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ROXi expands across US with Sinclair

ROXi, the interactive TV music channel, powered by FastStream Interactive, and Sinclair, a US provider of local news and sports, have announced a strategic partnership which brings ROXi’s music channel to 31 US TV markets, with additional US markets launching later this year.  Pearl TV will assist with the rollout of ROXi in non-Sinclair markets […]

July 31, 2025

Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow coming to cinemas

Following its history-making sold-out performance and global livestream, Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow will make its theatrical debut in early 2026. The feature-length concert film, currently in production from Mercury Studios, will be a celebration of one of rock’s most enduring legacies, the film will aim to capture the raw power and emotional […]

July 18, 2025

Bluey hits 1bn music streams

BBC Studios and Ludo Studio have announced thatBluey has officially surpassed 1 billion lifetime audio streams across all platforms. From toe-tapping tunes to heartwarming harmonies, Bluey’s full music catalogue has entertained fans around the world.Leading the way are the top 5 most streamed tracks: Bluey Theme Tune, Bluey the Album   Dance Mode, Dance Mode!  Bluey […]

July 16, 2025

Kuwahara named Nippon Television Music CEO

Nippon Television Music, the music publishing arm of Japan’s leading multi-platform entertainment powerhouse Nippon TV and a subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings, has announced the appointment of Kako Kuwahara as its new President and CEO. She replaces Akihiro Shimizu, who has been appointed as President of Tipness, also a subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings, that […]

July 14, 2025

Survey: EU dwellers turn to internet for cultural purposes

In 2024, people in the EU widely used the internet for cultural purposes. The most common activity was watching TV or videos online, reported by 79 per cent of internet users, according to data from Eurostat. This was followed by reading online news sites, newspapers or news magazines (70 per cent), listening to or downloading […]

July 10, 2025

Glastonbury data: Oliver Rodrigo, Rod Stewart draw most audience interest

Online engagement data highlights the Glastonbury 2025 acts drawing the most audience interest, giving marketers a view on where to focus their campaigns.  The data, from adtech firm Quantcast, reveals Olivia Rodrigo leads the way at 52.7 million interactions, just edging out Rod Stewart with 51.6 million. Charli XCX follows with 15.4 million, having doubled […]

June 23, 2025

LaMusica TV on The Roku Channel

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS), the Hispanic-controlled US media and entertainment company, has announced that LaMusica, its top-ranked audiovisual entertainment app, will begin livestreaming as LaMusica TV on The Roku Channel. This summer, Roku’s Hispanic customers in the US and Mexico will gain access to LaMusica TV via The Roku Channel, the #2 app on the […]

June 9, 2025

Mercury Studios to livestream Black Sabbath’s final show

Mercury Studios, the music-focused content studio, has secured exclusive rights to produce and livestream Back To The Beginning, a historic global event that will see Black Sabbath’s original lineup reunite on July 5th for the first and last time in over two decades. Taking place at Birmingham’s Villa Park stadium, the sold-out event marks Ozzy […]

June 6, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Nippon TV’s Golden SixTONES comes to Netflix

Nippon TV has announced that its hit entertainment show, Golden SixTONES, featuring the popular six-boy band, is now available for globally on Netflix. This marks the first time that a regular weekly entertainment show from Nippon TV will be distributed on Netflix. The show will stream in Japanese and be subtitled in multiple languages around […]

June 6, 2025

Forecast: Music streaming market to surpass 1bn subs by 2027

Buoyed by surging consumer appetites, the global music market is charting a course towards new growth. Futuresource Consulting forecasts that music streaming subscriptions will exceed 1 billion by the end of 2027, climbing to 1.2 billion by 2029. Meanwhile, physical media continues to carve out a growing niche in this increasingly digital market. “Despite economic […]

June 5, 2025