Category: Spotify

Spotify Paid $100 Million to Podcasters as Creator Wars Heat Up

The audio platform has branched out to video and has given its podcasters a raise as the war for creator talent heats up.
Spotify Sells Itself to Advertisers as an Alternative to ‘Doom Scrolling’

After finally achieving profitability, the streaming platform wants to be a healthy alternative to “doom scrolling.”
Michelle Obama’s Next Act: Video Podcaster

Through her production company, Higher Ground, Mrs. Obama, along with her brother, Craig Robinson, will interview celebrities and offer advice on various topics.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Sentenced to 23 Months in Prison For Gun Possession

The rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, admitted to possessing guns as a felon in Louisiana. He faced a maximum sentence of 25 years.
‘Cinnamon Softcore Art Deco’? Spotify Wrapped Falls Flat for Some

The Sound Towns of 2023 have been replaced with features such as an A.I.-driven podcast about users’ listening habits and word-salad-like genre summaries.
Drake Accuses Universal and Spotify of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

The Canadian rapper filed legal papers on Monday claiming that the record company and streaming service promoted “Not Like Us” ahead of Drake’s tracks.
With ‘SmartLess,’ Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes Are Building a Media Empire

Started during the pandemic, this venture is the first step in a media empire being built by the actors Sean Hayes, Will Arnett and Jason Bateman.
Podcasting Experience Helps Kelce Brothers Secure ‘New Heights’ Deal

After partnerships with famous names fizzled in previous years, podcast companies are paying stars — like Travis and Jason Kelce — with a proven track record as hosts.
Can This Tiny Economy Show Europe How to Compete Again?

Sweden outperforms in tech, has a roster of $1 billion-plus start-ups and could be a model as the European Union refigures its growth policies.
Spotify’s Daniel Ek Wants to Democratize Full-Body Scans

The Spotify chief has co-founded a new start-up, Neko Health, that aims to make head-to-toe health scans part of the annual health checkup routine.
Why Did Matt Farley Put a Song About Me on Spotify?

The answer involves a remarkable — and lucrative, and ridiculous — scheme to game the way we find music today.
Joni Mitchell, Following Neil Young, Returns to Spotify After Protest

Her music has quietly reappeared on the streaming service, two years after a departure over what she called “lies” about Covid-19 vaccines in podcasts.