Fans of the popular K-Pop group BTS were shocked and saddened when member Jin's solo song "Yours" was suddenly removed from streaming platforms. The heartfelt ballad, which Jin had been working on for years and had finally released on November 14, 2024, was beloved by fans for its emotional lyrics and Jin's powerful vocals. The removal of the song has sparked outrage among the BTS Army, many of whom are calling for its return and expressing their disappointment on social media platforms like Twitter and Spotify.
The end of year rankings for the most-streamed albums and artists on Spotify reveal a clear trend - women are dominating the music charts like never before. Taylor Swift tops the list with her album "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" claiming the Number One spot, followed by female artists Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Ariana Grande, and SZA. Swift also takes the top spot as the most-streamed artist globally, with 26.6 billion streams, solidifying her position as a powerhouse in the music industry. This marks a significant shift towards women empowerment and representation in the music industry.
For the second year in a row, Taylor Swift has been named the most-streamed artist on Spotify. The streaming giant unveiled its annual overview of individual listening trends, with users now able to access their top artists, songs, genres, albums, and podcasts from the year. Swift was followed by The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Drake, and Billie Eilish for the top global positions, with the United States seeing a similar list with Swift, Drake, Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and Kanye West in the top spots.
The 2024 Spotify Wrapped reveals Taylor Swift as the most-played artist globally, for the second year in a row. Swift's album "The Tortured Poets Department" also earned the title of most-streamed album in 2024, while her song "Espresso" was the most-streamed song. Other top artists on the platform include The Weekend, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and Drake.
As the end of the year approaches, streaming giant Spotify has unveiled its much-anticipated annual overview of listening trends, with Taylor Swift once again taking the top spot as the most-played artist for 2024. With over 26.6 billion streams, Swift beat out the likes of The Weekend, Bad Bunny, Drake, and Billie Eilish for the coveted title. Her album "The Tortured Poets Department" also ranked as the most-streamed album of the year globally. In the U.S., Swift remains the top artist followed by Drake, Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and Kanye West, while her album is still number one with slight differences in the remaining rankings.
In a viral video, personal security officer Jasbir Singh can be seen preventing an armed attacker from aiming at former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple. Jasbir Singh, who previously served in the security detail of former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, has gained widespread recognition for his bravery in protecting the politician. His actions during this incident have made him a hero and his name is now well-known among the public.
Spotify Wrapped is back, and this year it's got a brand new element - an AI-generated podcast that breaks down your musical journey. Powered by Google's NotebookLM, Spotify's Wrapped also incorporates AI Playlists and AI DJ. Find out how to access your Wrapped recap, what to do if it's not showing up, and get ready for some potentially embarrassing discoveries about your music tastes.
The highly anticipated second season of 'Squid Game' is set to premiere on December 26, and the newly released trailer has fans on the edge of their seats. With Seong Gi-hun determined to end the deadly games and save the remaining players, the stakes are higher than ever. The new season will also feature a star-studded cast, adding to the excitement for what is sure to be another gripping installment of the hit series.
In a surprise legal filing, Drake's LLC claims that Universal Music Group and Spotify are working together to rig the streaming game in favor of Kendrick Lamar. Allegedly, UMG is using pay-to-play tactics and third-party companies to artificially inflate the stream count of Lamar's diss track against Drake. This not only affects Drake's credibility but also raises questions about the integrity of the streaming model and the potential impact on smaller artists. However, music industry insiders remain skeptical about the allegations and the potential consequences for top performers like Drake and Lamar.
With the year 2024 coming to an end, Spotify is gearing up to release its annual "Spotify Wrapped" feature, which allows users to share their most-listened-to songs of the year on social media. Fans can expect exciting hits from artists such as Beyoncé, Charli XCX, and Taylor Swift to make the list, and Spotify will notify users through pop-ups and social media posts when the feature is ready. Don't worry, Spotify has continued to track listener data despite some social media rumors, so get ready to showcase your music taste to the world with Spotify Wrapped.