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Variety Strictly Business Spotlight presented by Vevo: 'Fandom = Cultural Currency' Media Tracker report details how a person's favorite artists can serve as a reliable guide for brands If you really ...

YouTube Music is celebrating 10 years with new features, including playlist comments. The update also brings daily refreshed “taste match” playlists and more concert info via Bandsintown. Fans will be ...

Amazon Music is bringing fans together in a new app feature called “Fan Groups” that helps listeners discover, share and chat about music recommended by like-minded fans. A beta version of the feature ...