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Spotify Breaks Its Curse: 2024 Was the First Year It Was Profitable. Now It’s Reinventing the Platform

Spotify has achieved its first full year of profitability while transforming from a music platform into a broader audio and video ecosystem.

The Landmark Deal Between Spotify and Universal Promises ‘Streaming 2.0.’ It Looks Like It’s More of the Same

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Universal and Spotify are teaming up in a deal promising to change audio streaming. But is it as revolutionary as it sounds?

MrBeast Proved He’s the Greatest YouTuber of All Time. Now, He’s Conquering Prime Video With His Reality Competition Show

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Despite controversy, Beast Games has dominated the charts, solidifying its creator’s superstar status.

3 Body Problem Cost Much More Than Netflix Originally Said. This Explains Why It Took the Platform So Long to Renew It

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The audience didn't respond too well, but Netflix isn't giving up.

Squid Game Season 2 Is a Massive Netflix Hit. It’s Even Smashing Records at a Higher Speed Than Its Predecessor

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The most popular show in Netflix history is back, and it's done so breaking all records.

After Some Tumultuous Years, the 2025 Golden Globes Are a Refreshing Makeover

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In the end, the key to restoring the Golden Globes' prestige lay in the films themselves.

Wicked Is More Than Just a Hit. It’s Proof That the Traditional Way of Going to the Movies Is Dying

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo aren't the only ones singing the soundtrack.

From Pandemic Boom to Quiet Decline: Twitch’s Growth Was a Mirage

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Twitch is caught in a paradox: Its stars are setting million-dollar records, yet the platform is losing viewers and remains unprofitable after a decade under Amazon.

The Dune Timeline Has Been a Complicated Mess for Four Decades: Where Does HBO’s Prophecy Fit In?

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There's a new Dune spin-off, which only highlights its incredibly chaotic chronology.

Spotify Wants to Compete More Directly With YouTube: It’ll Start to Pay Creators for Popular Videos

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The streaming service is looking to increase the publication of video podcasts.

With 70 Million Users, Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Is a Complete Success

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More than half of all new subscribers are signing up for Netflix’s ad tier.

This Is How Much the Joker 2’s Failure Will Cost Warner Bros. It’s Almost as Much as Its Budget

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The cost is said to be nearly $200 million. This will likely create a significant financial burden for the studio.

Ads on Prime Video Were More Than an Experiment: Amazon Announces That It’s Increasing Them on the Platform

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Customers haven't gone anywhere, so Amazon is going to continue to increase advertising.

Agatha All Along Is Another Example of Marvel Seeking Success Through an Unexpected Route: Not Looking Like Marvel

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Agatha Harkness is set to shake up the Marvel universe, and at the moment, she’s succeeding.

Netflix Decided to Change Its Strategy and Abandon the Binging Model. The Emmys Prove It Right

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Netflix hasn't succeed, but it can brag about winning awards for one of the darkest and strangest series of the year.

Shōgun Is A Game Changer. Its Emmy Win Is Also the Triumph of Old-Fashioned TV

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Shōgun's spectacular visuals are reminiscent of a bygone era in television.

Microsoft and Apple Seemed to Have Ended Their War Over Cloud Gaming, but the Fight Is More Intense Than Ever

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Apple’s policy change in its App Store earlier this year didn’t have the expected result. As such, Microsoft believes it’s not feasible to launch Xbox Cloud Gaming on iOS.