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Spotify now allows users to buy physical books

You Can Now Buy Physical Books in the Spotify App (Not That Anyone Asked)

April 16, 2026

Spotify teams up with Bookshop.org to enable readers to purchase physical books through the Spotify app, pairing well with Spotify’s Page Match. In the latest move to broaden its horizons and expand into boo... Read More...

Laufey Enters the Pantheon of Fortnite Festival Headliners

Ashley King

April 16, 2026

Hot off her Coachella set, Laufey has been unveiled as the Fortnite Festival Season 14 headliner as the artist’s star keeps ascending. It’s been a busy year for Laufey. The Grammy-winning artist just played ... Read More...

fake crypto wallet steals musicians retirement fund

G. Love Loses Nearly $450,000 in Bitcoin After Downloading a Fake Crypto Wallet In the App Store

Ashley King

April 16, 2026

Musician G. Love says he lost his retirement nest egg, a smattering of Bitcoin, due to a scam app on the App Store. “I had a really tough day today I lost my retirement fund to a hack/scam when I switched my... Read More...

Spotify and the Major Labels Slap Anna’s Archive with $322M Judgement (But Good Luck Getting Paid)

Ashley King

April 15, 2026

Spotify and the major labels secure a victory against Anna’s Archive to the tune of $322 million—but who’s going to pay all that, exactly? Operators of the shadow library meta-search platform Anna’s Archive ... Read More...

Senators apply pressure over Live Nation DOJ deal

Alongside Live Nation’s Stunning Defeat Against US States, Multiple Senators Apply Pressure to Cancel Live Nation’s White House Deal

Ashley King

April 15, 2026

Senators Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and more call on the court to investigate the surprise deal between the DOJ and Live Nation. A group of senators, including Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth War... Read More...

TikTok Goes Bigger on Karaoke with In-App Hub + Olivia Rodrigo Tie-Up

Ashley King

April 15, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo teams up with TikTok for a sing-along promo for her latest single, featuring an in-app hub for a global karaoke experience. TikTok and Interscope Records have teamed up for a “global karaoke e... Read More...

Bruno Mars announces gift to forthcoming children's hospital in Nevada

Bruno Mars Announces $1 Million Gift to Forthcoming Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital

Ashley King

April 15, 2026

Bruno Mars announces a $1 million gift to the forthcoming Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital on April 10, Bruno Mars Day, in Las Vegas. On April 10, officially recognized as Bruno Mars Day in La... Read More...

Australian Police Speak Out After Ruby Rose’s Claims About Katy Perry

Ashley King

April 15, 2026

Australian police confirm an investigation into Katy Perry’s alleged sexual assault of actress Ruby Rose, following claims over the weekend. An investigation is being carried out by Australian authorities fo... Read More...

Kanye Forced to Postpone Marseille Show as French Ban Looms

Ashley King

April 15, 2026

Kanye West announces postponing his Marseille show indefinitely—as if the French government wasn’t already looking to ban it in the first place. Presumably in a move to get ahead of the French government bar... Read More...

Kid Rock Struggles to Sell Tickets to Rock the Country Music Festival, Offers 50% Discounts

Ashley King

April 15, 2026

Rock the Country, Kid Rock’s mega-MAGA music fest, isn’t selling too well, so he’s slashed prices by 50% in a bid to drive up sales. Kid Rock’s star-studded MAGA music festival, Rock the Country, is having u... Read More...

Scaling Global Artistry: Inside How Ninja Tune Cut Payout Processing Time By 50%—Thanks to Tipalti

Ashley King

April 14, 2026

For more than three decades, Ninja Tune has been an influential force in independent music. Founded in London in the 90s, the label became a home for visionary artists pushing electronic, hip-hop, and experim... Read More...

Kanye West France gig might be cancelled

Now It’s Kanye vs. France: Upcoming Marseille Gig Faces Cancellation as Entry Ban Looms

Ashley King

April 14, 2026

France’s interior minister seeks to block the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from performing in the city of Marseille in June. France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is set on banning Ye, the U.S. rap... Read More...

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You Can Now Buy Physical Books in the Spotify App (Not That Anyone Asked)

Laufey Enters the Pantheon of Fortnite Festival Headliners

G. Love Loses Nearly $450,000 in Bitcoin After Downloading a Fake Crypto Wallet In the App Store

Spotify and the Major Labels Slap Anna’s Archive with $322M Judgement (But Good Luck Getting Paid)

Alongside Live Nation’s Stunning Defeat Against US States, Multiple Senators Apply Pressure to Cancel Live Nation’s White House Deal

Australian Police Speak Out After Ruby Rose’s Claims About Katy Perry

Kid Rock Struggles to Sell Tickets to Rock the Country Music Festival, Offers 50% Discounts

Scaling Global Artistry: Inside How Ninja Tune Cut Payout Processing Time By 50%—Thanks to Tipalti