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Why Audiobook Narration Is Physically Harder Than It Sounds

By Austen Moret. Published on: October 17, 2026.

Listening to an audiobook can make narration sound deceptively simple. A performer sits down with a book, reads the words and eventually emerges with ten or fifteen hours of finished audio. Compared with voice work built around shouting characters, rapid commercial sessions or physically animated performances, reading a novel aloud might not immediately seem particularly […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks

Female pop star holding a smartphone, illustrating Nicki Minaj's improvised voiceover after a recording mishap.

Nicki Minaj Turns Recording Mishap Into an Impromptu Voiceover

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: October 11, 2026.

Even celebrities occasionally run into technical problems while recording videos, and Nicki Minaj recently found herself dealing with […]

Filed Under: General

Cinematic 1930s New York mystery scene illustrating Anjelica Huston's voice role in Amy Ephron's Unseasonably Cold audiobook.

Anjelica Huston Joins Amy Ephron’s Unseasonably Cold Audiobook

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: October 10, 2026.

Academy Award-winning actress Anjelica Huston has added another voice performance to her extensive career, joining the audiobook adaptation […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks

Traditional British red postbox in a Christmas setting illustrating the Royal Mail AI voiceover controversy involving late BBC narrator Paul Vaughan.

Royal Mail Faces AI Voiceover Controversy Over Late BBC Narrator Paul Vaughan

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: October 9, 2026.

Royal Mail has confirmed that it used an artificial intelligence-generated voiceover in its 2025 Christmas advertising campaign after […]

Filed Under: AI

AI Voice Rights Dispute Over Child Performers Sparks Industry Backlash

By Austen Moret. Published on: June 28, 2026

A fast-moving controversy over AI voice rights in children’s animation has drawn major attention across the entertainment industry, after reports said child voice performers were being asked to agree to contract language that would allow the use of their voices in artificial intelligence. The dispute quickly became tied to Peppa Pig, the long-running children’s series […]

The Voices Behind the World’s Biggest Football Commercials

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: June 27, 2026

The FIFA World Cup is one of the largest advertising events on the planet. Every four years, brands compete for attention alongside the biggest tournament in football, launching campaigns that often become as memorable as the matches themselves. Fans may remember iconic goals, dramatic upsets, and championship celebrations, but many also remember the commercials that […]

Spotify Expands AI Advertising Strategy With Automated Voiceovers

By Maria Pendolino. Published on: June 25, 2026

Spotify is continuing its push to modernize digital advertising, and artificial intelligence is becoming a larger part of that strategy. Recent reports indicate the company is expanding its advertising business by investing in automation, AI-powered campaign tools, and AI-generated voiceovers designed to simplify audio ad production for advertisers. The latest developments build on Spotify’s advertising […]

SAG-AFTRA Audiobook Performers Gathered to Discuss Union Priorities and Celebrate Narration Excellence

By Tom Aglio. Published on: June 24, 2026

SAG-AFTRA audiobook performers gathered in New York earlier this year for two connected events focused on the future of audiobook narration and the recognition of standout work in the field. According to SAG-AFTRA, more than 100 audiobook narrators attended a national meeting at the union’s New York local office on March 2, 2026. The meeting […]

How the FIFA World Cup Creates Voiceover Work Beyond the Broadcast Booth

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: June 23, 2026

When fans think about voices at the FIFA World Cup, they usually think about match commentators. Those voices matter, of course. A dramatic goal call can become part of football history, and the right commentator can make a moment feel even larger than it already is. But the World Cup creates far more voiceover work […]

TikTok Voice Actor Linked to $25 Million Plan to Revive Spirit Airlines

By Austen Moret. Published on: June 21, 2026

Voice actors occasionally make headlines for major casting announcements, video game roles, or animation projects. It is far less common to see one connected to an effort to revive a commercial airline. That unusual situation recently emerged when reports linked social media personality and voice actor Moses Jeanfrancois to a proposed $25 million plan involving […]

Google Added AI Voiceovers to Its Advertising Platform. Voice Actors Took Notice

By Austen Moret. Published on: June 18, 2026

Google’s expansion of AI-generated voiceovers into its advertising products marked another major step in the spread of synthetic voices across mainstream marketing. The feature, introduced for Performance Max and Demand Gen video campaigns, allows advertisers to add AI-generated narration to video ads directly within Google’s ad tools. For marketers, the feature is designed to make […]

Lionel Richie Wants to Trademark His Voice. Could More Performers Follow?

By Austen Moret. Published on: June 15, 2026

For decades, Lionel Richie has been recognized by fans around the world through a combination of hit songs, memorable performances, and one of the most distinctive voices in popular music. Now, that voice has become the center of an important legal and technological discussion. Recent reports revealed that Richie has filed multiple trademark applications related […]

Looney Tunes Voice Actor Jeff Bergman Joins Toy Story 5

By Virginia Welch. Published on: June 10, 2026

Veteran voice actor Jeff Bergman has joined the voice cast of Toy Story 5, adding another major animation franchise to a career already closely tied to some of the most recognizable cartoon characters in entertainment history. Bergman is voicing Mr. Potato Head in the new Disney and Pixar film, taking over a role long associated […]

Final Fantasy VII Revelation: What We Know About the Trilogy’s Final Chapter and Sephiroth’s New Voice Actor

By Tom Aglio. Published on: June 8, 2026

After years of speculation, Square Enix has officially unveiled Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final entry in its ambitious remake trilogy. Announced during Summer Game Fest 2026, the game will bring Cloud Strife’s modern journey to its conclusion while introducing new gameplay features, expanded exploration, and a notable change to one of the […]

Billy West Returns as Rayman as Ubisoft Revives a Platforming Classic

By Tom Aglio. Published on: June 3, 2026

Ubisoft has officially brought Rayman back into the spotlight. During PlayStation’s State of Play presentation in June 2026, the publisher unveiled Rayman Legends Retold, a refreshed version of one of the most acclaimed platformers of the last decade. The announcement immediately generated excitement among longtime fans who have spent years wondering when the limbless hero […]