Spotify employees question lavish spending on events while the company lays off thousands

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Will.i.am, Florence Welch, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, and Jack Harlow at a Spotify event during Cannes Lions 2023 in France.

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How the 'Oh-oh-oh Ozempic' commercial song made a musician $1 million

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David Paton (right) and his band Pilot in 1975. Five decades later, their hit song "Magic" has become a key part of Ozempic's marketing campaign.

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The mixed response to Jojo Siwa's rebrand shows just how hard it is for child stars to stay relevant

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JoJo Siwa attends the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on April 01, 2024.
JoJo Siwa at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 1, 2024.

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Seeking nominations for the next wave of music-tech startups helping artists and their teams

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Spotify is reportedly going to get more expensive later this year

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Spotify is planning price increases in several markets this year, according to Bloomberg.

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Anyone want to pay an extra 50% for their Spotify subscription? This bill would make it mandatory.

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Taylor Swift doesn't need any more money. Would you pay an extra streaming fee for musicians who do need a boost?

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Want an A-lister like Rihanna to perform at your wedding? Here's how much it could cost you.

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Rihanna poses for a picture at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, at the airport in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, March 2, 2024.
Rihanna performed at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant.

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Apple Music is going after Spotify Wrapped with a monthly recap of what you listened to most

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Kayne West's sampling of icons like Donna Summer and Ozzy Osbourne is a 'clear-cut' case of copyright infringement, legal experts say

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Kanye West has been accused of sampling the music of Ozzy Osbourne and Donna Summer without permission.

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Jack Harlow, Palaye Royale, and other music artists are using blockchain to connect with fans — and build profitable online communities

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Jack Harlow uses the blockchain-supported platform Mith for his online fan club, Private Garden.

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