Culture & Society
Spotify and major music DSPs on alert as Canada triples streaming tax to 15%
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission tripled the levy on Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video to 15%. Source
Lizzo tells fan to “grow up” after being accused of shading Taylor Swift: “I’ve never talked shit about any artist”
She has also denied bad-mouthing Olivia Rodrigo, saying she'll perhaps "stop interacting [with] stan accounts so there’s no confusion"
Drake ties Taylor Swift for most Billboard 200 No. 1 albums among solo acts and sets new ARIA chart record with triple drop
"Iceman" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 on May 30, giving the rapper his 15th chart-topper and matching Taylor Swift's tally among solo acts. Source
Dick Parry, Pink Floyd Saxophonist, Dead at 83
He performed on such songs as "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Wish You Were Here," "Us and Them," and "Money." Dick Parry, Pink Floyd Saxophonist, Dead at 83 Spencer Kaufman
AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 to Lead Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales
Save big on Apple's entire wireless audio lineup, from budget-friendly earbuds to premium over-ear headphones. AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 to Lead Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales Eddie Fu
“It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead at 59
He passed away peacefully after a private cancer battle. “It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead at 59 Eddie Fu
Harry Styles pays tribute to Thom Yorke at Ivor Novello awards
There were also wins for Jacob Alon, Lola Young and Kae Tempest
Pink Floyd Saxophonist Dick Parry Dies at 83
He performed on such songs as "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Wish You Were Here," "Us and Them," and "Money." Dick Parry, Pink Floyd Saxophonist, Dead at 83 Spencer Kaufman
AirPods Pro 3 on Sale for Memorial Day
Save big on Apple's entire wireless audio lineup, from budget-friendly earbuds to premium over-ear headphones. AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 to Lead Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales Eddie Fu
Rapper Rob Base Dies at 59
He passed away peacefully after a private cancer battle. “It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead at 59 Eddie Fu
Phil Collins Reacts to Viral Twins Reaction Video for “In the Air Tonight”
TwinsthenewTrend's 2021 video has racked up more than 10 million views to date. Phil Collins Reacts to Viral Twins Reaction Video for “In the Air Tonight” Eddie Fu
Lupita Nyong’o Reminds Racists that The Odyssey Is a “Mythological Story”
The Oscar winner's casting as Helen of Troy has received blowback from online blowhards. Lupita Nyong’o Reminds Racists that The Odyssey Is a “Mythological Story” Liz Shannon Miller
Pink Floyd Saxophonist Dick Parry Dead at 83
He performed on such songs as "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Wish You Were Here," "Us and Them," and "Money." Dick Parry, Pink Floyd Saxophonist, Dead at 83 Spencer Kaufman
AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 for Memorial Day Sales
Save big on Apple's entire wireless audio lineup, from budget-friendly earbuds to premium over-ear headphones. AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $199 to Lead Best Memorial Day AirPods Sales Eddie Fu
Rapper Rob Base Dead at 59
He passed away peacefully after a private cancer battle. “It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead at 59 Eddie Fu
Harry Styles Pays Tribute to Thom Yorke at Ivor Novello Awards
There were also wins for Jacob Alon, Lola Young and Kae Tempest
Phil Collins Addresses Viral Reaction to "In the Air Tonight"
TwinsthenewTrend's 2021 video has racked up more than 10 million views to date. Phil Collins Reacts to Viral Twins Reaction Video for “In the Air Tonight” Eddie Fu
Lupita Nyong’o Defends Helen of Troy Casting
The Oscar winner's casting as Helen of Troy has received blowback from online blowhards. Lupita Nyong’o Reminds Racists that The Odyssey Is a “Mythological Story” Liz Shannon Miller
Pink Floyd Saxophonist Dick Parry Dies at 83
He performed on such songs as "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Wish You Were Here," "Us and Them," and "Money." Dick Parry, Pink Floyd Saxophonist, Dead at 83 Spencer Kaufman
Phil Collins Responds to Viral "In the Air Tonight" Reaction Video
TwinsthenewTrend's 2021 video has racked up more than 10 million views to date. Phil Collins Reacts to Viral Twins Reaction Video for “In the Air Tonight” Eddie Fu