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It would be like us going to our editor and blaming the readers for something we wrote not hitting – they're just not appreciating our "written voice." But perhaps the stinkiest pile is reserved for how Rogan, Maher & Chappelle will rage about being "canceled," how that hurts them from getting certain gigs (like college[...]

And that's exactly what Spotify did earlier today, with Spotify Wrapped 2023 offering a rundown of the "Top Global Artists of 2023," "Top Global Songs of 2023," "Top Global Albums of 2023," and "Top Global Podcasts of 2023" among the 574 million listeners around the world over the past year (along with a look what[...]

In the cases of late-night hosts David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, and The Daily Show's Jon Stewart, they moved on to separate original talk shows, and Stewart's successor Trevor Noah is looking to do the same in his new Spotify podcast What Now? Following his eight seasons on the Comedy Central series that blends political commentary with[...]

If you haven't had a chance to check out what Spotify and Warner Bros Discovery have been doing over on the audio drama side of the DCU, you should definitely carve out time in your busy schedule because the Winston Duke (Black Panther)-starring Batman Unburied was one of the most creative takes on The Dark[...]

Earlier this week, we learned that late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver were teaming up with Spotify for the all-new limited series Strike Force Five Expected to run at least 12 episodes, the episodes were recorded back in May as the five shared their thoughts on a number of[...]

The series is based on the hit Spotify podcast series of the same name and is a contemporary "Sweeney Todd"-inspired urban legend of love, betrayal, weed, cannibalism, and survival of the fittest. Credit: Prime Video Dolores Roach (Justina Machado) is released from prison after 16 years and returns to a gentrified Washington Heights She reunites with an[...]

Now, here's a look at what you need to know about what's ahead with The Horror of Dolores Roach – so let's start with a series overview. Justina Machado (Dolores Roach) The Horror of Dolores Roach, based on the hit Spotify podcast series of the same name, is a contemporary Sweeney Todd-inspired urban legend of love, betrayal,[...]

Making the BCTV Daily Dispatch menu board today? SAG-AFTRA, AMC's Fear the Walking Dead, The Always Sunny Podcast, USA Network's WWE Monday Night Raw, Disney+'s What If…?, Peacock's Community: The Movie, Citytv's Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Netflix's Black Mirror, Ron DeSantis/Showtime's Vice, Paramount+'s "Star Trek" Universe, BBC's Doctor Who, Adult Swim's My Adventures[...]

Earlier this year, Spotify instituted a major staff reduction plan that saw 6% of its workforce (approximately 9,800 employees at the time) – with many seeing it as just the beginning of more cost-cutting and financials-correcting measures still to come Since that time, the podcast/streaming company has parted ways with big names such as Jemele Hill,[...]

Some excellent news for fans of Spotify, DC, and Warner Bros.'s growing line-up of scripted audio dramas During today's Spotify Stream On event, attendees (artists, songwriters, video and content creators, and podcasters from all over the world) were greeted with a surprise appearance from Hasan Minhaj Fresh off his recent return to Comedy Central's The[...]

Following up on the success of Batman Unburied, Spotify, DC & Warner Bros announced today that Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets, Wednesday) & Billy Magnussen (No Time To Die, Made for Love) will be the lead voices for Harley Quinn and The Joker: Sound Mind, a 7-episode audio series written & directed by Eli Horowitz (Homecoming)[...]

But before we get to a recap of some of the intel that Gunn dropped over the past week, we wanted to pass along just how close we came to getting a big clue about Gunn's "next, secret DC project." And we actually have Spotify to thank for it (though it still doesn't come close[...]

Roblox revealed new content coming to the game tied to Spotify as they celebrate the artists involved with 2022 Wrapped Spotify Island: WonderWrapped has been unveiled as the main Spotify Island mainland will be consumed with Wrapped-inspired quests, games, virtual merch, and photo booth opportunities All of which revolve around 12 different artists you can interact[...]

From Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, Quiet Part Loud is a Spotify audio horror fable that explores the terrifying power of a violent, virulent and unrelenting lie It's a haunting parable of monsters, both human and otherworldly, and a fictional but unflinching examination of the current animosity, fear, and divisiveness in America. Credit: Spotify Conservative radio personality Rick Egan[...]

Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac bring their voices to Case 63, a Spotify original audio series set to drop all ten episodes on October 25th The recently unveiled trailer brings listeners a taste of what's to come. Cover art Credit: Spotify Case 63 follows Dr Eliza Knight (Moore), a New York psychiatrist, as she begins treating a patient registered as Case[...]

With DC’s Batman: The Audio Adventures Season 2 now streaming on HBO Max, we have two previews featuring Harley Quinn, Joker, and more.

Spotify has teamed up with Roblox to bring players a unique experience within the game as you will be able to explore Planet-Hip-Hop This will be a totally unique experience in which you and others will be able to interact on a space dedicated to a specific genre of music and enjoy some awesome tunes[...]

Amazon's Paper Girls series helps audiences get ready for the journey with a "Bike Jams Playlist" on Spotify ahead of the July 29th premiere of season one With a mix of artists and songs, such as Sleigh Bells and Doja Cat, there's an epic bop in there for anyone to enjoy. Image: Amazon Paper Girls has continued to show[...]

Hot on the heels of the success of their Winston Duke-starring Batman Unburied (renewed for a second season in June), Spotify, Warner Bros & DC have announced that Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets, Wednesday) will be voicing Harley Quinn to tell the popular character's origin story (from Harley's perspective) in Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind[...]

And now, thanks to the streaming service and Spotify, viewers have a way to dive deeper into the universe ahead of its July 29th debut Head here to check out the "Time Traveler's Playlist," exactly the soundtrack you need for all your time travel needs Beyonce, Robin S, M.I.A., The Clash, ABBA, Madonna, Lil Nas[...]

Goyer, DC & Spotify's Batman Unburied coming out of the "Dive Into The Batman Audio Universe" panel at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity With Dawn Ostroff, Spotify's Chief Content and Ads Business Officer, moderating, series stars Winston Duke & Hasan Minhaj, and Warner Bros.' Executive Vice President Warner Bros Animation and Blue Ribbon Content[...]

After last week's two-episode premiere catapulted the audio drama to the tops of the Spotify charts (sorry, Joe Rogan), Spotify, DC & David S Goyer's (The Dark Knight) Batman Unburied is back with its next two chapters Written by EP & Batman Begins screenwriter Goyer, the psychological thriller is a deep dive into the mind of[...]

That's right, Spotify & DC Comics' audio podcast drama Batman Unburied has unseated "Captain Conspiracy" on the streamer's charts Right now, the first two episodes (which you can check out below) are helping the series capture the top spots in the U.S., Australia, Brazil, France, the U.K., Germany, Italy, Mexico, and India (and #2 in[...]

Spotify and David S Goyer (The Dark Knight) have teamed up for an audio drama series that takes listeners on a journey into the mind of Bruce Wayne, and today's the day we get to check it out with the first two episodes of Batman Unburied currently streaming for free on Spotify (and you can check[...]

Spotify and David S Goyer's (The Dark Knight) aren't just ready to unleash Batman Unburied on the streets of Gotham on May 3rd When May rolls around, the collaboration between the streamer, Warner Bros & DC will make its debut across nine global markets Because along with the original English-language script, there will also be[...]

Because like us, Jackson wasn't buying into Spotify podcast host Joe Rogan's "apology" and rationale for using the N-word As a brief refresher, Grammy-winner India Arie was one of the first to publically call out and cite examples of Rogan's use of the word (24 times across 23 clips), which resulted in the streaming service[...]

The podcast is from Parcast, a Spotify Studio It will be available exclusively on Spotify and will be weekly 30-45min episodes. "Pack up your Ouija board, wine bra, and squirt guns full of holy water … we're going on a road trip! From the hit podcast 'And That's Why We Drink', this is your interactive travel[...]

On Monday, rocker Neil Young took to his "Neil Young Archives" site (which you can check out here) to continue his attack against Spotify, the music streamer's CEO Daniel Ek, and podcast host Joe Rogan Addressing his fellow musicians, content creators, and the company's employees in a post that also addressed banks that profit from[...]

After a week that saw the music streaming company's exclusive podcast host having to defend himself from accusations of COVID-19 misinformation as well as explain his past use of the N-word & racist jokes, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek wants everyone to know that "Joe Rogan's comments incredibly hurtful" and "that they do not represent the[...]

On Saturday, Joe Rogan took to Instagram in an attempt to explain his frequent use of the N-word (after 23 clips showing him using it 24 times on his podcast resurfaced recently & Spotify pulled a number of episodes) and how comparing a Black neighborhood in Philadelphia to the "Planet of the Apes" isn't racist[...]