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Greggs customers spend more if store is playing classical music
He may be one of the world's best-selling musicians – but you might not find Phil Collins 's songs playing in Greggs. For it appears that customers of the high street bakery chain might be less inclined to part with their cash if they are…
Iggy Azalea Swears Off Returning to Music: 'I Don't Want ...
Iggy Azalea is sticking to her decision: she's done with rapping. The former rapper, and now cryptocurrency entrepreneur, reiterated on Instagram that she has no interest in reentering the music industry. On Friday (November 28), the 'Fancy' artist…
Shawn Levy Teases the Music of 'Star Wars: Starfighter
Just before the holiday weekend, Shawn Levy shared some new details about Star Wars: Starfighter, specifically its score. The music of the franchise has been some of the most iconic, largely thanks to the efforts of John Williams. For the new film…
Author says he's 'effectively retired' so he can start music career
Sprawled on the airport floor, a middle-aged man lies bleeding. As the wound from his face stains the cold concrete crimson, he looks up and finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun: he is surrounded by heavily armed guards threatening to…
97 percent of people struggle to identify AI music, but it's not as bad as it seems
The people demand transparency. The people demand transparency. Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Streaming…
This underrated music streaming service is shockingly good for playlists
You probably start your day the same way many of us do: reach for your phone and instinctively tap the green circle for Spotify, or the red notes for YouTube Music or Apple Music. The music streaming wars effectively ended years ago for most…
Ryan Cabrera Reacts to Ashlee Simpson's Music Return, Vegas Shows
Ryan Cabrera is singing his praises for ex-girlfriend Ashlee Simpson 's new chapter of music. “Everybody's excited for that. I mean, all of my friends are hitting me up going, ‘Hey, I was gonna go to Vegas. Do you think we can go see…
In Punta Mita, a New Music Series Brings Harmony to This Four Seasons Resort
To be sure, there are plenty of scenic venues where you can see your favorite artists perform, but few places can beat the intimacy and beauty of Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico, where artists have been popping up this year for…
'I visited the Austrian region famous for The Sound of Music
Austria is a popular holiday destination all year round thanks to its beautiful summers, stunning autumn, perfect skiing winters and its rich history and culture. While people are likely to visit the country's capital city of Vienna on their…
Serf music and its alternatives
For a glimpse of what our artificial intelligence (AI)-driven future could be, consider what is happening in the music business. It was through music that the market for non-rare products and services began, where remuneration for the works of the…
Teddy Swims says he sometimes uses AI to make music
Teddy Swims has revealed that he sometimes uses AI to make music. READ MORE: Teddy Swims tells us about the life-changing ‘Lose Control' and “healed” new music at Reading Festival 2024 Speaking at an in-conversation keynote…
Is Saturday Night Live New Tonight? November 29, 2025 Host & Musical Guest
Find out which SNL episode is airing this week on NBC and Peacock. Tired of scrolling? Click here to bump NBC.com 's latest news to the top of your search results. Stuffed with mashed potatoes, stuck to the couch, and craving some Saturday Night…
The holidays continue to come alive with music and merriment this week in CT arts
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In Charles Dickens ‘ “A Christmas Carol,” the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future move Ebenezer Scrooge to mend his stingy curmudgeonly ways. “A Christmas…
AI country hit 'Walk My Walk' built on Blanco Brown's sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics
LOS ANGELES -- When an AI-generated country song called “Walk My Walk” hit No. 1 on Billboard's country digital song sales chart this month, it was credited to a fictional artist named Breaking Rust — a white, digitally…
Sphere Entertainment Shares Up 11% as Music Stocks Have a Rare Winning Week
Sphere Entertainment Co. shares jumped 11.2% to $76.04 in the week ended Nov. 28. Despite frequent news reports that tourism in down in Las Vegas, the Sphere venue's growth has propelled shares of its parent, Sphere Entertainment Co., to a 99.2%…
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