrases and the star’s instantly recognizable intonations.

Notably, the song shares its title with Minnelli’s forthcoming memoirs – a detail that has only heightened interest in the release.

The artist explained that she turned to artificial intelligence in search of new forms of creative expression. According to her, music must always be rooted in connection and emotional sincerity, while new technologies should serve to support artists rather than replace them.

Minnelli also noted that such tools allow performers to remain full owners of their creative work – a principle that holds particular significance for her.

Photo: Instagram @officiallizaminnelli

The world’s first actress fully generated by artificial intelligence is preparing to finalize a deal with a real talent agency. This was revealed by Elin Van der Velden – actress, screenwriter, and founder of Particle6, a studio working on AI projects for film and television – at the Zurich Film Festival.

According to Van der Velden, her virtual protégé, Tilly Norwood, already possesses all the attributes of a real actress: she has her own website, social media accounts, and a portfolio. Negotiations with agencies are in the final stages, and the contract is expected to be signed in the coming months. By early 2026, Tilly may even have virtual «colleagues» – several more AI actresses being created by the studio.

Van der Velden emphasized that Tilly is positioned specifically as a film and TV actress, not as a commercial character or mascot. She can participate in projects at the director’s discretion, and her image is carefully designed to be perceived by the audience as an organic part of the media landscape.

The path to this moment was not easy. At the beginning of the year, film studios and producers were skeptical about the idea of AI actresses, considering the project more of an experimental marketing move. By summer, however, interest in virtual characters had grown: studios began discussing potential contracts and collaborations.

The industry is already actively debating the ethical and professional implications of AI actors. While the realism of movements and facial expressions is not yet perfect, the fact remains: virtual actors can perform without limitations of time or geography, changing their age and appearance according to the script. This opens new possibilities for producers while presenting a challenge to traditional actors.

The creators stress that virtual actors represent the future of cinema. They can become a full-fledged part of the production process rather than just a technological experiment. If Tilly’s contract is signed, it will set a precedent capable of reshaping casting and film production.

Photo: Instagram @tillynorwood