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The European Commission may investigate the acquisition of Universal Music Group by the music services company Downtown Music

The European Commission plans to investigate Universal Music's acquisition of Downtown Music for $775 million. Independent companies believe this will give Universal too much power.

News of the World • April 25, 03:58 PM • 2914 views

Alphabet's sales beat forecasts amid gains in Google search advertising

Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc. , reported first-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations. Profit rose thanks to advertising and investments in artificial intelligence.

Economy • April 25, 09:55 AM • 8763 views

#unreadable_poems: a flashmob is underway on social media in support of little-known poems by executed poets

A flashmob #unreadable_poems is ongoing on social media, which revives the poetry of the Executed Renaissance. Thousands of Ukrainians are recording and sharing poems by repressed authors, bringing them back into culture.

Society • April 21, 06:36 AM • 4668 views

Poems by little-known poets of the Executed Renaissance appeared in podcasts on MEGOGO

Join the flash mob, read and spread the creativity of artists.

Business News • March 18, 10:13 AM • 81602 views

Spotify paid the music industry a record $10 billion

In 2024, Spotify paid the music industry a record $10 billion, which is 10 times more than in 2014. The company also reported its first annual profit and an increase in users to 675 million.

News of the World • March 12, 11:33 AM • 12915 views

Spotify earned annual profit for the first time and exceeded expectations in terms of the number of users: the company's shares jumped

Spotify reported its first-ever annual profit and record user growth to 675 million. The company showed a significant improvement in financial performance and announced ambitious plans for 2025.

Economy • February 4, 02:28 PM • 25191 views

Restricting women's rights: producers condemn singer Sabrina Carpenter for her too-sexy image

Producers Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman called Sabrina Carpenter's sexual image “lazy” and “offensive. ” They also criticized her lyrics for being overly sexualized.

UNN Lite • January 23, 03:44 PM • 123456 views

Music sales in the UK hit a 20-year high

Consumers in the UK spent a record £2. 4 billion on recorded music in 2024. Streaming subscriptions accounted for the largest share, and Taylor Swift's album became the best-selling album of the year.

News of the World • January 8, 03:14 PM • 145032 views

New podcast “The Telepathy Tapes” surpasses Joe Rogan on Spotify

For the first time in 4 years, Joe Rogan's podcast has lost the top spot on Spotify charts. The new project “The Telepathy Tapes” became the most popular, despite criticism of the reliability of the research.

Technologies • January 3, 08:01 PM • 106793 views

Spotify records record growth in Drum 'N' Bass popularity in recent years

According to Spotify, Drum 'N' Bass streams have grown by 94% since 2021. The genre is especially popular among listeners under 34, who make up 68% of the audience.

News of the World • December 19, 06:27 PM • 119186 views

SoundCloud launches a new budget plan for musicians for $39 per year

SoundCloud has introduced a new Artist plan worth $39 per year for musicians. The plan includes monetization, distribution, and AI mastering options with certain limitations.

Technologies • December 17, 09:51 PM • 19185 views

Spotify unveils music results for 2024

Spotify has released music summaries of the year with the most popular artists and songs. Taylor Swift topped the world ranking, and Klavdia Petrivna became the leader among Ukrainian artists.

Culture • December 6, 01:36 AM • 18763 views

Drake and Lamar rappers' conflict escalates: Drake now accuses UMG and Spotify of conspiring to promote Lamar's track

Rapper Drake has filed a petition with the New York Supreme Court, accusing UMG and Spotify of unfair competition. The musician claims that Lamar's hit "Not like Us" was promoted through bots and Special Offers.

UNN Lite • November 26, 04:02 PM • 102774 views

“I gave them the freedom to be themselves": Miley Cyrus talks about her influence on young artists

Miley Cyrus shared her thoughts on her influence on the careers of Sabrina Carpenter, Chappella Roana and Olivia Rodrigo. The singer noted that she gave young artists the freedom to be themselves.

UNN Lite • November 22, 10:23 AM • 102387 views

Entertainment content outstrips news in terms of popularity on the web, Telegram leads among messengers - research

A Gradus Research study has shown that 90% of Ukrainians use Telegram, but entertainment content is ahead of news in popularity. Ukrainians are increasingly consuming content through streaming services and social networks.

Society • November 21, 10:38 AM • 118215 views

Jamiroquai is back: the legendary band has announced a tour of Europe in 2025

The British band Jamiroquai has announced The Heels of Steel Tour with 14 concerts in Europe. The tour will start on November 6, 2025 in Barcelona and end on December 12 in Birmingham.

UNN Lite • November 18, 05:39 PM • 101104 views

Spotify introduces podcast commenting feature

Spotify is launching a new feature that allows podcast creators to interact with fans through comments, expanding the possibilities of Q&A and polls.

Technologies • July 10, 12:21 AM • 13432 views

YouTube blocks channels of sanctioned Russian artists

YouTube has closed the accounts of several well-known russian artists, including polina gagarina, oleg gazmanov, grigory leps, yulia chicherina, vyacheslav manucharov, and shaman, due to their inclusion on the EU sanctions list.

Politics • July 4, 08:39 PM • 56239 views

Spotify accounts of some russian artists have been hacked and songs deleted

The accounts of several russian artists on Spotify were hacked, profile covers were changed, and some songs were removed from the platform.

News of the World • June 27, 08:56 PM • 21574 views

Instagram is caught using nude apps generated by artificial intelligence

Instagram has discovered advertising apps that generate unauthorised nude images using artificial intelligence. Meta was quickly removed after investigators warned the social media company, but fakes created by artificial intelligence may reappear. may resurface.

Technologies • April 23, 03:58 PM • 118992 views

Chinese authorities ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese App Store

Apple has removed its WhatsApp and Threads messaging apps from the Chinese App Store after being ordered to do so by the Chinese authorities.

News of the World • April 19, 10:37 AM • 58268 views

Spotify is developing tools that will allow users to remix songs

Spotify is developing tools that will allow users to remix songs directly in the streaming service, with features such as tempo control, filtering by genre and mood, and creating remixes for specific scenarios, such as workouts.

Technologies • April 15, 01:02 AM • 40404 views

Spotify is going to compete with TikTok's remixes: let users try their hand at DJing - WSJ

Spotify is developing tools that will allow subscribers to speed up, merge and edit songs, compensating artists and labels for the modified versions streamed on the platform to attract younger users and generate new revenue.

Culture • April 12, 02:45 PM • 88092 views

Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties last year

In 2023, Spotify paid out more than $9 billion in royalties, almost three times more than in 2017, with more than half of that going to independent artists and non-English-language catalogs.

Economy • March 20, 04:45 PM • 26254 views

The EU imposes a €1.8 billion antitrust fine on Apple for unlawful terms of use of apps

The European Commission has fined Apple EUR 1. 8 billion for violating antitrust laws due to the terms of use of the App Store, which disadvantaged competitors in the music streaming market and restricted users.

Economy • March 4, 03:22 PM • 22213 views

TikTok has made music even more accessible around the world, including in Ukraine

TikTok introduces a new "Add to Music" feature that allows users to save songs heard on the video platform to music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, making music more accessible around the world, including in Ukraine.

Technologies • February 25, 12:15 PM • 26380 views

The European Union will fine Apple for 500 million euros

The EU is preparing to impose a €500 million antitrust fine on Apple for its App Store rules that restrict competition.

Economy • February 19, 02:25 AM • 37084 views

Spotify has officially stopped working in Russia - media

Spotify has officially ceased operations in Russia: On December 14, the local legal entity Spotify LLC was liquidated. The service has already stopped operating in Russia since April 2022.

Economy • December 18, 12:50 AM • 36260 views

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy business

Magnetic storms in May: dates and intensity of geomagnetic fluctuations

Serhiy Koretskyi elected Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine - MP

Allergy season: what to pay attention to in May and how to relieve symptoms

A water pipe burst at the metro construction site in Vynohradar – Avtostrada

"She is fine with everything": expert explained why Olena Duma is blocking the adoption of the draft law on the reform of ARMA

White House responded after Putin's "ceasefire" proposal: Trump wants a permanent ceasefire

NBU's chief lawyer above the law? Investigation of Zima's case is stalling

The ball is in the NACP's court: the head of the supervisory board of the State Land Bank has a real conflict of interest

Explosions heard in Kyiv: air defense is working, debris falling recorded

Blackout in Europe: Spain and Portugal recovering from massive power outage

Night attack on Kyiv: there are victims, a house and cars are on fire

A recreation center burned down in Kyiv due to a Russian attack

Artillerymen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine effectively destroyed the Russian self-propelled gun "Msta-S"

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