Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here’s what fueled the growth

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spotify paid out $9 billion in streaming royalties last year, the streaming giant said Tuesday in its latest “Loud and Clear” report. Spotify’s fourth annual report, which originally launched in 2021 following criticism over its lack of transparency, noted record accomplishments, including the highest annual payment from any … Read more

‘Canada’s Got Talent’ million-dollar season has Howie Mandel buzzing

Breadcrumb Trail Links Television Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 18, 2024  •  Last updated 8 hours ago  •  4 minute read Canada’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel. Photo by Citytv Article content As Canada’s Got Talent returns for its third season, judge Howie Mandel is certain of … Read more

Catherine Princess of Wales: Prince William is ‘hurting’ seeing Kate ‘hounded’, royal expert says

Prince William is “hurting” seeing Catherine, the Princess of Wales being “hounded” after a scandal surrounding a digitally manipulated photo and a three-month public absence, a royal expert says. Kate sparked a storm of speculation after disappearing from public life after planned abdominal surgery in January. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Royal expert says Prince William … Read more

Fortnite down – Server status and downtime schedule for update 29.01 | Gaming | Entertainment

Fortnite will be taken offline for server maintenance as part of the release of update 29.01. Coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android and PC, update 29.01 will be available to download on the morning of March 19. It will be accompanied by a period of server downtime, which means you won’t be able to play … Read more

Her Mom Lynn and Dad Rick – Hollywood Life

View gallery Image Credit: Mark Sullivan/WireImage Investigation Discovery’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries explores Amanda Bynes‘ relationship with her parents. After landing her breakout role on Nickelodeon’s The Amanda Show in 1999, the former actress had a falling out with her mom, Lynn Bynes, and dad, Rick Bynes. In the … Read more

Richard Simmons Responds to Concerns Over Message Saying He’s “Dying”

Richard Simmons is sorry if he set off some alarms. The aerobics icon is apologizing to fans after confusion arose about his well-being over a March 18 message he wrote about health that said he’s “dying.” “Sorry many of you have gotten upset about my message today,” the Simmons wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) March … Read more

London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his ‘exquisite clutter’

LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Freddie Mercury ’s sanctuary in London, where he lived the last decade of his life, is on sale for the first time in nearly half a century — minus his “exquisite clutter.” Garden Lodge, as the neo-Georgian brick home in the posh Kensington neighborhood is known, is for sale by … Read more

Kate Middleton farm shop video fuels new conspiracy theories

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Celebrity Princess described as looking ‘happy, relaxed and healthy’ during outing Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 18, 2024  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  4 minute read Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales smiles during her visit to Sebby’s Corner in north London, … Read more

New ‘raunchy’ dating series Couple To Throuple coming to Seven

Get ready for three times the fun, feelings and drama when new dating series Couple To Throuple premieres at 9.30pm on Wednesday, March 27 on 7Bravo and 7plus. The raunchy dating series, hosted by US entertainment reporter Scott Evans and guided by sex and relationship expert Shamyra Howard, follows four curious couples through the world … Read more

PS Plus Extra and Premium March 2024 line-up, release date, time and games leaving service | Gaming | Entertainment

PS Plus subscribers are counting down to the release of the Extra and Premium games for March 2024. The next batch of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games will be available to download and play on the morning of March 19 for PS4 and PS5. While there’s no set release time, the games should hit … Read more