Leading music streaming service Spotify has expanded into Russia and 12 other European nations. Spotify execs unveiled the expansion this afternoon, via an official release published from Moscow. In addition to Russia and its approximately 144.5 millio…
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Canadians Are Embracing Music Streaming Faster Than Americans, Report Finds
Five days back, we highlighted Nielsen/MRC Data’s half-year U.S. music industry report, which emphasized the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and shed light upon several noteworthy trends. Now, a similarly telling analysis has described the Canadian mus…
Jason Derulo Says He Makes ‘Far More’ Than $75,000 Per TikTok Post
In a recent interview, singer-songwriter Jason Derulo revealed that he makes “far more” than $75,000 per TikTok post – though this income source appears to be in jeopardy as rumors of an imminent stateside ban of the platform continue to pick up steam….
Moneybagg Yo Accused of Withholding $30,000 from Prize-Winning Fans
Two disgruntled fans have accused rapper Moneybagg Yo of failing to pay them $30,000 in prize money for a contest-winning video they submitted in 2019. The individuals responsible for crafting said video, comedians and creators Funny As Zavia and Big H…
Billboard Charts Undergo Another Major Change — This Time, Bundles Are Done
Billboard has announced that its charts will no longer account for album sales deriving from concert ticket and/or merchandise bundles. The announcement message attributed the Billboard Charts change – and an alteration to physical and digital album bu…
Billboard Charts Undergo Another Major Change — This Time, Bundles Are Done
Billboard has announced that its charts will no longer account for album sales deriving from concert ticket and/or merchandise bundles. The announcement message attributed the Billboard Charts change – and an alteration to physical and digital album bu…
Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) Portal Is Going Live “Later This Quarter”
The Mechanical Licensing Collective’s user portal is set to go live “later this quarter,” according to a new release. The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) recently announced the timetable for the debut of its much-anticipated portal, along with a …
Naya Rivera Update: Body of Glee Star Found In Lake Piru, Police Say
Police have confirmed that the body of artist and Glee actress Naya Rivera was recovered from Ventura County’s Lake Piru earlier today. Rivera was 33 years old. Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub announced the tragic news just moments ago, in a pre…
Will.i.am, Katy Perry Slam Kanye West’s Presidential Election Troll
Nine days back, during the final hours of the Fourth of July, billionaire rapper Kanye West unveiled a 2020 presidential run despite missing key ballot deadlines in several states. Now, artists are reacting to the 43-year-old’s announcement. For additi…
Black Singer Lady A Issues First Public Statement: “Lady Antebellum Has Erased Me From Every Platform”
Anita White has published her first public statement on the controversy – and lawsuit – stemming from her high-profile battle over the “Lady A” title. To quickly recap, the much-publicized episode began about one month ago, when Nashville-based country…