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BBC plans 'YouTube tax' on streaming services
The government will propose extending the licence fee to Netflix, Disney Plus and other platforms to boost BBC funding and tackle misinformation.
The Independent · 1m
YouTube Music Labels AI Tracks
YouTube Music starts labeling AI-generated music with its own system.
Musically · 1m
Streaming Services Propose 2028-2032 Royalty Rates for Songwriters
Amazon, Spotify, Apple and others file rate proposals for songwriters' royalties in 2028-2032.
Music Business Worldwide · 2m
Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs amid slower growth
Netflix lays off 1,000 employees as growth slows and competition rises.
Financialexpress · 1m
Best Live TV Streaming Services for October 2026
DIRECTV, Philo, Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV lead live TV streaming services for October 2026.
Decider · 2m
DistroKid removes tracks after UMG lawsuit
DistroKid removes tracks following UMG's copyright claims.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m
Horror is big business in 2026
Horror has become a tentpole across gaming, film, and television, with cheap production costs and blockbuster returns.
The Verge · 3m
AI Upscaling Failures
Hollywood's AI upscaling tools create waxy characters and digital artifacts in old shows.
AV Club · 1m
Disney Plus bundles save you up to 52 percent
Disney Plus offers multiple bundle deals combining streaming services at discounts ranging from 36 to 52 percent off regular prices.
WIRED · 1m
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9 New Albums You Should Listen To Now
Pitchfork highlights 9 new albums across genres from Cameron Winter to Carly Rae Jepsen.
Pitchfork · 1m
US Copyright Office Launches Streaming Fraud Inquiry
US Copyright Office begins probe into music streaming fraud after high-profile jail term.
Music Ally · 1m
Phono V streaming rates filed with US Copyright Board
Streaming services file new royalty rates with US Copyright Board after 30% publishing revenue growth since 2022.
Musicbusinessworldwide · 2m
Skydance Closes Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount completes $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, renaming company Skydance.
Dallas Express · 1m
DiMA Aims for Quick Resolution in Phonorecords V
DiMA hopes for timely resolution of Phonorecords V proceeding to set streaming royalty rates.
Music Ally · 1m
France's Film Industry Funding Crisis
Netflix's rise as France's top private content investor strains the nation's film and TV sector.
Variety · 1m
Five companies now control Hollywood
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merged on Tuesday, concentrating US film and TV production in just five hands.
Vox · 2m
Stevie Wonder Releases Unheard Songs
Stevie Wonder surprise-releases four unreleased tracks from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life.
Rolling Stone · 1m
David Ellison Names Ynon Kreiz as Co-CEO for Skydance
David Ellison appoints Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO to lead Skydance's $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNBC · 2m
Disney+ and Hulu Raise Prices Again
Disney+ and Hulu hike prices for fourth time in four years.
PCMAG · 1m
Sling TV Season Pass Discount for Live Sports
Sling TV's Season Pass offers $180 discount on 35+ live sports channels for five months.
PCMAG · 1m
Disney raises streaming prices again
Disney+ and Hulu join Netflix, Apple TV and Peacock in raising subscription costs, as streaming services turn to price hikes to boost profits.
TechCrunch · 1m
Airtel adds Apple services to Rs 999 family plans
Airtel bundles iCloud+, Apple TV, and Apple Arcade with Rs 999 family postpaid plans to boost digital value.
The Economic Times · 1m
Watch the U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland
The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup takes place in Poland this September with 24 teams competing for the title.
PCMAG · 2m · 5 views
Disney+ Playlists fix the endless scrolling problem
Disney+ launches curated playlists to solve decision fatigue, offering lean-back viewing that might finally stick around.
TechRadar · 1m · 6 views
Disney+ and Hulu raise prices again after doubling profits
Disney's streaming services hit customers with their fourth price increase in four years, even as the company's streaming profits surge.
Ars Technica · 1m
Streaming is becoming cable all over again
As streaming services struggle to grow, they're copying the old cable playbook with bundles, ads, and channel guides.
The Verge · 2m
150,000 songs uploaded daily. Breaking through just got harder.
Streaming platforms are drowning in new music, making it nearly impossible for artists to stand out from the crowd.
Billboard · 2m
