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☆ Is bald Reddit the nicest place on the internet?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The internet isn’t as nice a place as it used to be. Reddit’s r/bald is a 143,000-strong community (comprised mostly of, presumably, bald men) offering advice, support and encouragement to those who’ve taken, or are considering taking, “the plunge” by shaving off their thinning hair. “If there was a top 10 of bald glow ups, you’d be in there somewhere,” reads one of the 13,000 replies. Friends and loved ones may tell us how great we’d look bald but, sadly, we often care more about what strangers (rather than people whose opinions really matter) think of us. There are other ways in which the platform’s design encourages courteous behavior among bald men and beyond.

Persons: Elon Musk, ”, —, Karl Lagerfeld, you’d, “ Bro, Jason Lancaster, Reddit, I’ve Organizations: CNN, Twitter Locations: Reddit

☆ The Miss Universe runner-up made history for Nigeria. After online attacks about her nationality, she felt she had 'a point to prove.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She previously competed at Miss South Africa but withdrew following online attacks on her nationality. Adetshina is now the first-ever Miss Africa and Oceania, a new title awarded by a panel of Miss Universe judges. AdvertisementIt's been a tumultuous journey for the 23-year-old, who almost didn't reach the Miss Universe stage after she withdrew from Miss South Africa following online attacks about her Nigerian name. 'People felt I wasn't South African enough'Chidimma Adetshina at Miss Universe Nigeria boot camp in August. While Adetshina felt like she had a "point to prove" to her online critics, she also realized she had a point to prove to herself.

Persons: Chidimma Adetshina, Adetshina, Instagram, It's, FAWAZ OYEDEJI, Gayton McKenzie, —, McKenzie, BENSON IBEABUCHI, I've, I'm, she'd, Hector Vivas, Nigeria Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, Chidimma, Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig Organizations: Miss, Business, Miss Nigeria, Miss Universe, Getty, Miss South, Miss SA, Africa's Department of Home Affairs, The, of Home Affairs, BBC, Department of Home Affairs, Adetshina, Mexico City, Nigeria Victoria, Miss Denmark Victoria Locations: Nigeria, Africa, Oceania, Mexico City, Miss Universe Nigeria, AFP, Miss South Africa, Soweto, South Africa, African, Western Province, Miss Nigeria, Mexico

☆ Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Hadas Gold | Rene Marsh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Several current federal employees told CNN they’re afraid their lives will be forever changed – including physically threatened – as Musk makes behind-the-scenes bureaucrats into personal targets. “These tactics are aimed at sowing terror and fear at federal employees,” said Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, which represents more than 800,000 of the 2.3 million civilian federal employees. CNN reached out to all four federal employees who either declined comment or were unable to be reached. Cummings said she already knows of federal employees who “have dedicated their lives to civil service,” already quitting their jobs in anticipation of what’s to come. Ramaswamy did not directly respond to questions about singling out individual federal employees but told CNN: “Most federal employees, like most human beings, are fundamentally good people and deserve to be treated with respect, but the real problem is the bureaucracy.”“Our opponent is not any particular individual.

Persons: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, –, Musk, CNN they’re, ”, Everett Kelley, “ It’s, “, ‘, Mary “ Missy ” Cummings, Tesla, ’, Biden, ” Musk, emojis, ” Kelley, it’s, Missy Cummings, Cummings, Musk’s, Ramaswamy, ” Cummings, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, American Federation of Government Employees, George Mason University, Traffic Safety Administration, Civil, US International Development Finance Corporation, Musk’s Department, Government, of, Tesla Motors, Department of Health, Human Services, HHS, Health, Department of Housing, Urban, DOE, HUD, Twitter, US Navy

☆ Generative AI's hype has yet to lead to a must-have gadget for the holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Generative artificial intelligence has taken Silicon Valley by storm since the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot in November 2022. There was a lot of optimism over the potential of GenAI gadgets at the CES trade show in January, said Paul Gagnon, vice president for analyst firm Circana. Additionally, consumers may find current GenAI devices too expensive, and they may be confused about what the devices can actually do, he said. The reality is that while GenAI has captivated Silicon Valley, it's still "inning zero" in regard to widespread adoption, Bajarin said. Despite Silicon Valley not having a breakout year for GenAI hardware, here are a few GenAI devices early adopters can buy.

Persons: chatbot, Paul Gagnon, Gagnon, we've, — there's, hasn't, Ben Bajarin, Ray, Bajarin, Ryan Reith, Reith, GenAI, Steve Koenig Organizations: Nvidia, CES, Creative, Microsoft, Apple, Intel, Dell, Lenovo, IDC, Consumer Technology Association Locations: Silicon

AdvertisementThe rate of AI model improvement appears to be slowing, but some tech leaders say there is no wall. A fierce debate over whether improvements in AI models have hit their limit has taken hold in recent weeks, forcing several CEOs to respond. Others, including Marc Andreessen, say AI models aren't getting noticeably better and are all converging to perform at roughly similar levels. AdvertisementOne solution that companies are exploring is synthetic data, an artificial form of data generated by AI. Aymeric Zhuo, cofounder and CEO of AI startup Agemo, said that AI reasoning "has been an active area of research," particularly as "the industry faces a data wall."

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☆ 2 things we always learn about a company before we decide whether to buy its stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

— Thanks, Marek We do two things right off the bat after identifying a stock that we might want to buy. Remember, as an investor, you want to know every little aspect of every company whose stock you buy or think about buying. Financial statements In addition to understanding a company from a high level, we can't take a position before analyzing the financial statements and getting a sense of the health of the company in question. All three are incredibly important, however, of the three, the balance sheet is going to be the one to look at first. Knowing what shape the balance sheet is in gives you a better sense of the company's outlook.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Marek, that's, it's, Linde, Myers Squibb, Myers, Karuna, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: Amazon, Linde, Myers, Karuna Therapeutics, Bristol, LIN, CNBC Locations: Bristol

☆ Ceasefire brings ‘unusual’ calm for northern Israelis, but fears of Hezbollah threats persist
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jeremy Diamond | Mike Schwartz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN visited the border town of Shtula on Wednesday just hours after the ceasefire took effect. The town is one of the most dangerous places in northern Israel, having faced the threat of Hezbollah’s anti-tank missiles for months. Jalaa Marey/AFP/Getty ImagesOra Hatan, who remained in her home in Shtula, said the morning of the ceasefire deal was “unusual” after months of relentless artillery fire. Hatan’s fears have not, however, subsided with the ceasefire deal. Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the Lebanon ceasefire deal needs to ensure the safety of residents in northern Israel.

Persons: Israel CNN —, Shtula, Jalaa Marey, Ora Hatan, ” Hatan, “, we’re, ”, Hatan, Joe Biden, Israel “, Isaac Herzog, Guy Amilani, Eilon, Amir Levy, ‘, Benjamin Netanyahu, Kiryat, Avihay Shtern, there’s, Netanyahu, Shtern –, ” “, ” Shtern, Shtern, Ronen Zvulun, ” Ori Eliyahu, ” Eliyahu Organizations: Israel CNN, CNN, Getty, United Nations Security, Lebanese, UN, Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, Hezbollah, Reuters Locations: Israel, Lebanon, United States, Shtula, Lebanese, Galilee, AFP, Beirut, Nahariya, Kiryat Shmona, Israel’s, Gaza, Israeli, Iran

☆ Why Trump is threatening Canada with tariffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementPresident-elect Trump on Monday threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imported goods from Canada. In making his statement on Truth Social, Trump criticized Canada over immigration policy and drugs. President-elect Donald Trump this week has made waves with his vow to impose new tariffs on imported goods from Canada, China, and Mexico, which also happen to be the United States' top trading partners. "Canada places the highest priority on border security and the integrity of our shared border." "In addition, the CBSA [Canada Border Services Agency] is continually strengthening its ability to detect opioids through enhanced inspections at ports of entry, detector dogs, and emerging technologies, preventing opioids from entering and leaving Canada."

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Canada's, " Trudeau, he'd, Jake Colvin, Chrystia Freeland, Dominic LeBlanc, Trump's Organizations: Social, Canada, Toronto Region Board of Trade, US Border Patrol, Customs, Border Patrol, New York Times, NPR, North American Free, National Foreign Trade Council, Canada Border Services Agency, Business, Trump Locations: Canada, Toronto, China, Mexico, United States, apprehensions

☆ 'Dungeons & Dragons' is a cornerstone of big-business nerdworld. A top exec says Wizards of the Coast has a plan to keep the game hot for 50 more years.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

BI spoke to a Wizards of the Coast executive to hear how the company is trying to keep "D&D" hot. For half a century, the game of "Dungeons & Dragons" has been a cornerstone of the nerdy experience. Fresh contentWOTC's plan centers on refreshing D&D's core content, including rulebooks like the "Player's Handbook" (PHB), "Monster Manual," and "Dungeon Master's Guide." Lanzillo highlighted one of WOTC's major ongoing collabs: "The Twenty-Sided Tavern," an off-Broadway theater production that's a live, stage-play version of a "D&D" game. AdvertisementDavid Carpenter, the creator of "Twenty-Sided Tavern," told BI that the show involves the audience using software to participate in the two-and-a-half-hour-long program.

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☆ She ditched her auditing job to work at her family's restaurant. 7 years later, she opened a second spot — and turned a profit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Seven years later, she expanded the business and opened New Station Rice Bar. Located in Fortune Centre, an old mall in central Singapore, her shop is a 10-minute drive from her parent's restaurant. Related storiesThe lessons she learned were proven rightAlmost 10 months since she opened the 500-square-foot restaurant, New Station Rice Bar has seen a steady flow of customers. But the most popular dish is salted egg chicken rice — also a bestseller at her parents' restaurant. Tan said New Station Rice Bar sees fewer customers during off-peak hours and when it rains.

Persons: Chloe Tan, Tan, Erin Liam Initially, didn't, it's, Wing, She's, It's, Erin Liam Tan Jun Hong, Cherry Tan, Iszahar Tambunan, Oon Seok Sim, she's, she'll, Erin Liam Tan Organizations: New, Rice, Rice Bar, BI, Singapore Airlines Locations: Austin , Texas, Singapore, Fortune, Hong Kong

☆ I tried 3 leftover turkey recipes, and I'd cook a whole bird just to remake the soup again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementIn preparation for Thanksgiving, I looked for good ways to use up leftover turkey breast. I made a Thanksgiving-leftover sandwich but found it took more effort than it was worth. Each Thanksgiving, I cook a full family meal and have lots of leftover turkey in my fridge. I tried making dishes with varying levels of difficulty to find the best leftover turkey recipes. I opted to make a Thanksgiving-leftover sandwich, turkey salad, and soup with slices of leftover roasted 4-pound turkey breast.

☆ This personal finance educator says budgeting is ‘toxic’ — try ‘intuitive’ spending instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

You're going to feel that shame because you're not reaching those sorts of arbitrary goals that are being set." Try 'intuitive' spending insteadAccording to Miranda, the toxicity of budgeting stems from a capitalistic culture geared toward making more money and accumulating assets, rather than focusing on the quality of life of individuals. Instead of scrimping and saving your money, Miranda recommended "conscious spending," as an alternative. "It's like an intuitive or mindful approach to spending and using their money." "As long as we understand how our debt products work and the consequences of different decisions that we make around debt."

Persons: Dana Miranda, Miranda, Sheida Isabel Elmi, it's Organizations: CNBC, Research, University of Minnesota, Aspen Institute Financial Security

☆ JonBenet Ramsey: What we know about the child beauty queen’s death, the botched investigation and decades of mystery
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Holly Yan | Jean Casarez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

The kindergartener was already wearing high heels and following the footsteps of her beauty queen mother, Patricia “Patsy” Ramsey, a former Miss West Virginia. A cryptic ransom note and a grisly discoveryThe morning after Christmas, Patsy Ramsey went to the kitchen to make coffee. It demanded a peculiar amount of money – $118,000 – the same amount John Ramsey received for his Christmas bonus as president of Access Graphics. A grieving father’s relentless search for justiceSince Patsy Ramsey passed away 18 years ago, John Ramsey has remarried and moved to Utah. Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post/Getty ImagesDespite helping with the Netflix documentary, John Ramsey said he doesn’t intend to watch it.

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☆ 36-year-old mom: I built a thriving living room Etsy side hustle, quit my job, and now earn $10,000 a month in passive income
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Rachel Jimenez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I decided to start an Etsy store, selling digital products like business templates and party games. Today, at 36, I have a thriving living room side hustle that regularly brings in $10,000 a month or more in passive income. I took consistent action every dayI took a course about selling digital products on Etsy back in 2019 that jump-started everything. I would try to work six to eight hours a day developing and listing products. After my digital product class ended, I stayed active in our Facebook group.

Persons: Peter Drucker, wouldn't, I've Organizations: Facebook

☆ A woman's quirky out-of-office emails have ignited a debate about how much personality to bring to work
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementA woman's creative out-of-office emails sparked debate on professionalism and workplace norms. Experts say OOO emails should reflect a company's culture. The backlash to a woman's creative out-of-office emails has caught the attention of TikTok and ignited a debate over how much personality to bring to work. Being creative can workSome saw her creative automated emails as unprofessional, while others thought it was a sign that her workplace was stifling and restrictive. Moise told BI that she had found the response to her video funny for the most part, though some had veered into bullying or calling for her to be fired, which was "unnecessary," she said.

Persons: Thara Moise, Chef Moise, Julia White, she'd, " Moise, Carla Bevins, Rich Mehta, Jo Mackie, Burlingtons, Moise, Mackie, Moray Organizations: America, Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business Locations: Pittsburgh, Moray

☆ I tried Dolly Parton's new mac and cheese recipe. It's the perfect Thanksgiving comfort dish.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementDolly Parton once told me she's a huge fan of mac and cheese and loves making it at home. Now, she's sharing her Thanksgiving mac and cheese recipe with the world. When I interviewed Dolly Parton for the first time, the country music icon told me she was a huge fan of mac and cheese and loved making it at home. I tested a few of their Thanksgiving dishes, including the holiday potatoes and sweet potato casserole. But it was the mac and cheese I was most excited to try.

Persons: Dolly Parton, Parton, Rachel Parton George Locations: cheddar, Velveeta, American

☆ Guy Fieri says that when his youngest son comes home from college, he 'sets a menu' for what he wants to eat
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementGuy Fieri's youngest son, Ryder, gets to choose what the family eats whenever he's back from college. That's because food "just doesn't taste the same as it does at home," Fieri told People, recalling his son's words. Guy Fieri's youngest son, Ryder, is back from college and ready to indulge in his dad's cooking. And I'm like, man, that brings tears to my eyes," Fieri told People. Although his youngest son currently lives in a college dorm, Fieri says he "can't wait" for him to get an apartment.

Persons: Guy Fieri's, Ryder, Fieri, There's, he's, He'll, Hunter, Lori, Cristine Struble Organizations: UCLA, San Diego State University, US Naval Academy, San Diego, Food Network, Food, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Virginia Tech, Business Locations: San Diego State, America

☆ 37-year-old mom earns $73,000 in an ‘underrated and overlooked’ in-demand job—it can pay $100,000 without a degree
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Jackson, 37, is a wind turbine service technician at Vestas, a wind turbine manufacturer, in Bee County, Texas, and earns $73,000 per year. Wind turbine technicians face one of the highest rates of work-related injuries, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Despite the high demand for wind turbine service technicians, the profession remains "underrated and overlooked," she adds, offering untapped potential for job-seekers who crave adventure and a competitive salary. While you don't need a bachelor's degree to become a wind turbine service technician, some jobs might require you to complete a 2-year technical program or apprenticeship. Before becoming a wind technician, Jackson, who has four children, spent a decade as a stay-at-home mom.

Persons: Jessica Jackson, Jackson, it's, Vanessa Benedetti, Vestas, tinker, Mickey Todiwala, Benedetti, … You'll Organizations: CNBC, U.S . Department of Labor, Blattner, Blattner Energy, University of Arizona, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Global, BloombergNEF's Renewable Energy Investment, Labor Locations: Jackson, Bee County , Texas, U.S, Texas, Vestas

☆ Mexico vows to retaliate with its own trade barriers, putting US joint ventures at risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump said he'd put in place 25% tariffs on Mexican imports on his first day back in the White House. Mexico's president said her country would retaliate, which she said would impact joint ventures. During a press conference on Tuesday, Sheinbaum said that "one tariff will be followed by another, and so on, until we put joint ventures at risk." Sheinbaum said, adding that tariffs "would trigger inflation and job losses in the US and Mexico." Meanwhile, President Sheinbaum said that "dialogue is the best path to achieve understanding, peace, and prosperity for our two countries."

Persons: Donald Trump, he'd, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Trump, Sheinbaum, Gabriela Siller, Wendy Cutler, Derek Scissors, Scott Bessent Organizations: Biden, Motors, Ford Motor Company, Banco Base, Associated Press, Asia Society Policy Institute, Trump, American Enterprise Institute Locations: Mexico, Canada, China

☆ The Big Awful: New York’s football teams are spiraling
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

A New York Jets fan wears a paper bag during the game between the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 10 in Glendale, Arizona. On the second play of the 2023 season, however, Rodgers tore his Achilles’ tendon, and his season was over before it really got started. The devastating injury took the Jets’ season down with their quarterback, finishing 7-10. New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15 in Nashville. Ten games into the season, Jones would no longer be on the team.

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☆ U.S., China and more: Value investor reveals what to buy as Trump tariffs loom
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

News that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's plans to hike tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico sent ripples across global markets Tuesday. Asian markets traded broadly lower , but Chinese stocks held up surprisingly well. Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer at the U.S.-headquartered Bleakley Financial Group, said China is better prepared to cope with tariffs than in 2016. Referencing the impact of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in 2016, Boockvar said it was "negative, not a benefit" in aggregate. 'A lot of value' Beyond the U.S., Boockvar said Asian markets including China, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam were offering "a lot of value."

Persons: Donald Trump's, Peter Boockvar, It's, CNBC's, Trump, Boockvar, Russell, Stocks, EQT Organizations: Bleakley Financial, Nvidia, Microsoft, Vegas Sands Corp, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, AIA, Hong Kong Stock Exchange Locations: China, Canada, Mexico, U.S, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Bay Sands, Asia, Europe

☆ I'm an inexperienced baker who tried making Joanna Gaines' biscuits, and the recipe was surprisingly easy to follow
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My biscuits were slightly irregular because I didn't press my dough out consistently. I made Joanna Gaines' biscuits that are served at Magnolia Table. I definitely recommend taking your time shaping the dough and cutting your rounds if you try this recipe. That wasn't a problem here, but I could see that being annoying if I wanted to make this recipe for breakfast and woke up hungry. Next time I wanted to have them for breakfast, I would probably let the dough chill overnight, as it would make serving the biscuits for breakfast or brunch nearly stress-free.

Persons: Joanna Gaines, Samantha Grindell

☆ Analysis: Tariff-happy presidents are not what the Constitution envisioned
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The tariffs might also violate the very trade agreement Trump negotiated with Mexico and Canada during his first term. This is not what the Constitution envisionedAfter all, the Constitution specifically gives Congress, not the president, the power to “regulate Commerce with foreign Nations.”How does Trump have the power to impose tariffs without any input from Congress? It’s pretty much the opposite of what’s in the Constitution, and it didn’t happen right away. In 1934, they passed the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act, which gave the president power to lower import duties for countries with which the US had trade agreements. In the 1970s, Congress gave the president new trade promotion authority power to negotiate trade agreements and then have Congress ratify them without amendment.

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☆ Laos methanol: Foreign hostel staff detained after poisonings as families demand answers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The hostel manager and owner, who are also Vietnamese, were previously detained for questioning by police, according to the Associated Press. The empty bar of Nana Backpackers hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, on November 22, 2024. Travelers conduct own investigationWith little information forthcoming from Laos authorities, some travelers in Vang Vieng and friends of those who died have taken it upon themselves to investigate. We miss our daughters desperately,” Jones said, after news broke of the arrests in Vang Vieng. In recent decades, Vang Vieng had earned a notorious reputation as a hedonistic party center where travelers could easily access cheap alcohol and illicit drugs.

Persons: –, Nana, Anupam Nath, Vang Vieng, Holly Bowles, Bianca Jones, Mark Jones, ” Jones, “, there’s, Vang Organizations: CNN, Laotian Times, Associated Press, AP, Nine News, Lao News Agency, Melbourne, Nine, Facebook Locations: Laos, British, American, Vang Vieng, AP Laos, Australian, Vang, Australia, Melbourne, Laos …

☆ Musicians are increasingly forgoing the major-label system. The problem is that most can't afford to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementDespite the democratization of music in the streaming era, it's still very expensive to record an album. Although many artists are forgoing record labels, it's nearly impossible to become a superstar without one. When I did my album, I don't even know how much the producers got paid — it just was done," Chinouriri says. Advertisement"I don't know how I'd be able to do all of this and then have to think of the cost," Chinouriri adds. "I don't know how Raye does it, I don't know how Tinashe does it.

Persons: it's, yearn, Raye, Tinashe, Lizzie Widhelm, You've, there's, Donald Passman, everybody's, They'll, Passman, Long, Derek White, who's, Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Alexis, Rachel Chinouriri, would've, Chinouriri, I've, she's, I'd, Tinashe's, they've, Solitro Organizations: Music, Spotify, The Recording Academy Muni, Fifth Harmony, Apple, Parlophone, Atlas Artists, Polydor, RCA Locations: Atlanta, London

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