Venu Sports Is Dead: Disney, Warner Bros., and Fox Joint Streamer Will Not Go Forward

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In May, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox introduced an idea for a sports streaming platform that had Nerdist calling it a cable-less cable creation. In essence, what the Disney-Fox-Warner Bros. Discovery streamer, called Venu […]

Ben Kweller Breaks Down Origins of “Optimystic,” Shares Video

Welcome back to Origins, our recurring series that gives artists a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, Ben Kweller takes us through the making of his most recent single, “Optimystic.” […]

Francisco Lindor Bought A $20 Million Upper East Side Penthouse In A Brand New Building

Francisco Lindor Bought A $20 Million Upper East Side Penthouse In A Brand New Building

The New York Mets’ star shortstop, Francisco Lindor, is putting down roots in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Sources say Lindor has paid approximately $20 million for a six-bedroom penthouse at the top […]

Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?

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There was a time when Fania Records was the most transcendent label in Latin music — hailed as the Motown of salsa. From its apocalyptic rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire […]

UK Music Industry Revenue Grew 7.4% in 2024, New Data Shows

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River Thames as seen from London. Photo Credit: Georg Eiermann Thanks in large part to continued streaming and vinyl growth, the UK music industry generated all-time-high recorded revenue during 2024, according to newly released data. […]