Spotify rolls out a Verified by Spotify badge to identify human artists; criteria include artist presence on and off platform and consistent listener activity (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch)

About This Page This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 9:30 AM ET, April 30, 2026. The most current version of the site as always is available at our home page. To view an earlier snapshot click here and then modify the date indicated. From Mediagazer Wall Street Journal: Sources: Amazon executives, including MGM Studios head Mike Hopkins, have discussed rebooting The Apprentice for Prime Video, with Donald Trump Jr. as the host Dade Hayes / Deadline: The NAB's CEO says the FCC's “nearly unprecedented request” for Disney to reapply for TV licenses is contrary to established principles and creates uncertainty Ethan Millman / The Hollywood Reporter: UMG artists will receive a share of the proceeds from UMG's Spotify stock sale, regardless of debts; WMG paid out…

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