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What to Stream: Gucci Mane, 'Loot,' Danielle Deadwyler, Pokémon and 'The Diplomat'
A new Pokémon game and Danielle Deadwyler starring in the apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected...

MTV in Crisis: Why Its UK Music Channels Are Shutting Down and What's Next for the Global Brand
MTV has confirmed that several of its music channels in the United Kingdom will be shut down by 31 December 2025. The decision affects MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live HD. The announcement was made by Paramount Media Networks,...

Photos reveal music festival's disturbing illegal operation: 'Beyond unacceptable'
"Does not fit within our company values." by Matthew SwigonskiOctober 13, 2025 After a music festival left behind a concerning amount of toilet waste in a nearby stream, the public pushed for the event's organizers to be held accountable. Instead,...

Music preview: New hits call in fall with spooky sound, shadowy themes
The leaves are falling, new hits are calling. Although summer has come to an end, exciting new releases are here to ease the transition to the cooler weather. With long-awaited comebacks as well as continuations of early 2025 releases, this season...
"Bullet Bullet" - A Meitei-Language Musical Superhit That Shot Straight Through Hearts
"Bullet Bullet" – A Meitei-Language Musical Superhit That Shot Straight Through Hearts Across the Globe Oinamcha Khumancha Kangleicha * Thumbnail from the music video "Bullet Bullet" (All rights to the image and music video belong to their...

Apple Music’s new update brings automix, lyrics translation and more
Apple Music has just dropped its most expansive update to date, transforming the way users discover, interact with, and enjoy their favourite tracks. Coinciding with Apple’s latest software rollout and the debut of its sleek new Liquid Glass...

'Death to Spotify' Event Draws Interest From Some Musicians to Try Alternatives
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Guardian: This month, indie musicians in San Francisco gathered for a series of talks called Death to Spotify, where attenders explored "what it means to decentralize music discovery, production and...


I'm tired of waiting for Spotify to fix its broken shuffle
Any time Spotify announces new features or new changes to its app, I perk up a little bit. Most people can see how the streaming giant makes lives easier with audio upgrades -- from podcasts to audiobooks to millions of songs, Spotify has found...

A good option for music & movies
While today’s TVs offer very good visuals, sound is a major issue due to their ultra-slim designs. Less physical space prevents TV makers from fitting quality speakers inside, resulting in thin, muffled, or unbalanced audio. Honeywell’s newly...

I didn’t expect an open-source music player to sound this good
I’ve bounced between pretty much every big-name music streaming service out there — Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, even Deezer. Each one promised better recommendations, better sound, or better exclusives that would finally make it “the...

MTV to pull music programming everywhere except the US
MTV, once known as a groundbreaking global programme, is now withdrawing all of its music from across the world – except in the US. The advancement of streaming technology seemingly played a large part in the decision. Founder and chief executive...

Anandalahari OTT release date-When, where to stream Sai Vanapalli's comedy caper
It has been quite some time since we’ve seen a proper romantic drama in the Telugu OTT space. Well, after a brief gap, Aha is back with a brand-new series titled Anandalahari. The special aspect is that the series is backed by the legendary banner...

‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app
This month, indie musicians in San Francisco gathered for a series of talks called Death to Spotify, where attenders explored “what it means to decentralize music discovery, production and listening from capitalist economies”. The events, held at...

I thought ads would be the most annoying part of Spotify’s free plan; instead, it was this
Tushar Mehta / Android Authority After years on Spotify’s Premium plan, I switched over to the music streaming service’s free version in an effort to save money. I’ve seen how intrusive ads have become across different platforms, including...

How to watch 'Riot Women' for *FREE* — Stream uplifting rock n' roll drama
Take five menopausal middle aged women, give them musical instruments, a great name (NOT "The Old Bags Department" as one character suggests) and a talent competition and let anger and a determination not to remain invisible to the rest of society...

10 Nigerian musicians with the largest YouTube channels in 2025
Over the past decade, Nigerian music, especially the vibrant genre of Afrobeats, has transformed from a regional sound into a global cultural force. PwC recently estimated that Afrobeats contributes roughly $2 billion annually to the wider global...

Bison OTT release: Where to stream Dhruv Vikram-Mari Selvaraj film online
Bison, the upcoming Tamil film starring actor Dhruv Vikram in the lead role, is all set to hit theatres this week. The film will be releasing just a few days ahead of Diwali, on October 17. The sports drama, helmed by Mari Selvaraj, can be...

Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds; remaining hostages to be released on Monday
Israeli forces redeployedHostages to be released by Monday noonQuestions remain about Trump's planTrump expected to travel to Israel, Egypt "It is an indescribable feeling; praise be to God," said Nabila Basal as she travelled by foot with her...

Riot Women BBC: start time, full cast, and who did the music? Full details
Riot Women is ready to rock out on a Sunday night 🎸📺 Sally Wainwright is back with a brand new show. Riot Women is set to make its rocking debut. But when exactly is it on TV this evening? A brand new series from the creator of Happy Valley is set...