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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotify topped guidance for total monthly listeners in the first quarter of 2022, despite the loss of 1.5 million paid subscribers in Russia and a roiling controversy over Joe Rogan’s podcast that had elicited calls for a boycott.The audio streamer’s monthly average user base grew 19% in Q1, to 422 million, representing a net gain of 16 million in the period. Spotify exceeded expectations on MAU growth even excluding a “one-time benefit” of 3 million users who had created new accounts to access the service after an outage in early March.Spotify netted 2 million Premium subscribers, to reach 182 million (up 15% year over year).

The BBC is likely to reduce the amount of content it produces rather than cutting whole channels in order to make massive savings, according to Director General Tim Davie, who had to deflect tricky questions about its relationship with disgraced DJ Tim Westwood.

Corey Gamble took the stand amid the ongoing Kardashian-Jenner family and Blac Chyna defamation case Tuesday.

King Crimson sample in Kanye West’s ‘Power’ is suing Universal Music Group.As per a report in Variety, mechanical rights holder to King Crimson’s ’21st Century Schizoid Man’, Declan Colgan Music Ltd, claims that Universal have underpaid streaming royalties for the use of that song on ‘Power.’‘Power’ appears on West’s acclaimed 2010 album, ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ and members of King Crimson are listed in the credits for the track.According to Variety, Universal and Declan Colgan Music have an agreement that pays King Crimson a royalty rate of 5.33 per cent for copies of ‘Power’ that are sold or “otherwise exploited.”The issue, according to Declan Colgan Music and their lawyers, is that they claim Universal are paying an insufficient amount for streams of ‘Power’.The label is allegedly paying Declan Colgan Music a percentage of what it receives from streams, which is a lower amount than what CD sales would have produced.According to Variety, the rights holder is claiming that Universal “failed, and continues to fail, to comply with its royalty accounting obligations.”RF: This dispute has been dragging on for several years, unnecessarily IMO and I suggest the SOP for majors when…Posted by Robert Fripp on Wednesday, April 13, 2022In a statement on Facebook, King Crimson’s Robert Fripp said: “There is a longer story to be told, and likely to astound innocents and decent, ordinary people who believe that one is paid equitably for their work, and on the appointed payday.“This dispute has been dragging on for several years, unnecessarily IMO,” he added.He also went on to write that the band’s lawyers is the same one who won Ed Sheeran’s recent ‘Shape of You’ copyright case.“Meanwhile and interesting factoid: the

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox have opened up about drinking each other’s blood, saying they do it for “ritual purposes only”.Fox first announced her engagement to Kelly (real name Colson Baker) last November on Instagram, where she detailed that they have drunk each other’s blood.“And just as in every lifetime before this one, and as in every lifetime that will follow it, I said yes,” she wrote in a caption, along with a video of Kelly’s marriage proposal. “And then we drank each other’s blood.”Now, in a new interview with Glamour UK, Fox has clarified what she meant, saying that the pair only drink “a few drops” of each other’s blood, for “ritual purposes only.”Fox told the magazine: “So, I guess to drink each other’s blood might mislead people or people are imagining us with goblets and we’re like Game of Thrones, drinking each other’s blood.“It’s just a few drops, but yes, we do consume each other’s blood on occasion for ritual purposes only.”She then went on to talk more about their ritualistic practises.“I’m much more controlled,” Fox said.

Harry Styles has discussed his sexuality in a new interview, saying it’s “outdated” to have to put a label on it.Styles’ sexuality has been a big talking point for fans, and around the release of his self-titled debut album in 2017, he somewhat evasively addressed the rumours for the first time, saying he “never felt the need” to label his sexuality.The following year, he shared a new track called ‘Medicine’ on which he sings: “The boys and the girls are in, I’ll mess around with them, and I’m OK with it.”In a new interview with Better Homes & Gardens, Styles discussed the conversation around his sexuality, saying: “I’ve been really open with it with my friends, but that’s my personal experience; it’s mine.“The whole point of where we should be heading, which is toward accepting everybody and being more open, is that it doesn’t matter,” he added, “and it’s about not having to label everything, not having to clarify what boxes you’re checking.”In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, Styles said it was “not like I’m sitting on an answer, and protecting it, and holding it back. It’s not a case of: ‘I’m not telling you ’cause I don’t want to tell you.’ It’s not: ‘Ooh, this is mine and it’s not yours.’ It’s: ‘Who cares?’ Does that make sense? It’s just: ‘Who cares?'”Styles is set to release his forthcoming third album, ‘Harry’s House’, on May 20.

AB6IX are gearing up to release new music next month.On April 27 (12am KST), the quartet shared on social media a teaser poster for their forthcoming mini-album titled ‘A To B’. It is slated for release on May 18, 6pm KST, though additional details – such as a tracklist and the leading track’s title – are expected to be revealed in the following days.AB6IX (에이비식스) 5TH EP 'A to B'2022.05.18.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotify topped guidance for total monthly listeners in the first quarter of 2022, despite the loss of 1.5 million paid subscribers in Russia and a roiling controversy over Joe Rogan’s podcast that had elicited calls for a boycott.The audio streamer’s monthly average user base grew 19% in Q1, to 422 million, representing a net gain of 16 million in the period (more than twice its previous forecast). Spotify topped expectations on MAU growth even excluding a “one-time benefit” of 3 million users who had created new accounts to access the service after an outage in early March.Spotify netted 2 million Premium subscribers, to reach 182 million (up 15% year over year).

Households rushing to apply for fast-track passports have been hit with technical problems on the government website.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorInternational production, finance and sales outfit Film Constellation is launching sales at the Cannes Film Market on Sundance winner “Palm Trees and Power Lines,” starring Jonathan Tucker (“The Virgin Suicides,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Westworld”) and introducing Lily McInery.The feature debut of Jamie Dack, who expanded on her 2018 Cinéfondation short of the same title, “Palm Trees and Power Lines” follows 17-year-old Lea as she meets Tom, a charismatic man twice her age who promises an alternative to her unsatisfying adolescent life. Quickly falling for his charm, Lea sees him as the solution to all of her problems, but as Tom’s grip tightens, his intentions become distressingly clear.

Robert Pattinson will reprise his role as Batman in a sequel to the hit film, it has been reported.

A Scots family have been "forced to get a boat home" after being caught up in travel chaos as they tried to get home from Australia.

Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon was in disbelief on Tuesday night, as her fiancé, Joe Swash revealed he had snuck home whilst she was upstairs trying on wedding dresses. TV personality Joe, 40, made the confession as Stacey, 32, filmed the pair on her Instagram stories as she asked Joe for a “fun fact of the day” after he had been away all week working. Initially, Joe said he was too tired to come up with a fun fact, before saying: “I’ll tell you a fun fact, “I actually came home yesterday to drop my washing off, and you were trying on dresses, and you didn’t even know I came home”.

Princess Beatrice was recently spotted leaving Windsor Castle over the Easter period, as she and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and their baby daughter Sienna headed back to their family home. The 33 year old royal and property developer Edoardo, 38, reside at St James's Palace in Westminster with seven month old Sienna, following their private wedding in July 2020. The palace is one of many residences owned by the Royal Family, and is currently home to Beatrice, Princess Anne and Princess Alexandra.

Following the announcement of her split from husband Richie Myers, a source has exclusively informed OK! that Helen Skelton sees there being "no way back" for the former couple. Fan favourite television presenter Helen, 38, took to Instagram to break the sad news to her 277,000 followers. Posting text over a black background, the Countryfile star disclosed: "Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple.

When he isn’t filming for Emmerdale, actor Michael Woodman lives in a tastefully colourful home with his famous singer wife and son.The actor, who plays Al Chapman on the soap, lives with his singer wife Ceri Ann Gregory and their eight year old son Lucas. Despite keeping a low profile on social media, Ceri Ann often takes to Instagram to share snaps of the family home.The interior of the abode features a red brick fireplace complimented by green walls.

We never want to see Little Mix’s Confetti Tour end, mainly because that puts a stop to all the seriously glam hair and makeup looks we’ve been seeing from Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock. If you’ve been following their Instagrams hoping for some inside intel into how their hairstyles are being created, you’re not alone. We’ve also been keeping an eye out to see if anyone would share a sneaky look at some of their favourite tour products – and Perrie has finally delivered.

Victoria Beckham launched her new, much-talked about line - VB Body. The former Spice Girl took to Instagram to share the exciting news, and we're obsessed already!READ: Victoria Beckham's unusual diet on exclusive wellness retreat will surprise youDoing a Kim Kardashian on us, the fashion designer has added another string to her bow with close-fitting shapewear and fans are going crazy already for the new garments.WATCH: Victoria Beckham's Beauty Secrets & FAVOURITE Beauty BuysThe star shared a photo of herself wearing a thong body in black, with her derriere on show.

Scott Bryan A British version of “Call My Agent!”?!? Mon Dieu! The critically acclaimed French comedy series, set at a Parisian talent agency, now has had a British remake set at an agency in the heart of London’s Soho. Called “Ten Percent” (an English translation of “Call My Agent!’s” original name “Dix Pour Cent”), the original became a hit for the way it explored the often-fractious relationship between agent and talent, a relationship that can have a skyrocketing ego on one side and expectation management and endless anxiety on the other.

Hollywood star Margot Robbie is set to play Barbie in the upcoming movie, which is set to come out next year. Now, Warner Bros have shared the first look at the film as they took to Twitter to post a stunning snap of Margot, 31, posing in a classic pink Chevrolet Corvette.The photo shows the star dressed in a blue and white striped halter neck top, which she paired with a blue and white polkadot headband alongside a matching pearl-like bracelet.

Saints midfielder Alex Gogic helped steer Cyprus through a nervy play-off clash with Estonia.