YouTube Launches Half-Price Student Plans for YouTube Music and YouTube Premium

Google has announced new student plans for both YouTube Music and YouTube Premium.  The discounted pricing strategy comes against rumored problems attracting paying subscribers. The reduced-cost plans are aimed at university and college students, with …

Tekashi 6ix9ine to Remain Behind Bars Until His Trial Date In September of 2019

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is preparing for a protracted legal battle by beefing up his team of lawyers ahead of his scheduled trial date. 6ix9ine, whose birth name is Daniel Hernandez, made his first appearance in court since his arrest on November 18th. …

A$AP Rocky, Offset, Chainsmokers, and 50 Cent Invest in a $10 Million Round for Genies

The Genies app has exploded in popularity as an alternative to Snapchat’s Bitmoji, which lets users generate their own personalized avatar. The app launched a year ago with $15 million in funding, but now it’s getting a boost from some unlikely names. …

Donald Glover and Rihanna Release the Trailer for Their ‘Secret’ New Movie ‘Guava Nation’

Rumors have been circulating about Donald Glover and Rihanna working on a film together in Cuba called Guava Island. The first preview of the film was given last weekend at Glover’s PHAROS festival in New Zealand. Some fan footage from the festival can…

As Imprisonment Looms, Tekashi 6ix9ine’s New Album ‘Dummy Boy’ Is Intentionally Leaked

SoundCloud-bred rap star Tekashi 6ix9ine is currently awaiting trial on multiple federal charges. If convicted, he could face upwards of 32 years in prison. The charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit murder, and drug distribution cast doubt on t…

LFO Singer Devin Lima Passes Away at Age 41

LFO singer Devin Lima has lost his battle with stage 4 cancer. The singer passed away early Wednesday morning. He was 41. His mother Filomena Lima spoke briefly with Us Weekly about the death of her son.  “His fiancée was living with him and let us kno…

Dutch Artists Issue a Manifesto Against Ticket Scalping — ‘Our Fans Pay Through the Nose’

Dutch artists are taking a stand against ticket scalping with a new manifesto demanding an end to high ticket prices on the secondary market. Backed by singers and songwriters like Guus Meeuwis and Blaudzun, the newly-formed alliance presented the mani…

AdsWizz Is Now Integrated With Google Display and Video 360

Hot on the heels of iHeartMedia’s acquisition of Jelli, AdsWizz has announced integration with Google Display and Video 360. Pandora acquired AdsWizz earlier this year in a deal estimated to be worth $145 million. The new partnership opens up digital a…

6ix9ine Faces 30+ Years In Prison Over Multiple Felony Charges

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine may be facing life in prison after his latest arrest. The rapper was arrested Sunday night by federal agents on a number of different charges. Those charges include racketeering, weapons, and drug possession. 6ix9ine is no strang…

YouTube Is Now Running Pop-Ups Warning Users About Article 13

Time to mobilize the army?  YouTube appears to be going all out to defeat the European Union’s proposed Copyright Directive, particularly Article 13. One particular act known as Article 13 would force platform holders to screen content for copyrighted …