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For The Velvet Sundown, Kneecap and Bob Vylan, Controversy Has Been Good for Business
Kneecap, Bob Vylan and The Velvet Sundown's streams went up after they became the subject of controversy, proving notoriety can be good for business.
John Goodman makes sad admission about Roseanne Barr years after her firing
John Goodman is looking back at his relationship with Roseanne Barr. The “Righteous Gemstones” star, 73, revealed that he ...
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The Velvet Sundown Exposed: How AI Bands Are Gaming Spotify’s System
Streaming platforms struggle with AI-generated content verification, but the Velvet Sundown controversy exposes how easily fake bands can game the system. This “indie rock band” accumulated over half ...
Spotify faces global boycott over CEO's military investments
Recently, it was discovered that Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, is leading an investment of around $700 million into the European ...
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Spotify Has an AI Problem, Dallas Artists Are First to Be Flagged and Taken Down
Katherine Paterson, Rosy L and the Deadly Beloved each had music removed from Spotify after being added to AI playlists.
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“Content is king” say analysts - so why is Spotify worth more than the entire music rights industry?
Lucian Grainge might be rubbing his hands with glee after a new report by investment bankers TD Cowen said Spotify is ...
Spotify faces Turkish probe over alleged insults to religious beliefs and First Lady
Turkey has launched an investigation into Spotify following a social media backlash over playlist names deemed politically or religiously 'insensitive'.