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I read an annoying article on the BBC recently about a new growing fad for listening to ambient music as an aid to sleep, focus and relaxation. With reference to Spotify playlists called things like Deep Focus and Ambient Relaxation, the story features a bunch of young office workers who “use ambient music in different capacities”. One ritually listens to a playlist called Peaceful Retreat. Another swears by a geeky YouTube channel of Lord of the Rings-inspired audioscapes. Read more: Described by its godfather Brian Eno as being as “ignorable as it is interesting”, ambient music has been unobtrusively soothing ears since the 70s, and while much of it may be hippy-dippy, gong-bathy, aural hocus pocus, it has produced many classics. From Eno’s own album Apollo (1983) to Aphex Twin...

Gabrielle Union and Michele Morrone will be falling in love on screen for an upcoming romantic comedy movie! The two actors are teaming up for a Prime Video rom-com that will be set in Italy. Deadline reports that the movie is being directed by Italian filmmaker Francesco Carrozzini, who is actually married to Anna Wintour‘s daughter Bee Shaffer. Keep reading to find out more… Here’s the synopsis: “Billie (Union), an ambitious New York art executive, travels to Rome to purchase a valuable painting. When her fiancé confesses he’s in love with another woman, a distraught Billie loses control, botches the deal, and ends up losing her job. Instead of returning home, she decides to stay in Rome – determined, for once, to simply enjoy life. Between aperitivos, reckless adventures, and a string ...

Spotify has released the findings of a survey of 1,000 people across the country to better understand the challenges faced by women in India’s music ecosystem. The research, which included both quantitative and qualitative interviews, was predominantly conducted among millennial and Gen-Z women occupying a variety of roles in the music industry, in September. The respondents included singers, songwriters, composers, and DJs, as well as those in technical fields such as music production and sound engineering, and those working with music labels and event companies. The study, helmed by YouGov, uncovered three main findings that offer a snapshot of the persistent gaps in how women navigate the industry today: –Safety remains the top concern for women in music, with 56% saying th...

Phygital International / Key word(s): Product Launch Just Dance, MLBB and HADO Added to Lineup of Global Gaming Icons for the Games of the Future 2025 21.11.2025 / 06:35 CET/CESTThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Three new iconic game titles plus global streaming partners announced as the Games of the Future 2025 gears up to deliver an immersive fusion of sport, gaming, and innovation this December.DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phygital International (PI), the exclusive rights holder and custodian of the Games of the Future (GOTF), is unveiling the final game titles set to feature in this December’s pioneering phygital sports tournament, along with a powerful line-up of new global media partners who will bring the event to fans around the...

When life was logical, the Christmas season started on Thanksgiving morning. We watched the parade, then looked for movies and music.Then the logic faded. Some networks talked Christmas in October.Still, we'll stick to the basics: TV's Christmas season begins with Santa and friends rolling through New York on Thanksgiving morning. It ends with Mickey and friends rolling through Disney parks on Christmas morning ... followed by a few final shows (including the Grinch) that night.So here's a roundup. There's more if you have streaming channels, but this (subject to late changes) is what's new on the networks and basic cable.Big-scale eventsThe season starts with the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, from 8:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 27 on NBC. After the National Dog Show, the parade repeats at ...

This fall, Rick George Sheets ‘12 celebrated a major milestone in his music career: two nominations at the Josie Music Awards, one of the largest platforms for independent musicians. A finalist for both Emergent Artist of the Year and Classic Country Album of the Year, Rick has gained traction in the country-Americana scene — an achievement rooted in creative growth, patience, and the community that’s supported him since his years at Geneva College.  Rick during his undergrad years at Geneva. Rick was initially drawn to Geneva because of his interest in a music business major. Having grown up in the Pittsburgh area, he wanted to stay in state and test the waters a little to see if music business was something he wanted to pursue long-term. Although he switched majors after his first seme...

Unity and Epic Games announce new partnership! Unity games will be able to be brought into Fortnite, which has over 500 million registered accounts worldwide! Developers can publish their games to Fortnite's massive ecosystem while also participating in the Fortnite Creator Economy! Also announced at Unite was the ability to use the Unreal Engine with Unity's cross-platform commerce platform. This will allow Unreal Engine developers to manage everything from digital catalogs and payments to web stores across PC, mobile, and the web. Pricing, promotions, and live operations will be handled from the Unreal Engine, which will be released in early 2026. Matt Bromberg, President and CEO of Unity, commented. We are pleased to be working with Epic Games to provide more opportunities for game...

Horror has always been one of those genres that sticks with you—whether you want it to or not. I didn’t grow up watching every scary movie, but the ones I did see left their fingerprints on me in one way or another. Some terrified me, some fascinated me, some made me laugh when I probably shouldn’t have been laughing, and some just showed me how creative and bold horror can be when it wants to.These aren’t necessarily the “best” horror movies of all time, but they’re the ones that shaped me, stuck with me, or changed the way I saw the genre. So here are 10 horror movies that made an impact on me, in the order that makes sense for my experience.1. Scream 2This sequel kept me on the edge, and the college setting just adds another layer to it. Like damn — Sidney isn’t even safe at school. It’...

Food, music, and sustainability used to feel like three separate worlds. Now they are starting to share the same stage, literally. If you care about what you eat, what you listen to, and how your choices affect the planet, festivals can be a really interesting testing ground. You are basically dropping into a tiny pop up city with its own food system, energy grid, and culture for a few days. Here are five festivals where those three things come together in a way that is worth your time, your money, and your appetite. 1) Shambala festival If you have ever wished a music festival felt more like a values experiment than a trashy weekend, Shambala is your place. Tucked into the Northamptonshire countryside in the UK, Shambala has done the sustainability thing for real, not just as branding. Th...

Three new iconic game titles plus global streaming partners announced as the Games of the Future 2025 gears up to deliver an immersive fusion of sport, gaming, and innovation this December.DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital International (PI), the exclusive rights holder and custodian of the Games of the Future (GOTF), is unveiling the final game titles set to feature in this December's pioneering phygital sports tournament, along with a powerful line-up of new global media partners who will bring the event to fans around the world. ...