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ROLLING IN THE DOUGH

Joe Rogan Gets Staggering Payday in New Podcast Deal

He has the most popular podcast in the U.S.

Annabella Rosciglione

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CHART TOPPER

Most Streamed Spotify Artist of All-Time Revealed

For the first time ever, Spotify is releasing a comprehensive list of its top performers.

Tamilore Oshikanlu

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 16: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada to promote the tax cuts he signed into law in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” ahead of the midterm election.  Tomorrow he will deliver remarks at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
LISTEN UP

Trump’s Most-Hated Musicians Top All-Time Popularity List

It’s a slap in the face for a president who critics say cares more about his pop culture relevance than the actual business of running the country.

Will Neal

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
ROBOT STOP!

Spotify Under Fire After AI Copy Replaces Real Band

“We are truly doomed,” the band’s frontman said.

Vic Verbalaitis

Bad Bunny performs onstage.
FRIEND OR FOE

MAGA Foe Named World’s Top Artist

“I never heard of him, I don’t know who he is,” Trump said about the singer.

Wiktoria Gucia

Joe Rogan reacts.
HERE WE JOE AGAIN

Joe Rogan Hits Record as Spotify Reveals Popular Podcasts

The controversial host has enjoyed a lengthy run at the top of the charts both in the U.S. and globally.

Harry Thompson

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 04: In this photo illustration, the Spotify music app is seen on a phone on June 04, 2024 in New York City. Spotify made an announcement that it will be raising the price of its Spotify Premium Individual plan by $1, from $10.99 to $11.99 per month and the Premium Family plan by $3, from $16.99 to $19.99 per month. (Photo Illustration by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
SPAM FILTER

Spotify Announces Massive Crackdown on AI-Generated Music

The streaming giant said it removed 75 million “spammy” tracks.

Tom Sanders

(L-R) Jimin, Jungkook, RM, J-Hope, V, Jin, and SUGA of the K-pop boy band BTS
YOUR IDOL

Fictional K-Pop Group Bests the World’s Biggest Boy Band

A U.S. Spotify record long-held by K-pop superstars BTS has been trumped by an unlikely source.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Kendrick Lamar performs during the Apple Music Halftime Show at The Caesars Superdome, New Orleans. Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2025.
KUNG FU KENNY

Kendrick Lamar’s Streams Soar After Super Bowl Halftime Show

The rapper’s Drake diss track “Not Like Us” was the biggest gainer of the night.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

GettyImages-610060250_p72zak <p>Rapper Drake performs onstage at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 23, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada.</p>
WRAP IT UP

Drake Drops Legal Action Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track

He had accused Universal Music and Spotify of conspiring to increase the popularity of “Not Like Us.”

Leigh Kimmins

UFC commentator Joe Rogan in attendance before UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
OUSTED

Rogan’s Podcast Dumped Off No. 1 Spot by Unexpected Rival

In December, the popular podcast was similarly knocked from its top spot by Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie.

Lily Mae Lazarus

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