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Spotify Premium glitch caused paying subscribers to still hear ads — here's Spotify's response

Spotify has moved quickly to address a fix that meant paying subscribers were still hearing commercials.

Tom’s Guide

Spotify's new 'Exclusive Mode' gives you "bit-perfect" playback from the Windows desktop app

Good news for Windows users

What Hi-Fi?

South Park, failed TV deals and alleged extortion: Inside the fiery battle between a media mogul and a high-stakes gambler

Exclusive details: In a phone call with The Independent, accused extortionist R.J. Cipriani flatly denied Paramount Skydance CEO Jeff Shell’s claims, and said the mogul is simply ‘trying to save his a**’

The Independent UK

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Ted Sarandos Calls Out Paramount 'Narrative' After Losing Netflix Deal To Buy Warner Bros

The Warner Bros. acquisition story got twisted along the way.

Cinemablend

I’ve waited 15 years for this: Spotify is finally fixing this major mobile playlist headache

A new teardown revealed Spotify could soon bring playlist management options, previously a feature exclusive to desktop, over to mobile.

Tom’s Guide

All to your liking: Spotify's 'Taste Profile' beta puts you in charge of the music you find

Your musical tastes can change, and Spotify is giving you the keys to drive that ship wherever it might lead you with this beta.

Android Central

Spotify was down — Live updates on music streamer issues

Spotify appears to be down for some users and according to Downdetector, there's a huge spike in reported outages. Here's what we know so far.

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Spotify just handed you the keys to your taste profile — here's how to change it

Spotify just rolled out a new Taste Profile feature that lets you customize exactly what you want to listen to. Here's how to change your recommendation preferences.

Tom’s Guide

Spotify is finally letting you 'talk' to its algorithm to fix your music recommendations — here's what's new

Spotify’s AI-driven algorithmic tool, “Taste Profile,” is getting an update that lets users have more control over their recommendations

Tom’s Guide

Spotify claims it saved the music industry – but who will save us from the streaming model?

Many musicians would scoff if you told them Spotify has saved the music industry

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“Spotify is the highest-paying retailer globally - paying the music industry more than $11 billion in 2025”: Spotify reveals how much it actually pays out to musicians in its new Loud & Clear report

The numbers might be a surprise to those who have previously bemoaned the financial dynamics of the streaming giant

MusicRadar

Airbnb offers new hosts an extra $750 bonus as they scramble for more World Cup accommodations

The U.S. expects up to 10 million international visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Independent UK

“This will revolutionise the ticketing marketplace”: Deal has been worked out between the US Justice Department and Live Nation

Live music behemoth won’t be broken up, but its wings are clipped

MusicRadar

Live Nation reaches deal in ticket sales antitrust case - and it could have big changes in how concert seats are sold

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. could be required to pay out around $200 million in damages to states participating in the case - but will not be broken up

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Airbnb Stock Dips 2% to Around $133 as Shares Pull Back After Strong Q4 Momentum

Shares of Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ: ABNB) declined about 2% in midday trading Friday, March 6, 2026, falling to around $132.93-$133 from Thursday's close near $135.85, reflecting a modest pullback after recent gains tied to robust fourth-quarter results and upbeat guidance for accelerated growth in 2026.

Inverse

10 Years Later, One Star Trek Era Might Come To An Abrupt End

The future of the final frontier is in question. Will there be new Star Trek shows after 2027? That is the question.

Spotify adds new feature that's like putting a DJ in your device

Smart Reorder could make track shuffling a seamless listening experience

Axios

Hollywood's mega-merger battle ends with Warner Bros. as the real winner

If the deal goes through, WBD CEO David Zaslav will have cemented his legacy as one of the savviest media dealmakers.

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The Independent UK

Premier League to launch streaming platform in Singapore next season – and it could be ‘replicated around the world’

It is the Premier League’s first move to broadcast its own content

MusicRadar

“A new way to put meaningful control of the algorithm directly in your hands”: Can Spotify’s Prompted Playlist feature put you back in the driving seat when it comes to your music listening?

Instead of being force fed playlists by the algorithm, you can now try and make it work for you

The Times of India

YouTube Music faces backlash after making song lyrics a premium-only feature

YouTube Music has limited free users' access to song lyrics, allowing only five free lyric views before blurring them. This change, implemented to encourage premium subscriptions, has sparked user dissatisfaction. Listeners now face the choice of upgrading to YouTube Music Premium for $10.99 monthly or using the service with restricted…

Evening Standard

Spotify adds 38 million more users with help from Wrapped promotion

The Swedish technology business surpassed analyst expectations for the quarter.

Android Central

YouTube Music hits users with an uno reverse, takes away lyrics from free tier

YouTube Music users report that lyrics have vanished for free-tier users behind a paywall.

Android Central

YouTube TV Plans are here: this is all you need to know about exact pricing, content

YouTube TV Plans are officially here, and the service detailed everything users need to know before hand.

Louder

Disney+ review: An all-singing, all-dancing family streaming service with music docs and more

Disney+ is a mecca for family-friendly programming, but also a font of excellent adult-oriented media, music content and more

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