Music Industry
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Taylor Swift’s new music video has exposed the divisions within white feminism about fat positivity
The singer removed a scene from the video ‘Anti-Hero’ after she was accused of fatphobia.
Kristin Rodier, The Conversation & Heather McLean, The Conversation
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TikTok is changing the way music hits are made and promoted
There is a direct correlation between a song going viral on the video-sharing app and its popularity on music streaming platforms.
Kai Riemer, The Conversation & Sandra Peter, The Conversation
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Whenever you listen to playlists on streaming platforms, you lower the revenue of smaller artists
Most of your Spotify subscription fee goes to pop stars in curated playlists – even if you never listen to them.
Peter Ormosi, The Conversation & Amelia Fletcher, The Conversation
Trending
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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Counterview: What Arundhati Roy and the secular intelligentsia get wrong about Modi’s India
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Watch: Comedian imagines Karan Johar explaining ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ roles to cast
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A celebrity fitness instructor offers five rules of fitness for everyone
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High cholesterol: Supplements alone do little but a healthy diet can make a difference
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In India’s crowded music streaming space, these factors will decide who emerges the winner
Two of the world’s biggest streaming giants have recently entered the $213 million Indian over-the-top streaming industry.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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#MeToo: Court puts interim stay on Chinmayi Sripaada’s removal from dubbing union
The singer was removed from the union in November 2018, a month after she backed sexual harassment allegations against lyricist Vairamuthu.
Scroll Staff
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40 million songs, Rs 119 monthly billing plan: What to expect from Spotify in India
It will not be a cakewalk for Spotify to survive the intense competition from the many players already operating in India.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Video
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Watch: When cricket legend Kapil Dev got ‘kidnapped’ for a streaming platform’s World Cup 2023 ad
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Watch: Musician uses AI to make Lata Mangeshkar, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal and others sing together
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Watch: Models flaunt duct tape dress, post-it suit, and other symbols of fast-paced life
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Watch: Riders stranded upside down after amusement park ride malfunctions in Ontario, Canada
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Watch: A capella group sings mashup of a song from ‘Roja’ in three different languages
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Plagiarists or innovators? The Led Zeppelin paradox endures
How can a band so slavishly derivative – and sometimes downright plagiaristic – be also considered radically innovative and influential?
Aram Sinnreich, The Conversation
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Calling the tune: Reliance’s JioMusic is drowning out India’s music streaming services
JioMusic merged with Saavn in March and the combined entity has become the fastest growing music streaming service in the country.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Dennis Edwards, former lead singer of ‘The Temptations’, dies at 74 in Chicago
Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 along with the band.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Aankh Micholi’ trailer: Two families clash over a wedding
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Watch: Faith is put to the test in coming-of-age film ‘Bhagwan Bharose’
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‘Mission Raniganj’ trailer: Akshay Kumar stars in film about a mine rescue mission
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When Dev Anand was mistaken for a taxi driver
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Start the week with a film: KG George’s ‘Irakal’ is a singular study of a psycho
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Grammys will set up a task force to address biases against women in the music industry
The move follows accusations of sexism during the recent 60th Grammy Awards, and Recording Academy CEO Portnow’s comment that women need to ‘step up’.
Scroll Staff
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YouTube Red and Google Play Music will be merged into one app, says official
Lyor Cohen said the decision to merge the two services was made to rope in new subscribers.
Scroll Staff
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From Boyzone to Jamiroquai, here’s why so many bands are making a comeback
The rise of the comeback.
David Beer, The Conversation
The Field
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Watch, Asian Games: The Indian dressage team win the country’s first equestrian gold after 41 years
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Asian Games, Hockey: Ishika Chaudhary’s self-driven journey from Gwalior to Hangzhou, and beyond
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India at Asian Games, Sept 26: Dressage team wins first-ever gold; sailors pocket silver, bronze
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Watch, Asian Games: Men’s 10m air rifle team wins India’s first gold medal in Hangzhou
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India at Asian Games, Sept 26 schedule: Shooting, boxing, hockey continues