Apple® today announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 25 billion songs from the iTunes Store® (www.itunes.com), making it the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store. Read More
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Korean popstar Psy's “Gangnam Style,” which has only been online since July 15, has demolished all other contenders for the most “liked” YouTube video in history. Read More
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The Brit Awards 2012 had the highest TV ratings the show has had since 2005. Traffic to its website was more impressive, doubling that of the 2011 awards, enhanced by the events first-ever app. Read More
Digital music revenues grew 8 per cent to $5.2 billion, reaching another milestone in the industry’s evolution. That news comes from IFPI's Digital Music Report 2012, which also notes that major legal music services are now available in 58 countries. Read More
Today’s Nielsen Company & Billboard’s 2011 Music Industry Report reveals that digital music sales accounted for an eyelash over half (50.3 percent) of all sales, marking the first time digital overtook physical. Read More
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Soulful British sensation swept Spotify's year-end charts, appearing in more country-by-country top tens than any other artist. It's not too surprising, since her album "21" ended the year having sold more than 5 million copies, a feat no U.S. album has achieved since Usher in . Read More
Taylor Swift was named Artist of the Year at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Produced by Dick Clark Productions, the 2011 AMAs aired live on ABC, and online music fans played a considerable role in the outcome. Read More
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