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Spotify and Kalshi Under Fire for Allegedly Tampering With Spotify's Charts for Music Prediction Markets
In modern America, it feels like everything is gambling. Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket are essentially monetizing every piece of our day. You can bet on anything from sports to what the weather will look like tomorrow. It's extremely morbid…
An insult': How AI entered Sydney's underground music scene
A local musician has taken to social media to voice his frustration after a live music event aimed at showcasing emerging artists included an act that used AI-generated content. Aidan Sammut was at rehearsal with his bandmates preparing for their…
In Thailand's sex tourism hub, bright lights flash, loud music blares - and underage girls are exploited
Sky Kanyarat was playing pool in the early hours of the morning in one of Thailand's most famous red light districts when a middle-aged foreigner with a heavy gait approached her. She had often seen him walking past the bar where she worked in…
SA music festival Harvest Rock going on hiatus
Adelaide music festival Harvest Rock will not go ahead in 2026, with organisers announcing it will be a 'fallow year' for the event. 'We know this will be disappointing news to many of you,' the promoter wrote in a statement on social media. 'But…
'They sing mostly about cows … and peace': how social media is driving a Maasai music revival
As the sun sets, a goat's leg sizzles on the fire in Kenya's Mau Forest, a bumpy three-hour drive from the nearest Tarmac road. “Nowadays, Maasai shoot with cameras, not spears,” the manager says as he watches a Maasai musician…
Things to Do in July: Music
Want more? Here's everything we recommend this month: Music, Visual Art, Literature, Performance, Film, Food, and This & That. Over the last 36 years, Wall of Sound has been one of Seattle's greatest music retailers for people whose tastes migrate…
Beyoncé Helps Turn M&G's Music-Rights Machine into Private Assets Hit
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to Going Private, I'm Sinead Cruise and this is Bloomberg's twice-weekly newsletter about private markets and the forces moving capital away from the public eye. Today, we explore the driving forces…
Morphe v1.33.0 patch bundle fixes major app annoyances for YouTube, YouTube Music and Reddit
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Morphe v1.33.0 improves the playing queue feature, allowing users to add videos from anywhere in the YouTube app without needing to play them first. The update also introduces crowd-sourced sponsor skipping…
Beyond The Music 2026: Andy Burnham & Steve Coogan Among First Speakers at Conference
Manchester's Beyond The Music has announced the first speakers for its upcoming edition, with U.K. prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham one of the key names set to appear. The music festival and conference will take place in Salford, Greater…
High School Musical star calls for 'support' of child stars in 'brutal industry
KayCee Stroh is calling for 'more support' for young performers in the entertainment world. The 42-year-old actress rose to prominence in her early twenties after landing the role of Martha Cox in High School Musical, which became a phenomenal…
Love Art, Music and Culture? This July Event Is for You
The Hispanic Cultural Hub brings Frida Kahlo to life with handmade vendors, live music and an immersive art experience at The AMP on July 18 If you've ever been drawn to bold colors, handcrafted jewelry, or the iconic imagery of Mexican painter…
Steve Coogan and Andy Burnham set for events at Manchester's Beyond The Music 2026
Steve Coogan and Andy Burnham are set to participate in events for Manchester's Beyond The Music 2026. Find all the details below. READ MORE: “The industry needs to do more to give back”: Andy Burnham, Lisa Nandy and more address…
Talk is of newlywed Taylor Swift taking a break from music. Did I take a nap and wake up in the 1950s? | Laura Snapes
No speculation is too harebrained when it comes to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Are they getting married at the gigantic Madison Square Garden arena? What initially sounded mad is apparently quite true. Will she perform? Will Paul…
JAŸ-Z Extends '444:' Everything We Loved in Music This Week
Roger Wimmer/Isi Photos/Isi Photos Via Getty Images All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week. What can't Tate McRae do… The pop it girl leads the latest adidas lookbook, focused on the…
Alien-like Earphones Play Music On Your Face When Ears Can't Hear It
Noise-canceling headphones have become the default answer to the mismatch between music and the world around you. The premise baked into every iteration of that technology is straightforward: if you can't hear your music, silence the noise. Each…
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