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The Spotify rankings reveal that Fedez and Marco Masini's song 'Male necessario' is currently the most listened to track from the Sanremo festival, while Patty Pravo's entry has not made it to the top 30.

Ana Paula's viral dance on 'BBB 26' has led to a resurgence of the 2006 hit 'World, Hold On (Children of the Sky)' by Bob Sinclar in Brazil's Spotify Top 200.

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' leads Spotify's list of the top pop songs from the streaming era, with a significant lineup of popular tracks from various artists.

The podcast 'Heavyweight' makes a return for its ninth season after being canceled by Spotify, marking a shift in its production and creative direction.

The article discusses the potential impact of Open Banking in Mexico, likening it to how Spotify revolutionized music access by creating a more integrated and user-friendly experience.

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta was seen cleaning the stands of Spotify Camp Nou and helping staff after a match against Levante as part of his election campaign.

MC Meno K, a 19-year-old funk musician from Porto Alegre, has recently become the most listened artist in Brazil, topping Spotify's charts with three of his hits.

Bad Bunny has surged in popularity in Brazil following notable performances, becoming the most-streamed international artist despite previous obscurity in the market.

Eemeli, a Finnish artist from Kortesjärvi, expresses disappointment as his debut single, intended to release on Spotify, is unavailable due to distribution issues.

Spotify is facing investor skepticism despite strong financial performance, with concerns about payment systems for artists and a leadership transition.

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will perform his first concert in Asia on March 7, in Tokyo, as part of Spotify's 'Billions Club Live' series.

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will perform his first concert in Asia on March 7 in Tokyo as part of Spotify's 'Billions Club Live' series.

Pedro Sampaio's song 'Jetski', featuring Melody and Meno K, has rapidly become a top Carnival hit, reaching Spotify's top charts within days due to its catchy rhythm and provocative lyrics.

Musicians' lives in Estonia are challenging, but fame brings some advantages, as revealed by artist Ollie regarding earnings from his popular songs on platforms like Spotify.

DJ Pedro Sampaio celebrates his song 'Jetski' reaching the number one spot on Spotify Brazil, as he prepares for a post-carnival performance in Belo Horizonte.

DJ Japa NK has become a leading figure in Brazil's pre-carnival music scene, with five songs in the Spotify top fifteen, including his hit 'Posso Até Não te Dar Flores'.

After his performance at the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny has taken over the global Spotify charts, achieving significant milestones including breaking records and having multiple songs on top.

Following his Super Bowl halftime performance, Bad Bunny experienced a staggering 470% increase in Spotify streams in the United States.

Spotify's stock surged nearly twelve percent in pre-market trading on the New York Stock Exchange following a stronger-than-anticipated financial report for 2025.

Spotify saw an 11% increase in monthly users, reaching 751 million in the last quarter of the year, surpassing their initial forecasts.

The article discusses the moral dilemmas and complexities of choosing music streaming services after deciding to leave Spotify.

Merit Maarits explores the philosophical question of choosing a music streaming platform after friends decided to leave Spotify, highlighting the complexities of making a morally conscientious decision.

Spotify, alongside audiobooks, will soon offer physical books for purchase through its app in the US and UK starting this spring.

Spotify is expanding its services by adding the sale of physical books on its streaming platform.

Peter Wolodarski reflects on the precarious nature of newspaper ownership in the wake of significant layoffs at the Washington Post and draws parallels with the influence of tech moguls like Jeff Bezos on media independence.

Lamine Yamal's impressive performance helped Barcelona secure a resounding victory over Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou, with a standout goal from Yamal contributing to the team's strong second-half showing.

Spotify is set to allow its US and UK customers to buy books through the platform, partnering with Bookshop.org to manage retail pricing and inventory.

Spotify is set to start selling physical books in the United States and the United Kingdom from March, partnering with Bookshop.org to offer hardcover and paperback editions within its app.

The article discusses how Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, contrary to popular belief that Taylor Swift is the world's most popular musician, has claimed that title based on last year's charts and Spotify rankings, which also infuriated Donald Trump.

The article discusses the growing popularity of AI-generated music on streaming platforms and raises questions about listeners' awareness and enjoyment of the genre.

Spotify is set to offer printed books for sale through its app, partnering with Bookshop.org, alongside its audiobooks service.

Taylor Swift has announced plans to release the music video for 'Opalite' at the end of this week, exclusively on Apple Music and Spotify Premium.

The iconic song 'Roses' by the Spanish band La Oreja de Van Gogh has become the first song by a Spanish group to exceed one billion streams on Spotify, as reported by their record label.

Spotify has announced a surprising expansion into selling physical books in partnership with Bookshop.org, moving beyond its audiobook offerings.

Taylor Swift's announcement of an exclusive release for her new music video on paid platforms has sparked outrage among her fans who feel excluded from access on free platforms like YouTube.

Starting in spring, Spotify Premium users in the US and UK will be able to purchase books through the app, a service developed in partnership with Bookshop.org.

Jeffrey Epstein considered investing in Spotify, revealing in an email to tech billionaire Peter Thiel that he was offered $100 million.

Spotify is adding automatic translation of lyrics, making it easier for users to understand foreign texts from February 4, 2026, but only for Premium subscribers.

The song 'Sina de Ofélia,' derived from Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia,' has seen a rapid proliferation of Brazilian versions since December 2025, with at least 40 tracks on Spotify and three featuring on the Viral 50 chart.

Barcelona's mayor, Jaume Collboni, has proposed the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou as the venue for the 2030 World Cup final, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Daniel Ek, who founded Spotify at the age of 23, will transition from CEO to Executive Chairman starting January 1, 2026, while still overseeing the company's vision.

Santa Fe Klan discusses the reasons behind his altercation with Gera MX during a Spotify party, revealing details about their feud.

Spotify's price hike in the Baltics, raising subscription costs by 18-25%, has sparked discussions about its impact on local musicians' incomes, with mixed opinions among critics.

Hawaiian musician Bruno Mars is set to release his first album in a decade, with high ticket sales for his upcoming concerts in Madrid prompting the addition of a third date, and he is recognized as the first artist to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

A new study by the Bulgarian association ANMIP reveals that Spotify's new royalty payment threshold, effective in 2024, adversely affects artists and independent publishers in smaller markets, threatening cultural erasure in Southeast Europe.

The first Greek YouTuber, Manos, makes a comeback not with a video but through music, rising to the top of Spotify after starting from a school video made for fun 13 years ago.

Spotify has introduced a new free messaging feature that allows users to share songs and chat within the app, aimed at enhancing music discovery and sharing.

Universal Music's Europe chief Frank Briegmann discusses the music industry's fight against copyright violations and the potential for new revenue through deals with AI providers, while also expressing expectations from platforms like Spotify.

Spotify has confirmed it will no longer run advertisements for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the government's recruitment campaign concluded in late 2025.

Mexican band Café Tacvba has asked their record labels to pull their music from Spotify, emphasizing their opposition to the use of royalties for war sponsorship.