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NMPA Boss Criticises Amazon Music Over Royalty Rates
NMPA boss David Israelite accuses Amazon Music of cutting royalty rates below songwriters' past payments, demanding changes to its bundling scheme.
Musically · 1m
Prime Day Streaming Deals
Get 7-day trials for Paramount+ and Peacock on Prime Video before Oct 7.
Billboard · 1m
Michael Smith sentenced to 18 months for AI streaming fraud
Michael Smith gets 18 months in prison after AI song and bot streaming fraud stole $8 million from artists.
Music Business Worldwide · 2m
New York City Click to Cancel Rule Takes Effect
New York City’s first municipal click-to-cancel rule for streaming subscriptions takes effect, requiring easy cancellation methods.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m
Shakira Adds Final Madrid Concert
Shakira extends Madrid residency with one final concert after breaking Amazon Music livestream record.
Consequence · 1m
AI Music Scammer Asks for No Prison Time
Streaming fraudster Michael Smith wants probation for $8M scam, claiming no artist suffered real harm.
Billboard · 1m
Amazon Prime 2026: Is $139 Worth It?
Amazon Prime costs $139 yearly in 2026 but offers free shipping, streaming, and health perks.
PCMAG · 2m
Patient Zero YouTube Release Date
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' video drops on YouTube Tuesday, September 29.
Cosmopolitan · 1m
Fake songs flood real artists' Spotify pages
Scammers use AI and a distribution loophole to upload fake tracks under established artists' names and pocket the royalties.
Engadget · 2m
Amazon Music Unlimited free for 4 months
Prime members can try Amazon Music Unlimited at no cost ahead of October Prime Day.
Mashable · 1m