New Scientist: Why is she a star?

Release Date: June 24, 2009 This content is archived.

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An article in New Scientist on a new study that help explain why some people remain famous after their talent has faded -- if they were even talented to begin with -- reports a 1991 study by William Hamlen, associate professor of finance and managerial economics, found that an objective measure of vocal harmony predicted album sales.

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