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Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan signs a new deal with Spotify for up to a reported $250 million
Read full article: Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan signs a new deal with Spotify for up to a reported $250 millionSpotify has penned a new multi-year partnership deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, whose enormously popular show will soon also be available on competing platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution presents final witnesses
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution presents final witnessesFlorida rapper YNW Mellyโs Spotify monthly listeners have been increasing during his trial for the murders of Christopher โJuvyโ Thomas Jr. and Anthony โSakchaserโ Williams on Oct. 26, 2018, in Broward County.
YNW Melly on trial: Florida rapperโs Spotify listeners increase to over 12M
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Florida rapperโs Spotify listeners increase to over 12MFlorida rapper YNW Mellyโs Spotify monthly listeners have been increasing during his trial for the murders of Christopher โJuvyโ Thomas Jr. and Anthony โSakchaserโ Williams on Oct. 26, 2018, in Broward County.
Red, white and tunes: This playlist of songs is perfect for July 4
Read full article: Red, white and tunes: This playlist of songs is perfect for July 4Celebrating the 4th of July is one of the highlights of summer, and if youโre going to be lighting off fireworks, youโll need some patriotic songs to go along.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle part ways with Spotify after less than a year of 'Archetypes' podcast
Read full article: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle part ways with Spotify after less than a year of 'Archetypes' podcastThe production company founded by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, is splitting ways with Spotify less than a year after the debut of their podcast โArchetypes.โ.
Joe Rogan apologizes for racial slur after video surfaces
Read full article: Joe Rogan apologizes for racial slur after video surfacesSpotifyโs popular U.S. podcaster Joe Rogan has apologized after a video compilation surfaced that showed him using a racial slur in clips of episodes over a 12-year span.
Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside signups
Read full article: Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside signupsApple is relaxing rules to allow some app developers such as Spotify, Netflix and digital publishers to include an outside link so users can sign up for paid subscription accounts.
'Reply All' podcast paused amid charges of toxic behavior
Read full article: 'Reply All' podcast paused amid charges of toxic behaviorFormer employees at Gimlet Media, the podcastโs publisher, charged that two people behind โReply Allโ had exhibited behavior similar to what they were investigating at Bon Appetit. The editor of Bon Appetit, Adam Rapoport, resigned last year after an old photo of him and his wife dressed in stereotypical Puerto Rican costumes surfaced on social media. The โReply Allโ series on Bon Appetit was reported over eight months. In the second episode of the podcast, Pinnamaneni confessed to regrets about her own past behavior and how she reacted to the union drive. Staffers want to tell what happened and the podcast is paused as they try to understand what went wrong, he said.
Podcast odd couple: Obama, Springsteen in Spotify series
Read full article: Podcast odd couple: Obama, Springsteen in Spotify seriesBruce Springsteen, left, appears with former President Barack Obama during their podcast of conversations recorded at Springsteen's home studio in New Jersey. The eight-episode series covers their upbringings, racism, fatherhood and even recall a White House singalong around a piano. (Rob DeMartin/Spotify via AP)NEW YORK โ Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen are teaming up for an eight-episode Spotify podcast series, swapping stories about their upbringings and even a White House singalong around a piano. The seemingly offbeat relationship between the former president and rock star began when Springsteen performed benefits for Obama during his presidential campaigns. Springsteen uses a few of those guitars during the course of the podcast.
We made playlists to fit any Valentineโs Day mood
Read full article: We made playlists to fit any Valentineโs Day moodIt doesnโt matter if youโre head over heels in love, single and loving it, heartbroken or ready to set the mood -- we have a playlist for however you are celebrating Valentineโs Day.
Extremists exploit a loophole in social moderation: Podcasts
Read full article: Extremists exploit a loophole in social moderation: PodcastsThis combination of photos shows various podcasts, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. But Apple and Google, among others, have left open a major loophole: Podcasts. But Apple and Google, among others, have left open a major loophole for this material: Podcasts. Accounts that have been banned on social media for election misinformation, threatening or bullying, and breaking other rules also still live on as podcasts available on the tech giantsโ platforms. โPodcasts filled with hatred and incitement to violence should not be treated any differently than any other content," Segal said.
Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2020
Read full article: Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2020The Puerto Rican superstar is the music platformโs most-streamed artist of the year with 8.3 billion streams globally. With more than 3.3 billion streams, Bad Bunnyโs sophomore solo album โYHLQMDLGโ tops Spotifyโs list of most-streamed albums globally. The albumโs single, โBlinding Lights,โ is Spotifyโs most-streamed song of the year with 1.6 million streams globally. In the U.S., late rapper Juice WRLD was the most-streamed artist on Spotify. His album โLegends Never Dieโ was the platformโs most-streamed album in the U.S., while Ricchโs โThe Boxโ was the country's most-streamed song.
Apple to cut app store fees as legal scrutiny intensifies
Read full article: Apple to cut app store fees as legal scrutiny intensifiesBoth those companies have helped spur increasing scrutiny of Apple's app store practices among lawmakers and regulators in the U.S. and Europe. About 98% of the app developers generate less than $1 million in revenue annually, according to the mobile analytics firm SensorTower. That's because the small developers in line to qualify for the cut only contribute about 5% of Apple's app store revenue, based on SensorTower's estimates. โThis latest move further demonstrates that their app store policies are arbitrary and capricious," Spotify said in a statement. โWeโre launching this program to help small business owners write the next chapter of creativity and prosperity on the app store," Cook said in a statement.
Apple's smaller rivals unite to fight iPhone app store rules
Read full article: Apple's smaller rivals unite to fight iPhone app store rulesThe activism from smaller rivals adds to scrutiny the tech giants are facing from U.S. and European regulators and lawmakers. Apple is the group's main target, though Google's app store policies are also on its radar. Both companies this summer dropped the popular game Fortnite from their app stores after the gameโs developer introduced a direct payment plan that bypasses their platforms. In addition to the app stores, Big Tech is facing fresh scrutiny from antitrust regulators. Lawmakers and consumer advocates accuse Google of abusing its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and boost its profits.
This Disney playlist will take any day and make it practically perfect
Read full article: This Disney playlist will take any day and make it practically perfectDisney tunes have a way of getting us out of the rut weโre in and putting a smile on our face. Each music provider has a Disney playlist filled with hundreds of songs from every Disney film known to man. Having the right playlist is an important task -- and choosing the right playlist shouldnโt be taken lightly. Everyone should have a Disney playlist saved, ready to be played at any moment. The playlist is a melting pot of classic Disney hits, Disney covers and songs you can hear when visiting a Disney theme park.
Spotify bet on podcasts and it's working
Read full article: Spotify bet on podcasts and it's workingSpotify made changes to its app for premium subscribers, including a simpler interface and more prominent placement of podcasts. (CNN) - Spotify recently redesigned its app to focus on podcasts. Indeed, the number of paid subscribers increased more than analysts' expectations, from 108 million to 113 million. Spotify broke the 100 million paid subscriber barrier in April. Apple CEO Tim Cook said earlier this year that Apple Music had more than 50 million subscribers.
Megan Thee Stallion Live at Fillmore Miami Beach!
Read full article: Megan Thee Stallion Live at Fillmore Miami Beach!MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Megan Thee Stallion headlines Spotify's RapCaviar Live at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24th. Trina, Kash Doll, Saweetie and Melii will also perform live! The concert starts at 8 p.m.For tickets or more information click here. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Spotify launches 'lite' version of its app
Read full article: Spotify launches 'lite' version of its appSpotify is launching a new, slimmed-down version of its app as it works to win more users in developing countries. (CNN) - Spotify is launching a new, slimmed-down version of its app as it works to win more users in developing countries. The world's biggest music streaming platform on Tuesday launched "Spotify Lite" on smartphones running Google's Android operating system across Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Spotify Lite will initially be available in 36 countries including Brazil, Mexico, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and India, where Spotify made its debut earlier this year. Asked about the company's growth projections, she declined to share how many users Spotify hoped to acquire with the new offering.
Spotify will no longer let artists upload their own music
Read full article: Spotify will no longer let artists upload their own musicGetty ImagesAfter a brief experiment, Spotify will no longer let artists upload their music directly to its platform. On Monday, Spotify announced it was ending a beta program that allowed artists to upload their work directly onto the streaming platform. For artists signed to a label, getting music onto Spotify is taken care of, but independent artists have to distribute their music themselves. Uploading was free to artists who were granted access to Spotify for Artists without any fees or commissions. The beta program was initially open to select artists by invitation only but had expanded to include more since September.