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This photo, provided by YG Entertainment, shows BLACKPINK member Rose. YG Entertainment via The Korea Herald/Asia News Network SEOUL — Rose, the main vocalist of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, has set two Guinness World Records (GWR) titles with her recent debut solo release. The singer, who debuted as a member of the four-piece group in 2016, released her first solo EP “R,” featuring songs “On the Ground” and “Gone,” in March. “On the Ground,” the Korean-New Zealand singer’s debut main track, was certified as the most-watched YouTube music video in its first 24 hours of release by a solo K-pop artist with 41.6 million views, according to the website of GWR. The previous record was by Psy’s 2012 viral hit “Gangnam Style” with 36 million views, it added. Rose was also certified as the first artist to top the Billboard Global chart both as a solo artist and a group act, GWR said. The singer hit No. 1 on both the Global Billboard 200 and Billboard Global Excl. US with “On the ... » Learn More about BLACKPINK’s Rose sets 2 Guinness World Records with solo release

Brothers91/Getty Images via ETX Daily Up Streaming platforms often boast of having created sophisticated algorithms, which line up with the musical tastes of each user. No matter whether they like folk music, rock or even drill and “ethereal.” However, these recommendation systems are far from perfect, as highlighted by a recent study led by Christine Bauer from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and Xavier Serra and Andres Ferraro from Pompeu Fabra University in Spain. These researchers found that recommendation algorithms neglect songs performed by female artists and promote the generation of playlists dominated by their male counterparts. Before coming to these conclusions, the researchers combed through the listening habits of 330,000 users over nine years. It turns out that only a quarter of the artists they used to listen to were women. But what is the reason for this apparent lack of interest in female musicians? The answer: the algorithms. Indeed, the researchers ... » Learn More about Does your playlist only contain tracks by male artists? Blame the algorithms

More and more Spotify users listen to podcasts on the streaming platform. Image: GaudiLab/IStock.com via AFP Relaxnews Spotify announced that 21% of its active users (free or premium) listened to podcasts during the second quarter of the year. Podcast consultations grew by 5 points in only 6 months. Isolation linked to lockdowns implemented due to the covid-19 pandemic may explain this surge on the audio streaming platform. While they had to stay home for several months, internet users had more time to look for new types of content, especially new kinds of podcasts. Spotify also put its new content in the spotlight on its platform, highlighting its educational, informative and entertaining podcasts. This may have also contributed to augmenting its podcast listening base compared to its musical audience. In May 2020, 15% of worldwide users acknowledged listening to more podcasts than before lockdown. Over 31% of US users, mostly Millennials, also contributed to this increase. ... » Learn More about 1 Spotify user out of 5 listens to podcasts

In this file photo actress Carey Mulligan attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival – “Promising Young Woman” Premiere at The Marc Theatre on January 25, 2020 in Park City, Utah. – Carey Mulligan attended the 2020 Sundance Film Festival of “Promising Young Woman,” but in 2021 the stars will be staying at home. This year, due to the pandemic, Indie film extravaganza Sundance, beginning January 28, will take place largely online. Photo by Dia DIPASUPIL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP LOS ANGELES — In normal years, the Sundance Film Festival kicks off in late January with Hollywood’s award season already in full swing. Producers, stars and journalists meet in the spectacular Utah mountains to swap last-minute Oscar tips, and catch a first glimpse of the next year’s batch of contenders. This year, due to the pandemic, everything has been turned upside-down. Indie film extravaganza Sundance, beginning Thursday, will take place largely online. And with the Oscars delayed to their ... » Learn More about Sundance enters uncharted waters in unique Oscar season