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The Jackson 5 Streams Jump 400% After Michael Jackson Biopic, “Michael”
The Jackson 5’s music is having a major moment again, thanks to the buzz surrounding the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. The film’s release has sparked a surge in streams, pushing the legendary group back into daily rotation across platforms. On May 4, their catalog pulled in 3.7 million streams on Spotify, marking their biggest streaming day of the year. That number reflects a 400 percent jump from the same point last month. The Jackson 5 earned their biggest streaming day of the year on Sp
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Joy Taylor Launches The Daily Play with Joy Taylor Podcast
Joy Taylor is back with a new sports podcast. The noted sports broadcaster is launchingThe Daily Play with Joy Taylor with Urban One. According to the press release, “the new short-form sports commentary series will be distributed across the company’s audio platforms: Radio One, REACH Media, and the Urban One Podcast Network.” Full-length audio episodes of the show will be available on all major platforms—including the Urban One Podcast Network, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Also, a “virtual v
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M.I.A. Responds To Kid Cudi Removing Her From His “Rebel Ragers Tour” Over Political Comments
M.I.A. fired back at critics and tour organizers on Monday following her reported removal from Kid Cudi’s “Rebel Ragers Tour” after a string of controversial on-stage political statements. The 50-year-old rapper and singer, born Maya Arulpragasam, took to social media to defend her actions during a performance in Dallas, where audience members alleged she made divisive comments regarding immigration and political affiliations. The controversy began Sunday night when concertgoers shared video
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Kid Cudi Drops M.I.A. From Tour After Mid-Show Rant Sparks Backlash
Kid Cudi’s current Rebel Ragers tour has largely been framed as a high-energy return to the stage. However, a recent stop in Texas shifted the conversation in an unexpected direction. The tour, which included M.I.A. as a recurring guest, drew renewed attention after a moment that quickly moved beyond music. What unfolded inside the venue soon traveled online. As a result, audience recordings circulated widely and prompted broader discussion. In the hours that followed, the focus turned from perf
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