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Spotify Ads Beta Creators Face an Oct. 19 Deadline
The approaching cutoff concerns an existing invite-only program, not every podcast publisher on Spotify.
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Spotify Plans Audiobooks in More Than 180 Markets
Spotify plans a year-end audiobook rollout that broadens distribution while retaining different access models across countries.
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Zac Brown Band Delivers a Masterclass in Musicianship in the Age of AI
At Hard Rock Live, Zac Brown Band’s Love & Fear Tour put human musicianship, musical range and John Driskell Hopkins at the center of an unforgettable night.
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Practical Magic 2 Opens No. 1 With $30M Weekend Estimate
The Warner Bros. legacy sequel converted decades of accumulated fandom into a box-office lead, but its second weekend will test the depth of demand.
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Fox-Roku Deal Enters a Deeper U.S. Antitrust Review
A Justice Department second request extends scrutiny of a deal that would unite Fox content, Tubi, Roku’s TV platform and data from more than 100 million households.
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Roblox Will Let Creators Take Games Beyond Its App
Roblox is expanding AI-assisted creation while preparing standalone and browser-based distribution for games built with its engine.
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RoadTrip Festival Turns Downtown Kingston Into a Music Venue
The festival’s walkable, multi-venue format links artist discovery with restaurants, hotels and downtown businesses.
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Pocket FM Says AI Helped Double Its Revenue Run Rate
The audio platform says AI now supports most of its catalog, compressing production cycles while a performance-marketing engine drives global growth.
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Suno Rebuilds Its AI Music Model Around Licensed Catalogs
Suno’s V6 launch turns music licensing, artist consent and compensation into core product infrastructure for generative AI.
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Oasis Documentary Turns a Reunion Tour Into a Film Event
The concert documentary will move from a limited theatrical engagement to Disney+ and Hulu later in 2026.