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entertainment1 hour ago•17 min saved

Netflix and Spotify Strike About $100M Deal to Bring Jay Shetty’s On Purpose to Video

Netflix and Spotify have struck a multiyear deal to bring Jay Shetty’s On Purpose to video on both platforms, with the partnership reportedly worth about $100 million. The video episodes will premiere on July 13, ending YouTube availability, and Spotify will handle global ad sales. Shetty’s Perfect Strangers Media will also develop Netflix projects, signaling a landmark push for creator-driven franchises across major streamers.

via Variety|

#entertainment #jay-shetty #netflix

business6 days ago•16 min saved

Spotify Charts a Generative AI Future for 1 Billion Subscribers

At its 2026 Investor Day, Spotify outlined a bold plan to move from curation to generation with a Large Taste Model and trillions of signals, focusing on higher ARPU, more interactive experiences, creator tools, and AI-powered personalization, while expanding music, podcasts, and audiobooks toward one billion subscribers and targeting mid-teens revenue growth, 35–40% gross margin, and >20% operating margin by 2030, all under a “Time Well Spent” framework.

via Spotify|

#ai #audiobooks #business

business6 days ago•19 min saved

Fan-made AI remixes to premiere on Spotify under new UMG licensing pact

Spotify and Universal Music Group unveiled a licensing deal to allow fans to create AI-powered covers and remixes of songs from participating artists, offered as a paid Premium add-on. The arrangement covers both recorded music and music publishing, with opt-in participation and credit/compensation for artists and songwriters; all Spotify users will be able to play the AI-generated tracks. Pricing and launch date were not disclosed. The move strengthens UMG’s AI licensing strategy and expands monetization opportunities around fan-generated derivatives.

via Music Business Worldwide|

#ai #business #licensing

technology6 days ago•16 min saved

Spotify Plans Reserved Tickets for Its Superfans

Spotify unveiled Reserved, a feature that uses streams and fan activity to identify an artist’s most devoted listeners and set aside up to two tour tickets for them, with a day-long window to purchase if selected, starting in the U.S. this summer via a Live Nation partnership; the rollout accompanies previews of Studio by Spotify Labs and an AI-cover licensing deal with UMG.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#concert-tickets #live-nation #reserved-tickets

technology6 days ago•16 min saved

Spotify Rolls Out AI-Generated Personal Podcasts for Premium Users

Spotify announced at its investor day that US premium subscribers will soon be able to generate AI-powered personal podcasts tailored to their interests and listening habits, using prompts (like daily city updates or local concert roundups) and scheduling episodes daily or weekly; users can pick a voice and add context with PDFs or links, with episodes saved to their library and linked to relevant content. The company also unveiled a real-time podcast Q&A feature, Studio by Spotify Labs for desktop podcast creation, creator sponsorships, and perks such as AI-generated covers/remixes and early access to concert tickets, with rollout starting next month and a credit system for ongoing use.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#artificial-intelligence #personalization #podcasts

music6 days ago•17 min saved

Spotify and Universal Music Forge AI-Generated Covers Licensing for Fans

Spotify and Universal Music Group announced licensing deals to let fans create AI-generated covers and remixes of participating songs via a new Premium add-on, with artists/songwriters earning revenue and a framework focused on consent, credit, and compensation; the move accompanies a Live Nation-backed ‘Spotify Reserved’ ticketing pilot for dedicated fans.

via Variety|

#ai #covers #licensing

technology6 days ago•4 min saved

Spotify Unveils Reserved: Two Tickets for True Fans, Not the Crowd

Spotify announced Reserved, a new program for eligible Premium subscribers (18+) that holds two concert tickets for a artist’s most dedicated fans and allows them to purchase within a dedicated window, reducing scalping and ensuring real fans get seats. Beginning in the U.S. this summer with more markets to follow, there are no extra Spotify fees; eligibility is based on engagement and location, with ticketing handled via partner platforms.

via Spotify|

#fan-engagement #live-music #reserved

ai6 days ago•37 min saved

Spotify launches AI-generated remixes with UMG licensing for Premium users

Spotify and Universal Music Group have licensed an AI remix tool that Premium subscribers can pay to use to generate AI-made remixes and covers; artists can opt out and receive royalties, and royalties go back to the original artist. The program is part of Spotify’s responsible AI initiative and emphasizes consent, credit, and compensation, but launch timing and pricing beyond Premium are not yet disclosed.

via theverge.com|

#ai #licensing #music

technology6 days ago•17 min saved

UMG and Spotify Forge AI Remixes Licensing Deal

Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a licensing deal enabling Spotify to develop generative AI models that will allow fans to remix and cover songs from UMG artists, with these AI features set to appear later as a paid add-on for premium users; launch timing has not been disclosed.

via Billboard|

#ai #licensing #remixes

gaming9 days ago•9 min saved

Arcane Season 2 Spotify soundtrack loses D4vd track after arrest

Riot Games reportedly pulled D4vd's track "Remember Me" from the Arcane Season 2 Spotify soundtrack after the artist was charged with first‑degree murder; the rest of the soundtrack remains, and Riot allegedly owns the rights to the track, with other brands distancing themselves in the wake of the controversy. A Riot comment was not included in the article at publication.

via PCGamesN|

#arcane #d4vd #gaming

music11 days ago•13 min saved

Drake Breaks Spotify’s One-Day Streaming Record With 2026 Triple Album Drop

Drake released Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour within 24 hours, making him Spotify’s most-streamed artist in a single day in 2026. Iceman recorded the year’s top daily streams for an album, while Make Them Cry was the top-streamed song in a day so far in 2026, and the trio also delivered the biggest first-24-hour Amazon Music debut for any artist in 2026.

via Rolling Stone|

#drake #habibti #iceman

entertainment11 days ago•15 min saved

Drake Shatters Spotify Single-Day Records With Iceman Release

Drake set 2026 Spotify single-day records for most-streamed artist, most-streamed album (Iceman), and most-streamed song ('Make Them Cry') on May 15, as he released Iceman along with Maid of Honour and Habibti; BTS’ ARIRANG had previously led single-day album streams in 2026.

via Billboard|

#drake #entertainment #iceman

music15 days ago•14 min saved

Spotify Turns 20 With a Personal Listening Time Capsule

Spotify marks its 20th anniversary with 'Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)', a fan-facing experience on the app letting users revisit their listening journey—from their first day and first streamed song to total unique tracks and their all-time top artist—plus a custom 120-track playlist and shareable data stories for both free and Premium users, while also revealing all-time leaders in artists, songs, albums, podcasts and audiobooks: Taylor Swift tops artists, Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti is the top album, The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights is the top song, Joe Rogan Experience is the top podcast, and Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses is the top premium audiobook.

via Variety|

#listening-history #music #music-streaming

entertainment15 days ago•48 min saved

Spotify’s 20th anniversary reveal shows your entire listening history

Spotify is celebrating 20 years with a Wrapped-like experience that lets you review your entire listening history—from your first day on Spotify to your most-played artists—and includes an All-Time Top 120 playlist plus shareable stat cards.

via The Verge|

#20th-anniversary #all-time-top-songs #entertainment

technology15 days ago•1 min saved

Spotify 20: Your Personal Soundtrack Through the Years

Spotify launches Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s), a mobile-only in-app feature that personalizes two decades of listening: your first day, total unique songs, your first streamed track, your all-time top artist, and an All-Time Top Songs playlist with play counts, plus share cards and curated global playlists; available in 144 markets across 16 languages.

via Spotify|

#listening-history #mobile-experience #personalized-data