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• PRS For Music Reportedly Files Formal Complaint Against Korean Streaming Services Over Missing Royalty Payments

  15-09-2022 23:25 via digitalmusicnews.com
  PRS for Music has reportedly filed a formal complaint against Korean streaming services over allegedly missing royalty payments. Regional outlets including the Korea Herald just recently shed light upon the London-headquartered organization’s reported effort to secure royalties from South Korean streaming services including Kakao Entertainment, Wavve, and Tving. For reference, Kakao owns the Asian nation’s […]
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• Eminem Says He Was Taking ’75-80 Valium A Night’ During His Worst Moments

  15-09-2022 22:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Eminem says he was taking ’75-80 Valiums a night’ during his worst moments — “I don’t know how the fuck I’m still here.” In an interview as part of XXL’s 25th-anniversary celebration, Eminem shared insight on what he’s learned throughout his career. The rapper and lyricist revealed his struggles with addiction during some of his […]
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• Mattel Drops Lawsuit Over Nicki Minaj ‘Barbie-Que’ Chips

  15-09-2022 21:15 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Mattel has dropped a lawsuit against Rap Snacks Inc. over its Nicki Minaj-branded ‘Barbie-Que’ chips. Mattel argues that the ‘Barbie-Que Honey Truffle’ potato chips infringe on its Barbie trademark rights. Lawyers for the toy maker dropped the lawsuit just a month after filing the complaint. Nicki Minaj was not named as a defendant, and Rap […]
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• Chris Stapleton’s Version of Vince Gill’s ‘Whenever You Come Around’ Is Country-Soul Perfection

  15-09-2022 21:06 via rollingstone.com
  The bearded outlaw performs a soulful version of Gill's 1994 song for CMT Giants: Vince Gill, premiering Sept. 16
  
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• Sublime Biopic Headed to Big Screen With ‘Hunger Games’ Director Attached

  15-09-2022 21:04 via rollingstone.com
  Francis Lawrence will helm the movie, with a script by Ozark showrunner Chris Mundy
  
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• Spotify Live Cancels Ghost Event Due to ‘Overwhelming’ Fan Demand: ‘We Want to Sincerely Apologize’

  15-09-2022 19:41 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A Spotify Live fan event featuring Stockholm-based rock group Ghost was canceled due to “technical difficulties” resulting from “overwhelming demand” on the part of diehard supporters, Spotify has confirmed. Spotify Live (formerly Spotify Greenroom) just recently took to social media to acknowledge the occurrence and apologize to Ghost’s evidently passionate fanbase. On the latter front, […]
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• Patreon Hit By Layoffs, Impacting 17% of Workforce – Around 80 People

  15-09-2022 19:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Patreon CEO Jack Conte has announced layoffs of 17% of the company’s workforce. Around 80 people are impacted. Conte announced the layoffs on the Patreon blog with a personal note. “Hi team – I have some difficult news. Today we will lay off 80 Patreon teammates from our Go-to-Market, Operations, Finance, and People teams, with […]
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• Cardi B Takes Plea Deal in 2018 Strip Club Brawl, Gets Community Service

  15-09-2022 19:18 via rollingstone.com
  "I've made some bad decisions in my past that I am not afraid to face and own up to," the rapper says in statement
  
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• R. Kelly Convicted of Multiple Child Pornography Charges by Federal Jury

  15-09-2022 19:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  A federal jury convicted singer R. Kelly on several child pornography charges in Chicago. The 55-year-old R&B singer was found guilty of three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement. A jury acquitted him of a fourth child pornography charge and a conspiracy to obstruct justice charge concerning his 2008 trial. The […]
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• Meet The Artists Taking New York Drill in a New Direction

  15-09-2022 18:52 via rollingstone.com
  From Ice Spice to Cash Cobain, a new generation is tapping into drill's inescapable rhythm to make some of the most fun and downright seductive music out there
  
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• John Lydon distances himself from Sex Pistols “cashing in” on Queen’s death

  15-09-2022 18:46 via nme.com
  John Lydon will distance himself from Sex Pistols aiming to “cash in” on the Queen’s death, Public Image Ltd have said.
  In a thread shared on Twitter, Lydon’s band explained the former Pistols singer disavows any activity linked to the band’s 1977 single ‘God Save The Queen’ which has gone ahead.READ MORE: Sex Pistols’ John Lydon: “Anarchy is a terrible idea”“John Lydon wishes to distance himself from any Sex Pistols activity whic
  
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• John Lydon distances himself from Sex Pistols, accuses them of “cashing in” on Queen’s death

  15-09-2022 18:46 via nme.com
  John Lydon has distanced himself from the Sex Pistols after accusing them of aiming to “cash in” on the Queen’s death.
  In a thread shared on Twitter, Lydon’s band Public Image Ltd explained the former Pistols singer disavows any alleged activity linked to the band’s 1977 single ‘God Save The Queen’ which has gone ahead.READ MORE: Sex Pistols’ John Lydon: “Anarchy is a terrible idea”“John Lydon wishes to distance himself from any S
  
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• Patreon lays off 80 people, closes offices in Berlin and Dublin

  15-09-2022 18:34 via nme.com
  Patreon, a US-based creator subscription service, has laid off 80 employees as well as announcing the closure of its Berlin and Dublin offices.
  The platform’s CEO and co-founder Jack Conte shared the news in an official blog post on Tuesday (September 13), confirming that “roughly 17 per cent of our team [are] leaving the company”.
  “Over the last 9 months, we’ve seen the tech industry – and the whole economy – change considerably,” Conte wrote, add
  
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• Tom Morello on the Frontlines With Alabama Coal Miners: ‘Anywhere You Strike, I’m Coming’

  15-09-2022 17:44 via rollingstone.com
  Longtime advocate of workers' rights on why he's lending his support to the United Mine Workers of America
  
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• Naomi Ackie Embodies Young Whitney Houston in Trailer for Biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ 

  15-09-2022 17:43 via rollingstone.com
  The film, which is authorized by the late singer's estate, will be released in theaters Dec. 21
  
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• ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ trailer: Naomi Ackie is Whitney Houston in first biopic footage

  15-09-2022 17:32 via nme.com
  The first trailer for Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody has just been released – check it out above.
  The film stars Naomi Ackie as Houston, alongside Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Clarke Peters and more.READ MORE: Naomi Ackie on her musical role in ‘The Score’: “I had quite intense stage fright”An official synopsis for the film reads: “The film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice.
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• System Of A Down rally support amid Azerbaijan’s “evil aggression” against Armenia

  15-09-2022 17:22 via nme.com
  System Of A Down have condemned the “evil aggression” against their home country Armenia in the wake of a recent bombing that took place along the nation’s eastern border.
  According to the Associate Press, the border clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan have killed 155 troops on both sides (105 Armenian soldiers and 50 Azerbaijan at least, it is reported).READ MORE: Serj Tankian: “I think the whole world felt some relief that Trump was gone”The two countries have
  
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• Lil Nas X announces new track ‘STAR WALKIN” from ‘League Of Legends’ collab

  15-09-2022 17:00 via nme.com
  League Of Legends developer Riot Games has shared that Lil Nas X has created a new song titled ‘STAR WALKIN” for the game’s Worlds 2022 tournament.READ MORE: ‘League of Legends” return to Malmö shows why in-person esports events are still king‘STAR WALKIN” will be released on September 23, days before Worlds 2022 kicks off in Mexico City. Lil Nas X has also announced that he will be performing a live set at the League Of Legends Worlds Finals, which
  
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• Why San Juan’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico Is a Rite-of-Passage Venue for Latin Pop Stars

  15-09-2022 16:56 via rollingstone.com
  Affectionately known as "El Choli" to locals, the Coliseo has been integral to the careers of Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro and more
  
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• Kanye West Ending Yeezy Partnership With Gap After Months of Complaining on Social Media

  15-09-2022 16:51 via rollingstone.com
  Rapper and fashion mogul will apparently pursue his future ventures independently
  
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• Hear Father John Misty Cover Stevie Wonder’s ‘I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)’

  15-09-2022 16:11 via rollingstone.com
  Song features on the musician's new Live At Electric Lady Spotify Session EP
  
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• Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney are “doing the work” after pausing divorce proceedings

  15-09-2022 16:08 via nme.com
  Michelle Branch has spoken about the dropped domestic assault charges brought against her, as well as her now-paused divorce from The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney, in an interview on The Tamron Hall Show.
  The episode is set to air later today (September 15) but a preview sees Branch talking about being arrested on domestic assault charges. Back in August, Branch told police officers called to her home that she had slapped Carney in the face “one or two times”. Two weeks later, th
  
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• Robbie Williams hails Noel Gallagher a “great comedic writer” of insults

  15-09-2022 16:03 via nme.com
  Robbie Williams has hailed Noel Gallagher as a “great comedic writer” of insults.READ MORE: Robbie Williams on Damon Albarn, Morrissey and the dark side of Take That: “I have a cannon-full of quotes”Williams had a long-running feud with Oasis that started when Noel called him “the fat dancer from Take That” and also saw Williams challenge Liam Gallagher to a televised boxing match with a £100,000 prize at the 2000 BRIT Awards.
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• Mark Ronson on the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert: “I was on the cusp of rocking out and breaking down”

  15-09-2022 16:01 via nme.com
  Mark Ronson has paid fresh tribute to Taylor Hawkins, saying that the “beloved” late drummer “should have played on thousands more recordings”.
  Ronson spoke to NME as part of this week’s special Big Read cover feature, which offers an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at the recent star-studded Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London.READ MORE: Inside the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert: “A gigantic fucking night for a giga
  
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• Coldplay to broadcast ‘Music Of The Spheres’ World Tour live from Buenos Aires

  15-09-2022 16:00 via nme.com
  Coldplay have announced they will be broadcasting their upcoming gig at Buenos Aires’ River Plate Stadium.READ MORE: Coldplay live in London: a fantastical, feel-good bonanza that delivers on a bold promiseThe show, part of Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour, will be shown in thousands of cinemas in over 70 countries. 
  Taking place October 28 for fans in North America and Latin America, and shown elsewhere on October 29, the band will also be offering repeat screenings.
  
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• Musicians, Mushroom Experts, and Religious Scholars Dig Into the Grateful Dead’s Legacy on New Podcast

  15-09-2022 15:58 via rollingstone.com
  America's Dead will feature Bob Weir chatting with Margo Price, interviews with Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, Animal Collective and Mac DeMarco
  
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• Ex-Sugarcubes member on Björk trying out ‘Human Behaviour’ with the band

  15-09-2022 15:44 via nme.com
  Former Sugarcubes drummer Siggi Baldursson has spoken of his time working with Björk, including the time she tried out the song ‘Human Behaviour’ with the band.
  Björk enjoyed international success with the Icelandic post-punk band before they disbanded in 1992 and she went on to release her first solo album ‘Debut’ in 1993. That album’s lead single ‘Human Behaviour’ started life when she wrote the melody in her younger years, and later brought
  
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• Watch Bruce Springsteen, Jann Wenner Talk Origins of Rolling Stone

  15-09-2022 14:46 via rollingstone.com
  “The day I walked into that first newsstand and saw that first copy of Rolling Stone, there was that tremendous feeling sort of, of like, ‘OK, I'm not completely alone out there,’” singer says
  
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• Jann Wenner Remembers Being Stalked by Paparazzi With Bruce Springsteen on ‘Fallon’

  15-09-2022 14:46 via rollingstone.com
  The Rolling Stone founder's new memoir was released this week
  
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• Disclosure’s Howard Lawrence drops out of Australian tour to “take some time to look after myself”

  15-09-2022 14:20 via nme.com
  Disclosure‘s Howard Lawrence has pulled out of the duo’s forthcoming Australian tour, saying that he “need[s] to take some time to look after myself”.
  The electronic group – completed by Howard’s brother Guy – are due to head down under this year following appearances at All Points East, Electric Picnic, Boardmasters and other festivals and gigs over the summer.READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Disclosure: “Some people want us to make ‘Latc
  
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• Boiler Room London postponed due to the Queen’s death

  15-09-2022 13:34 via nme.com
  This weekend’s edition of Boiler Room London has been cancelled due to Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
  The one-day event had been scheduled to take place in Burgess Park in Camberwell, south London this Saturday (September 17).READ MORE: Entertainment world reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth IIIn an official statement issued earlier this week, however, organisers confirmed that Southwark Council has “withdrawn the permission” for Boiler Room London to go ahead as pla
  
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• Soilwork’s David Andersson dies aged 47

  15-09-2022 13:19 via nme.com
  David Andersson, the guitarist of Swedish metal band Soilwork, has died aged 47, the band have confirmed.
  According to a statement from the band “alcohol and mental illness” caused his death
  “We are deeply saddened today, as we bring the terrible news of David Andersson’s passing,” wrote Soilwork. “He was one of a kind and a brilliant man in so many ways. He was our guitarist for more than 10 years and had a big impact on Soilwork’s musical journey forwa
  
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• Rina Sawayama: Pop girls feel pressure to look consistently hot

  15-09-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Rina Sawayama has opened up about the negative side of being a female pop star.
  
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• Grimes reveals album is 'done' and opens up on 'medical' issues

  15-09-2022 13:04 via music-news.com
  
  Grimes confirmed she's finished her new album and is waiting to hear when her The Weeknd collaboration will be released.
  
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• Listen to Jawny’s sunny new break-up single ‘Adios’

  15-09-2022 12:44 via nme.com
  Jawny has shared a new single called ‘Adios’ – check out its official music video below.
  The song follows on from Philadelphia-based artist’s recent single ‘Strawberry Chainsaw’ and his collaborative version of ‘Take It Back’ featuring Beck.READ MORE: Jawny: Bright and wise-cracking bedroom popOn his latest offering, Jawny sings about the breakdown of a romantic relationship over a shimmering, punchy instrumental.
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• Eminem ended feud with Snoop Dogg after Dr. Dre's health scare

  15-09-2022 12:31 via music-news.com
  
  The rapper has recalled how he patched things up with the hip-hop legend after Dr. Dre suffered a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
  
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• NCT 127 drop cyberpunk music video for new single ‘2 Baddies’

  15-09-2022 12:03 via nme.com
  NCT 127 have released the music video for their long-awaited comeback single ‘2 Baddies’.READ MORE:NCT Dream on ‘Beatbox’: “We have this music that’s uniquely our own”
  The new song’s accompanying visual dropped on September 15 at 6pm KST, ahead of the ‘2 Baddies’ album release on September 16 at 1pm KST. It features all members of NCT 127 performing the electronic hip-hop track in a cybernetic-like world.
  “Two baddies, two baddies
  
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• Easy Life release new collaborative single with Gus Dapperton, ‘Antifreeze’

  15-09-2022 11:59 via nme.com
  Easy Life have shared a new single called ‘Antifreeze’ – you can listen to it below.
  The song serves as the latest preview of the Leicester band’s second studio album ‘Maybe In Another Life’, which is due for release on October 7 via Island (pre-order/pre-save here).READ MORE: Easy Life on Kevin Abstract joining them at Glastonbury 2022: “He’s a very inspiring dude”‘Antifreeze’ was written during the COVID lockdown by frontman Mur
  
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• Watch Phoenix Showcase Recent Single ‘Tonight’ on ‘Colbert’

  15-09-2022 11:58 via rollingstone.com
  Song, which features Ezra Koenig, will appear on the band's forthcoming LP, Alpha Zulu
  
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• Lorde’s sister Indy Yelich releases debut single ‘Threads’

  15-09-2022 11:41 via nme.com
  Indy Yelich, the little sister of Lorde, has released their debut single – check out ‘Threads’ below.READ MORE: ‘Melodrama’ at five: how Lorde’s cinematic pop opus inspired a new generation of artistsAfter teasing the track yesterday (September 14), Indy has now shared the full, slow-burning electro-pop track.
  According to a press release, it’s inspired by the likes of Bon Iver, Kacey Musgraves and Tears For Fears as well as writers like Ocean Vuong, Fra
  
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• Former IZ*ONE singer Lee Chae-yeon set for solo debut in October

  15-09-2022 11:39 via nme.com
  Ex-IZ*ONE member Lee Chae-yeon has been confirmed to debut solo next month.READ MORE:Kwon Eun-bi reflects on her career in K-pop: “I might have taken a different path and not become a singer”
  South Korean news publication News1 reported earlier today (September 15) that the K-pop idol is slated to make her anticipated solo debut with her first album sometime in October.
  Lee’s agency, WM Entertainment, confirmed the news in a brief statement to TV Report shortly after.
  
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• ‘I Slapped My Husband’: Michelle Branch Addresses Domestic Dispute With Husband Patrick Carney

  15-09-2022 11:20 via rollingstone.com
  The singer, whose new LP drops this week, discussed the recent drama in a series of interviews
  
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• R. Kelly convicted on six counts of child pornography and sexual abuse

  15-09-2022 11:18 via nme.com
  R. Kelly has reportedly been found guilty by a federal jury in Chicago on six of 13 counts on child pornography and sexual abuse.
  These include charges of producing child pornography, conspiracy to produce child pornography, conspiracy to receive child pornography, enticing of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
  Per reports from Rolling Stone and The Guardian, on Wednesday (September 14) Kelly was convicted of three counts of producing child pornogra
  
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• Simon Cowell bribed Max Martin with a Mercedes to try and own this Britney hit

  15-09-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Simon Cowell has revealed he was so desperate to own '...Baby One More Time' that he offered its songwriter Max Martin a luxury car.
  
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• Bruce Springsteen said to be releasing new album this year

  15-09-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Could we be getting a new Bruce Springsteen before the end of 2022?
  
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• Becky G is still 'really happy' with Chicken Noodle Soup

  15-09-2022 11:04 via music-news.com
  
  Becky G is "really happy" with the way 'Chicken Noodle Soup' turned out after the 2019 single went viral and caused a dance craze.
  
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• Rina Sawayama, Tegan and Sara, Soccer Mommy and Others Team With #iVoted to Encourage Voter Turnout

  15-09-2022 10:51 via rollingstone.com
  Karol G, Santigold, Silversun Pickups, Carrie Underwood and Orville Peck are among the other artists involved with the election campaign
  
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• John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate wedding anniversary with new music video

  15-09-2022 10:51 via music-news.com
  
  John Legend and Chrissy Teigen got engaged in December 2011 and wed in Italy in September 2013.
  
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• Cardi B donates £87,000 to her old school during surprise visit

  15-09-2022 10:46 via nme.com
  Cardi B made a surprise visit to her old middle school to announce a $100,000 donation (£87,000) for after school activities.READ MORE: New doc ‘Queens Of Rap’ reinforces the importance of ‘WAP’, more than a year onSharing footage of her visit to the Alexander Macomb School in Morris Heights on Instagram, Cardi can be seen suggesting the money be spent on “something fun, maybe a music program”.
  “This school means a lot to me, more than any school I
  
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• Why is Twitch Not Working? – Try These Quick Fixes

  15-09-2022 10:28 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Is Twitch not working? We’ve compiled a list of the best troubleshooting solutions. Twitch is the undeniable king of live streaming content, with many services trying their best to compete. But a platform is only as good as its app — so what if Twitch isn’t working correctly? First, we need to figure out why […]
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