Taylor Swift makes Spotify history despite mixed reaction to new music IN FULL The Independent UK · 21h ago
Taylor Swift breaks Spotify records after release of new single Swift released her latest single, Patient Zero, on Friday The Independent UK · 22h ago
Taylor Swift breaks Spotify 2026 record as most-streamed female artist in a day Swift released her new song, Patient Zero, on Friday which became the most-streamed song by a female artist in a single day in 2026. Evening Standard · 22h ago
Taylor Swift breaks two Spotify records Taylor Swift has broken two Spotify records for 2026 with the release of The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. BANG Premier · Sep 26
Sure, AI can generate songs - but it can't win over a rowdy crowd The real test is: can it make a room full of strangers care? The Canberra Times · Sep 25
Sense And Sensibility audiobook sees 80% uplift in Spotify listens ahead of film The latest film adaption stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Fiona Shaw and George MacKay, and is released in UK cinemas on Friday. Evening Standard · Sep 25
From Streaming to Gaming: Why Digital Platforms Want Users to Find Something Faster Digital services have created an odd problem for themselves. They spent years building enormous catalogues, then discovered that nobody wants to browse forever. Streaming services, music apps and game stores now compete to shorten the distance between opening a screen and finding something worth clicking. inkl · Sep 25
Oasis once struggled to win over America. Now they’re filling stadiums – what changed? IN FOCUS: After three decades of trying, the Gallaghers finally established themselves as a stadium act in America. Now they’re going back for more, reports Kevin E G Perry The Independent UK · Sep 25
Bad Bunny's 'Lo Que le Pasó a Hawaii' Enters Brazil's Presidential Election as Lula Turns Its Warning Toward the Amazon Bad Bunny's warning about what could happen to Puerto Rico if its people lose control of their land has traveled more than 3,000 miles south, entering Brazil's extraordinarily tight presidential election with a new landscape and a new political message. Latin Times · Sep 24
Beabadoobee: 'Me and my fans would all be friends in another life' Touring with Taylor Swift and then setting off for your own arena shows could go to someone’s head — not if you’re west London girl Beabadoobee, pop’s most relatable superstar Evening Standard · Sep 24
Stalkers using Spotify to track and harass victims: ‘My ex made an album about me and put my face on the cover’ Exclusive: Stalkers are using the music sharing platform to upload distressing material about their victims, access their accounts remotely, and attempt to communicate with them through playlists and song titles The Independent UK · Sep 24
Country newcomer overtakes Mariah Carey’s record for longest-running No. 1 song on Billboard Hot 100 There’s a sparkle in the song that transgresses genre lines, but it does so while sounding mellow — the kind of track that inspires repeat listens The Independent UK · Sep 22
How Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas became the biggest hit in chart history Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 The Independent UK · Sep 22
Does Joe Rogan Care Who Wins the Texas Senate Race? An exhaustive accounting of the Austin podcast giant's thoughts (and lack thereof) on James Talarico, Ken Paxton, and the electoral contest between them Texas Observer · Sep 22
International Business Times UK · Sep 22 Ed Sheeran Cousin Feud Began in 2024 With a Warner Music Legal Threat Over 'Raise Em Up' Cover Art Ed Sheeran cousin row explained: discover how a record label demand over a 2010 song sleeve turned into the public family attack running alongside the Loop Tour backlash this month.
France 24 · Sep 21 Ed Sheeran hit by viral false claims after Macklemore controversy Ed Sheeran's controversial US tour has sparked a wave of viral rumours. A false claim that his music was removed from Spotify racked up more than 3 million views on X, despite his music remaining available. Another video, viewed over 14 million times, falsely suggested Sheeran was now defiantly performing…
International Business Times UK · Sep 20 US Intelligence Handlers Control Top African Artists': The Dark Claim Behind Afrobeats' 'Decline A viral allegation claims US intelligence controls leading African musicians, but no public evidence supports it. Industry pressures and streaming data offer more credible explanations for Afrobeats' challenges.
Player One · Sep 18 'GTA 6' Music Features May Include Dynamic Score and New Radio Stations—Will We See Spotify In-Game? "GTA 6" teases a dynamic score and next-generation in-game radio, while rumors point to celebrity DJs, Spotify playlists, and new music features.
inkl · Sep 17 10 Useful Apps for Browsing, Streaming, Shopping and Staying Connected A smartphone can now cover most of the small digital tasks that fill a typical day
Reason · Sep 16 Defamation via Songs and AI-Generated Video? U Tenn Coach's Claim Can Go Forward "[D]efendant purportedly posted more than 20 videos ... attacking plaintiff's character with 'blatantly false allegations of wrongdoing' and 'highly offensive and demeaning fake [AI] videos.'"
The Economic Times · Sep 16 Inside Ron Baron's $66 billion portfolio: A SpaceX problem and a Tesla cushion Ron Baron’s portfolio, valued at about $66 billion, is led by SpaceX, Tesla, MSCI, Arch Capital and Gartner. The holdings reflect a focus on long-term growth across space, electric vehicles, financial infrastructure, insurance and data-driven services, alongside substantial positions in technology companies.
The Conversation · Sep 15 AI music lawsuits raise questions about American companies and Canadian arts A Canadian non-profit performance rights organization is suing Suno, an American genAI music creation platform, over streaming AI outputs that allegedly replicate songs without consent or compensation.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 12 Céline Dion fever grips Paris as fans prepare for comeback concerts Canadian megastar Céline Dion kicks off the first of 16 sold-out concerts at the Plenitude Arena in Paris on Saturday, as fans who missed out on tickets find other ways to enjoy the singer's presence – from buying memorabilia to joining karaoke parties.
The Guardian - US · Sep 11 Republican senator fires aide who used Nazi soldiers as Facebook profile picture Washington Post report also reveals Jon Husted staffer Stephen Woytek created pro-Rhodesia playlist on Spotify
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 'The Kids Don't Want To Dance': Miley's New Track 'Bass Persuades' Falls From Spotify in Days Miley Cyrus's new single 'Bass Persuades' debuted at No. 23 on Spotify's Global 200 but quickly dropped off, while maintaining strong positions on US iTunes and Apple Music.