Enough of the annoying widget. I deleted the app and canceled my subscription to Apple music, Apple News, and Apple TV. The widget came back after reboot but but at least the player shouldn't begin playing when it connects to the vehicle stereo system.
No reason to pay to be annoyed.
CWW
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