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Dec 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Shock Claim: Daddy Yankee Accuses Wife of $100 Million Theft

Puerto Rican reggaetón star Daddy Yankee has made a serious accusation. He claims his estranged wife, Mireddys González, took a whopping $100 million from two of his corporate bank accounts. This happened right after he warned her not to make any transactions. Yankee says González and her sister, wh

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Brian Baumbusch: Reimagining Music in Alameda

In a cozy home studio nestled in Alameda, composer Brian Baumbusch is crafting music that’s like a sparkling diamond—each listen reveals new depths. His recent album, "Polytempo Music, " is complex yet accessible, pleasing to the ear but with hidden layers begging to be discovered. Baumbusch, with a

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

U. K. Consults on AI, Music Biz Says Keep Copyright Sacrosanct

The U. K. government is chatting about how and if AI developers can use copyrighted songs to train their AI models. Right now, it's a bit of a mystery for creators and AI firms, making it tricky to know who pays whom. A new normal could let AI companies use songs without permission, but only if crea

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Top Albums of 2024: Surprises and Standouts

Get ready to dive into the best albums of 2024! This year brought us some incredible surprises, like Kendrick Lamar's last-minute release, GNX. The album scene was packed with stunning projects that had us hitting the repeat button non-stop. Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter was a game-changer, reclaiming cou

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Readers' Picks: Top Entertainment of 2024

What did people really enjoy this year? We asked over a thousand readers about their favorite movies, TV shows, music, and theater. The films that came up the most were "Conclave, " "Challengers, " "Wicked, " and "Anora. " For TV, "The Bear" was a clear favorite, with others like "Slow Horses, " "Sh

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Tickets Skyrocket: How Concert Pricing Reached New Heights

In 2024, the concert business hit record highs, but it wasn’t just the music that was soaring. Ticket prices went through the roof too. The Rolling Stones, led by the ageless Mick Jagger, grossed $235 million from just 18 shows. How did they do it? By charging an average of $277. 16 per ticket. That

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Aren't More Women at the Top of Music Companies?

Female artists are dominating the charts, but high-ranking women in music companies are stepping down. This year, top labels like Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG) lost several female CEOs, including industry heavyweights like Michelle Jubelirer and Julie Greenwald. While the

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Dec 17 2024LIFESTYLE

Dancing Doctors: Moving Beyond Medicine

Every year, something amazing happens in the world of medicine. Endocrinologists from India and other countries come together for an event called Colours of India. This isn't your typical medical conference, though. It's all about music and dance. Since 2016, teams from across the globe have been sh

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Dec 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Snoop & Dre Bring the Heat to Our New Playlist

Even as the year comes to a close, the music world isn't done yet. Our new playlist update, "Fire Emoji, " is here with some fresh tunes. Leading the pack is Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's comeback album, "Missionary, " blending classic vibes with modern twists. A standout track is "Gunz N Smoke, " featur

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Dec 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Raphael Saadiq to Guide USC Music Students

Legendary artist Raphael Saadiq is joining the USC Thornton School of Music as the first mentor in their new Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program. This partnership, led by dean Jason King and key instructors, will see Saadiq, known for his work with D’Angelo and Solange, mentoring senior students in the

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