Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan signs a new deal with Spotify for up to a reported $250 million
Spotify 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.
904 native Madison Hughes performing The National Anthem at JAGS Teal Out Game!
Madison has been making headlines nationally since her debut on NBCโs The Voice and now she is back again to show her support for the 9041 Sheโll be singing the National Anthem at the JAGS Teal Out show this Sunday.Locals will also have the opportunity to The Madison Hughes Band and Katie O at Underbelly for the Jags After Party!
'Reply All' podcast paused amid charges of toxic behavior
Former 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
Bruce 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.
Extremists exploit a loophole in social moderation: Podcasts
This 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
The 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
Both 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
The 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. Apple and Google both take a 30% cut from in-app revenue purchases, which has long been a sore spot with developers. Epic is backing the new coalition along with Spotify, online dating app maker Match Group, and other members including Tile, Basecamp, ProtonMail and European media industry associations.
This Disney playlist will take any day and make it practically perfect
Disney 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.
Gate River Run: What song will get you over the Green Monster?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The Gate River Run is Saturday, and News4Jax is getting you ready for the big event. A lot of runners won't even think about lacing up their shoes without a pair of headphones and a playlist. They found listening to songs with high beats per minute boosted performance up to 15%. Spotify has its own playlist of songs with high BPMs that is aimed at runners. We wanted to know what songs fuel you, so we asked on Facebook.
Spotify bet on podcasts and it's working
Spotify 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.
'Lion King' Soundtrack Drops Featuring Beyonce and Donald Glover Singing 'Can You
Tidal broke the news on social media, posting a sweet GIF of the films main characters, Simba (Glover) and Nala (Beyonce) nuzzling on a hilltop. And I was like, 'Hey, do you want to see The Lion King?' And he said, 'Yeah, Beyonce's is in it, right?' The Lion King roars into theaters on July 19. RELATED CONTENT:'The Lion King' Review: Beyonc, Donald Glover Bring Real Heart to Photoreal AnimalsDonald Glover Says His Son Was Excited to See 'Lion King' Because of Beyonce (Exclusive)Michelle Williams on What Beyonce's 'Lion King' Role Means for Her Daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi (Exclusive)
Spotify launches 'lite' version of its app
Spotify 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
Getty 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.