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Australian Agency Apologizes After Booking an AI Artist, Claiming Submission Looked…
A Sydney music services agency has issued an apology after being called out for booking an AI artist for an event, a move they claim was a mistake…
After a Nice Theatrical Run, Amazon Prime Drops NBA YoungBoy Special ‘American YoungBoy’…
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Spotify Expands Afrobeats Footprint with Afro Nation Portugal Exclusive Streaming Deal
Spotify secures a landmark partnership with Afro Nation Portugal 2026, bringing one of the world’s biggest African music festivals to the streamer. Last week…
Suno Quickly Seizes on Udio’s Legal Victory Against Sony Music Over Admissible Infringed…
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69% of Spotify Streams In the US Come from American Artists, Latest Data Reveals
Spotify releases some listening stats for America’s 250th birthday, revealing that 70% of the Spotify Top 50 in the US is made up of American music. The United…
Spotify Removes 500,000+ Malcolm Todd Plays Following ‘Suspicious’ Kalshi Wagers…
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