Why The Most Important David Bowie Tributes Are Streaming On Spotify, Apple Music And Tidal
Tributes to the late David Bowie are flooding media, but none are more vital than those on streaming services.
Taylor Swift Did Something In 2015 That No Female Musician Has Ever Done Before
Swift earned nearly $200 million on the road in North America alone in 2015, far more than anyone in history.
Why The Chiefs-Texans Game Is On Both ESPN And ABC, And How It Could Change NFL Thursday Nights
For the first time ever, Disney will broadcast an NFL playoff game on both ABC and ESPN. It can't afford not to.
Music Streaming Grew In The US And UK At A Nearly Identical Pace In 2015
Though the star opted not to stream her "25" album, the music option was a major source of industry revenue in the U.S. and Britain in 2015.
CES 2016: Connected Cars Are Here, And Terrestrial Radio Is In Trouble
As more internet-connected cars roll out, radio giants like iHeartRadio and Cumulus will face new competition.
Why Podcasting Is Going To Sound Totally Different In 2016
Don’t get too comfortable with how you listen to podcasts. Rapidly evolving technologies are going to turn the format on its head in 2016.
The Beatles Are Streaming Everywhere, But Spotify Has The Most To Gain
With the Fab Four's songs moving to streaming services, Spotify and its smaller rivals could win over skeptical consumers.
Apple Music vs. YouTube Red vs. Pandora One: A Last-Minute Music Streaming Gift Guide For Christmas 2015
A smorgasbord of options exist. IBT helps you choose the right service for the right person.
Pandora Media Just Got 20 Million Steps Closer To Competing With Spotify And Apple Music
Freshly signed licensing agreements with ASCAP and BMI may pave the way to an on-demand service that will compete with those of two giants.
Beatles Streaming: The Not-So-Secret Reasons Why The Fab Four Will Soon Be On Apple Music And Spotify
Rumor has it the Beatles could come to streaming services on Christmas Eve. Here’s why it took so long, and why it's happening now.
Taylor Swift Apple Music Concert Film: Crashes, Glitches, Errors, Playback Issues Frustrate Fans
Swifties were met with a barrage of technical glitches Sunday when they tried to stream the pop star’s concert movie on Apple Music.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo To Pardon Up To 10,000 Convicted Of Felonies As Teenagers
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said the pardons are designed to improve access to jobs, housing and services, helping people move on with their lives.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter Says He'll Be Cleared Of Corruption Charges
In an interview, the soccer executive said corruption charges against him will be dropped at a hearing Monday.
Corruption Endemic In ISIS-Controlled Territory, Report Says
As its institutional responsibilities grow, ISIS faces corruption within the ranks of its military and civil service.
Even Without China, 'Star Wars' Nearly Tops 'Jurassic World' On Opening Weekend
The seventh installment in the "Star Wars" series grossed $517 million worldwide in its opening weekend, $31 million off the all-time record.
Spotify Users Ask: Where Are All Those Podcasts And Videos?
The streaming music service declared it was adding video, podcasts and other content back in May. Seven months later, they're mostly MIA.
Crucial US Copyright Decision Hikes Pandora Media Royalties 21%; Here’s Why That’s A Good Thing
Investors reacted favorably to a decision by the Copyright Royalty Board, as the company's share price topped $15 in after-hours trading.
Spotify Party: New Feature Adjusts To Moods But Will Every Party Now Sound The Same?
The streaming music service has launched a feature that will give listeners access to premade mixes, allowing them to easily adjust the vibe.
Star Wars Was All In On Sports Tie-Ins Well Before ESPN Parent Disney Bought Lucasfilm
Sports leagues have been using the Force since minor league baseball teams embraced "Star Wars Nights" to attract fans.
Spotify Will Tell You Which Star Wars Character You Are Based On Your Musical Tastes
A website called Spotify Star Wars, which launched Wednesday, also allows visitors to enjoy character-specific playlists.
Taylor Swift's '1989' Apple Music Live Film Is Part Of A Land Rush For Concert Footage
The singer's exclusive deal to stream a new concert on Apple Music is part of a larger trend of artists increasingly monetizing their stage performances.
Pandora Finally Gets Personal: Thumbprint Radio Targets Listeners Based Solely On Likes
The streaming radio service's newest feature, Thumbprint Radio, plays songs based purely on users' likes.
The Spotify Paradox: People Who Pay For Streaming Music Are Still Buying Albums, Report Says
Research published Friday by the British Phonographic Industry suggests that streaming isn't replacing music sales yet.
‘Serial’ Season 2 May Not Win Big-League Advertisers, No Matter How Popular It Gets
The second season of the wildly popular podcast "Serial" debuted to much fanfare Thursday, but advertisers are still wary of the format.
Republic Records Crushes It: Weeknd’s Label Responsible For Almost 25% Of All Radio Hits In 2015
Twenty years after signing novelty acts like Bloodhound Gang and Chumbawumba, Republic Records is cleaning up, with songs by Nicki Minaj and others.
In Streaming Music Wars, Your Playlist Has Become The Weapon Of Choice
Being able to offer playlists that listeners love isn't just a cool feature, it's also a key strategy for companies like Spotify.
TV Stations Are Officially Freaked Out About The Rise Of Digital Political Ads
We Get Voters, a first-of-its-kind TV ad campaign, will tout the benefits of TV advertising in political campaigns.
The Internet Is A Giant Netflix Fountain: Demand For 4K Video, Rising Usage Driving Growth
Streaming video and audio now account for a staggering 70 percent of North American Web traffic, according to new data from Sandvine.
Grammy Nominations 2015: No Adele, No One Direction Could Mean Another Ratings Disaster
Thanks to a scheduling quirk, three of the most buzzed-about albums of 2015 weren't eligible for Grammy Awards.
Harry Styles' Post-Zayn Malik Message Is The Biggest Tweet Of 2015
Harry Styles joins Stephen Colbert, Barack Obama and Ellen DeGeneres in the club of people who have authored a year's most popular tweet.
