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Spotify’s biggest sin? Its algorithms have pushed artists to make joyless, toothless music

Most musicians can only make money on the platform by writing songs inoffensive enough to get on to one of its vapid playlists, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

Spotify Premium users are hearing adverts between songs - but there is a fix

Frustrated customers are threatening to cancel their subscriptions or switch to rival streaming services.

Evening Standard

ABC News staffers ‘crying and upset’ amid sweeping layoffs that gutted GMA3 and shuttered FiveThirtyEight

‘It's a very somber scene in the building—people crying and upset,’ a network staffer said. ‘Lots of panicked phone calls between staffers trying to make sense of it’

The Independent UK

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Hulu's first live Oscars stream cuts out in latest high-profile mishap for streaming platforms

Sunday night marked Hulu’s first time airing the Oscars live

The Independent UK

Spotify fights back: Think that artists aren’t getting enough cash? Spotify says there's a good reason for that

After a stream of anti-Spotify sentiment, the supersized streaming service wants to set the record straight

MusicRadar

“I owe it to my brethren in metal not to have a Spotify account because they don’t pay people”: Cradle Of Filth's Dani Filth amps up music’s increasingly anti-Spotify sentiment

Update – Spotify responds: "£20!? Spotify has paid out around a million dollars in revenue to Cradle of Filth’s rightsholders."

MusicRadar

YouTube finally explains its subtle logo redesign

The brand has a new palette.

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Spotify could bring new $6 Music Pro add-on tier with HiFi and remix tools

Bloomberg reports that Spotify is currently working on a new subscription tier likely to be released later this year.

Android Central

Spotify Music Pro will reportedly release this year – and here's how much it could cost

Spotify hi-fi is absolutely, definitely, really happening this year. Probably.

Paramount and YouTube TV finalize deal keeping CBS, CBS Sports available

YouTube and Paramount were struggling to reach "a fair deal," potentially causing all 30+ Paramount channels to disappear. That crisis was avoided.

Android Central

Spotify may charge £5.99 extra for better audio and VIP concert perks

Subscribers could also be able to remix songs using artificial intelligence

Evening Standard

Spotify Hi-Fi quality and gig benefits expected in 2025 via $6 Music Pro add-on

Spotify is reportedly holding 'preliminary talks' with concert promoters and ticket sellers

What Hi-Fi?

Spotify’s Music Pro could have this killer feature for creators

Music streamer will potentially offer remixing tools and early access to concert tickets alongside higher-quality audio, report claims.

Tom’s Guide

YouTube TV reaches temporary deal to keep Paramount channels, including CBS

Just before Paramount properties and channels were set to disappear from YouTube TV, the two sides reached a temporary agreement and will continue negotiating.

Android Central

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Hulu is adding ads to its 'ad-free' plans — here's why

Hulu is adding ads to its 'ad-free' plans. Here's what you need to know.

Tom’s Guide

Spotify Premium subscribers report hearing ads — here's Spotify's response

Some Spotify Premium subscribers are reporting hearing advertisements, and Spotify has responded.

Android Central

Spotify fixes bug that had Premium subscribers hearing ads

Reports of Spotify Premium subscribers hearing ads have emerged over the past week — here's what the company has to say.

The Guardian - AU

Sports streaming battle heats up as Disney adds ESPN to service in Australia

Streaming giant Disney+ to show American and local live sport including NFL, NBA, NBL in blow to Foxtel and Kayo

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The Guardian - AU

Streaming giant broadcast ads for offshore gambling company during A-League match

Exclusive: Paramount+ blames international feed for 8Xbet advertisements as regulator considers action

Tom’s Guide

Disney Plus just tipped a huge upgrade for millions — here's what we know

Disney just revealed a potential upgrade coming soon to Disney Plus. Here's what you need to know.

Top News

Disney's Strong First Quarter Fueled By Success Of Moana 2

Disney's first-quarter success driven by 'Moana 2' leads to record-breaking earnings and subscriber growth.

Kiplinger

Is Disney Stock Still a Buy After Earnings?

Walt Disney stock is down Wednesday after the entertainment and media company beat fiscal 2025 first-quarter expectations. Here's what you need to know.

MusicRadar

"I’m not sure that journey is fully understood. And frankly, we probably haven’t done a very good job of explaining it": Spotify just posted their first-ever year of profit

All those subscriptions, all those ads, all those penny payouts and they still couldn’t make a buck?

Reason

Paramount Shouldn't Fold to Trump

Settling Trump’s CBS lawsuit won’t buy peace—it will sell out press freedom.

MusicRadar

Spotify wins major court case, over controversial 'bundling' that lowered artist payments

The bundling in of audiobooks – triggering new, even more advantageous payment terms – has been ruled legal

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