Music
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Report: Netflix South Korea Tops 1.8 Million Subscribers After Slow Start
Netflix has reportedly generated more than 1.8 million subscribers in South Korea – three years after launching service in the Asian country. The sub count from the end of June 30 is up 192% from about 630,000 subs in the previous-year period, according to research company WiseApp. The report contends 38% of Netflix’s South Korean … Continue reading “Report: Netflix South Korea Tops 1.8 Million Subscribers After Slow Start”
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Third Season of ‘Into the Badlands’ Coming to Disc Aug. 27 From Lionsgate
AMC’s martial arts drama comes to an end in Into the Badlands: The Complete Third Season, arriving on Blu-ray (plus digital) and DVD Aug. 27 from Lionsgate. In the final season of “Into the Badlands,” Sunny’s son contracts a mysterious illness that pressures him to join forces with Bajie. They journey back into the Badlands, … Continue reading “Third Season of ‘Into the Badlands’ Coming to Disc Aug. 27 From Lionsgate”
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Concert Film ‘Pretenders With Friends’ Available in Blu-ray Combo Pack From MVD
The concert film Pretenders With Friends, which features the rock band The Pretenders with other rock luminaries, is available now in a Blu-ray/DVD/CD Combo Pack from MVD Entertainment Group. In the film, the Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling band — featuring the legendary Chrissie Hynde — performs with special guests, including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson of … Continue reading “Concert Film ‘Pretenders With Friends’ Available in Blu-ray Combo Pack From MVD”
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Comcast Adds Amazon Music to X1 Platform
Comcast Cable June 20 announced the availability of Amazon Music on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex, marking the first time the ad-free and on-demand music streaming service is available directly on the TV through a pay-TV provider. Amazon Music is now available on Xfinity Flex, Comcast’s recently launched service for Internet-only customers. Subs who haven’t … Continue reading “Comcast Adds Amazon Music to X1 Platform”
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Vevo Ups Music Video Consumption 140%
Music video platform Vevo June 19 announced that its catalog of videos saw a 140% increase in U.S. viewing during the first quarter (ended March 31) compared with the fourth quarter of 2018 (ended Dec. 31) on its app on Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TVs. The service said the results show audiences will watch … Continue reading “Vevo Ups Music Video Consumption 140%”
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Apple Replacing iTunes with Three New Apps
After 18 years, Apple iTunes is history. As expected, Apple June 3 previewed macOS Catalina, a new desktop operating system that replaces iTunes with three entertainment apps — Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and the Apple TV app. The three apps — unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Confab in San Jose, Calif., — are designed to … Continue reading “Apple Replacing iTunes with Three New Apps”
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‘Blue Man Group’ Launching YouTube Video Documentary
Blue Man Group, the Broadway ensemble that morphed into a nationwide touring production now owned by Cirque du Soleil, is launching its first streaming video series. The seven-episode documentary — available on YouTube and filmed at the Blue Man Group training studios in New York City — documents six aspiring cast members selected from more … Continue reading “‘Blue Man Group’ Launching YouTube Video Documentary”
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Eagle Rock Entertainment YouTube Channel Tops 1M Subs
Eagle Rock Entertainment May 13 announced that its branded YouTube channel has been official recognized by the Google social media platform with its “Gold Creator Award” for reaching 1 million subscribers. YouTube allows third-party channel operators to begin monetizing their channel after reaching a minimum 10,000 subscribers, or viewers who click to join the platform … Continue reading “Eagle Rock Entertainment YouTube Channel Tops 1M Subs”
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‘Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970’ Coming to DVD June 7 From MVD
A previously unreleased benefit concert, Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970 is coming to DVD June 7 From MVD Entertainment Group. Featuring Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Country Joe McDonald and other luminaries, the tribute concert celebrates the life and work of the legendary folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie, whose songs have become part … Continue reading “‘Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970’ Coming to DVD June 7 From MVD”
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‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Launching Branded Music Charts as ‘Billboard Hot 100’ Goes Global
Rolling Stone magazine is reportedly set to launch its own branded daily music charts — taking on longtime industry benchmark Billboard. “Rolling Stone Charts” will track the Top 100 music singles and top 200 albums delivered across all distribution channels, including physical, digital and streaming. Corporate owner Penske Media Group disclosed the move in Hollywood … Continue reading “‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Launching Branded Music Charts as ‘Billboard Hot 100’ Goes Global”
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New Taylor Swift Single, ‘ME!’ Shatters YouTube, Vevo, Amazon Streaming Video Records
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift’s newest single release, “ME!” from her yet unnamed seventh album, broke several female streaming video records over the weekend on YouTube, Amazon Music and Vevo. The single features Brendon Urie of Picnic! At The Disco and Swift. The 29-year-old performer’s music video generated 65.2 million views in 24 hours on YouTube through April … Continue reading “New Taylor Swift Single, ‘ME!’ Shatters YouTube, Vevo, Amazon Streaming Video Records”
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Spotify Music Streaming Service Tops 100 Million Subs; Ups Fiscal Loss
SpotifyTechnology S.A. April 29 announced its branded music subscription streaming service reached 100 million paid subscribers in the first quarter, ended March 31. That beat the previous-year period with 75.5 million paid subs. It also nearly doubled Apple Music with 50 million subs. Average monthly users grew 26% to 217 million (which includes free ad-supported … Continue reading “Spotify Music Streaming Service Tops 100 Million Subs; Ups Fiscal Loss”