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The debate over streaming fraud and passive listening has intensified as chart milestones continue to be compared with records established during the vinyl, cassette and CD eras. Industry studies, platform disclosures and independent audits now suggest that modern music charts measure a fundamentally different consumer activity than the charts that once tracked physical purchases, raising questions about whether meaningful comparisons can be made across generations.

The music industry's move away from the physical single helped create record revenues at the end of the 1990s, but many analysts argue the same strategy accelerated the collapse of the traditional music business and permanently changed how audiences consume music.

The NFL has confirmed that Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in 2026, with the announcement sparking both celebration and controversy. The reggaeton trailblazer will perform on the world's biggest stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on 8 February 2026 (US time).

Justin Bieber has wasted no time in keeping the music coming. Just weeks after releasing his chart-dominating album Swag, the Canadian pop star has unleashed a surprise follow-up, Swag II.

King Charles has premiered his 17 song, one hour and nine minutes playlist of his favourite songs and it includes one from Kylie Minogue.

The first thought that entered my mind as Pharrell took the stage for the Apple Music Festival was ‘where was his buffalo hat?’. Whether or not he had forgotten to bring his trademark headpiece, luckily, he had remembered the tunes.

Spotify is going through a painful breakup with Apple Music coming along and offering something that it can’t … Taylor Swift.