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Musicians Push Congress to Pass Bill Aimed at Reforming Ticket Industry

Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry. Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry. On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding reforms to the current live-event ticketing system. On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding reforms to the current live-event ticketing system. The open letter was organized by Fix the Tix, a coalition spearheaded by the National Independent Venue Association and Eventbrite. Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. . Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. . Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. . We are joining together to say that the current system is broken: predatory resellers and secondary platforms engage in deceptive ticketing practices to inflate ticket prices and deprive fans of the chance to see their favorite artists at a fair price, Fix the Tix open letter, via NBC. Other artists to sign the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde and Fall Out Boy. Other artists to sign the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde and Fall Out Boy. Other artists to sign the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde and Fall Out Boy. The Fans First Act looks to reform three significant issues that plague the ticketing industry, including transparency and consumer protections. The Fans First Act looks to reform three significant issues that plague the ticketing industry, including transparency and consumer protections. The bill also looks to prevent potential bad actors from reselling tickets at exorbitant prices. The Fans First Act is one of several bills introduced in recent years that seeks to fight unfair ticketing practices. . Other bills include the TICKET Act, the BOSS Act and the SWIFT Act. . It is clear that all participants of the live event ecosystem, from artists, to venues, to fans, demand comprehensive ticketing reform and consumer protection against the predatory ticket resale practices that have deeply afflicted live entertainment in the United States, Stephen Parker, executive director of the National Independent Venue Association, via NBC

Billie Eilish Announces New Album

Billie Eilish , Announces New Album. Eilish's third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft,' will drop May 17, AP reports. . The 22-year-old took to Instagram on April 8 to make the announcement. She also shared the album's artwork. Eilish went on to say that she won't be releasing any singles before the album comes out. I wanna give it to you all at once, Billie Eilish, via Instagram. I truly could not be more proud of this album, Billie Eilish, via Instagram. Eilish's brother, Finneas, co-wrote the album. The album does exactly as the title suggests: hits you hard and soft both lyrically and sonically while bending genres and defying trends along the way. , Via press release. ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ journeys through a vast and expansive audio landscape, immersing listeners into a full spectrum of emotions. , Via press release. In light of Eilish's recent criticism of wasteful packaging, it was also announced that recyclable materials will be used for physical formats. In a continued effort to minimize waste and combat climate change; across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track-listing and using 100% recyclable materials, Via press release

Musicians Sign Open Letter Warning About AI Threat to Artists

Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists. The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.". The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.". Working musicians are already struggling to make ends meet in the streaming world, and now they have the added burden of trying to compete with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement. The unethical use of generative AI to replace human artists will devalue the entire music ecosystem — for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement. Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi. Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi. Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi. Norah Jones, Chuck D. Norah Jones, Chuck D. Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Make no mistake: we believe that, when used responsibly, AI has enormous potential to advance human creativity and in a manner that enables the development and growth of new and exciting experiences for music fans everywhere. , Via open letter. Unfortunately, some platforms and developers are employing AI to sabotage creativity and undermine artists, songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter. We must protect against the predatory use of AI to steal professional artists’ voices and likenesses, violate creators’ rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter

These 5 US Cities Have the Fastest-Rising Home Prices

These 5 US Cities Have the , Fastest-Rising Home Prices. 'Newsweek' reports that five cities in the United States saw home prices increase by more than 8% between January 2023 and January 2024. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index showed that all 20 cities analyzed had year- over-year increases during the same period of time. According to the report, , these are the five cities where , home prices grew the fastest:. Chicago, IL, Home prices increased by 8% year-over-year in the Windy City. According to the latest Redfin data, the median sale price of a house in Chicago was $335,000 as of February 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to the same time last year. Charlotte, NC, Charlotte saw home prices increase by 8.1% year-over-year for 2024, with the median home price at $399,995. Detroit, MI, Motor City saw home prices jump 8.3%. The median sale price of a home was $83,000, a significant 15.3% increase compared to 2023. 'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production. 'Newsweek' reports that while Detroit has some of the cheapest home prices in the nation, its housing market is seeing a resurgence due to a boom in electric vehicle production. Los Angeles, CA, The city's 8.6% hike ranked as the second-highest price increase in the nation with the median home price at $975,000, a 5.9% increase year-over-year. San Diego, CA, San Diego registered a whopping 11.2% price increase for 2023 with the median sale price sitting at $940,000, a 10% year-over-year increase.

These US Cities Have the Highest Populations of Millionaires

These US Cities, Have the Highest Populations of, Millionaires. According to a report by Henley & Partners, the United States remains the top country in the world for private wealth creation and accumulation. Quartz reports that the U.S. accounts for about 32% of global liquid investable wealth, valued at approximately $67 trillion. Here are some of the cities with the largest populations of millionaires, according to the report. Austin, This Texas city had the biggest explosion in millionaire growth in the U.S. over the past ten years, reaching 32,700 by the end of 2023. . Miami, This Florida city is home to 35,300 millionaires and 15 billionaires, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Boston, While having just eight billionaires, the fewest of any other city on the list, this New England city is home to , 42,900 millionaires. Seattle, This Washington State city is the home of some of the largest corporations in the U.S., including Amazon and Microsoft. It's also home to 54,200 millionaires and 11 billionaires. . Chicago, Approximately 120,500 millionaires live in this Midwestern metropolis. . Los Angeles, The second-most populous city in the U.S. has about, 212,100 millionaires and 43 billionaires. San Francisco, The tech hub of the U.S. boasts the most billionaires with a whopping 68, as well as the second-most millionaires with 305,700. . New York, The city with the most high net worth individuals has about , 349,500 millionaires and 60 billionaires

Lollapalooza 2024 Headliners Announced

Lollapalooza 2024 , Headliners Announced. Lollapalooza 2024 , Headliners Announced. Headliners for the annual Chicago festival were announced on March 19. They are Blink-182, Future, Hozier. They are Blink-182, Future, Hozier. They are Blink-182, Future, Hozier. the Killers, Melanie Martinez, Metro Boomin. the Killers, Melanie Martinez, Metro Boomin. the Killers, Melanie Martinez, Metro Boomin. Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. . Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. . Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. . Skrillex, Stray Kids, SZA and Tyler, the Creator. . Other big-name performers include Deftones, Killer Mike. Other big-name performers include Deftones, Killer Mike. Kesha, Renee Rapp, Kenny Beats. Kesha, Renee Rapp, Kenny Beats. Kesha, Renee Rapp, Kenny Beats. Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet, Vince Staples and more. Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet, Vince Staples and more. Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet, Vince Staples and more. Pierce the Veil, Zedd, Victoria Monet, Vince Staples and more. This year, the festival will take place from Aug 1-4 in Grant Park. . Presale begins March 21 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices will increase at noon when the public sale begins. The cost of a 4-Day General Admission Ticket starts at $385

St. Patrick's Day by the Numbers

St. Patrick's Day by the Numbers. Everyone can be Irish for a day on March 17. In the U.S., St. Patrick's Day has evolved into a reason to celebrate your Irish heritage. On average, 13 million pints of Guinness are served on March 17. Chicago has a famous tradition of dyeing its river green. The tradition started in 1942, and takes 40 pounds of dye. Boston is a great place to celebrate with its annual parade. It is the most Irish city in the U.S., with 20.4% of its citizens are of Irish ancestry. 79% of celebrators plan to wear green.