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Spotify might make free tier users wait to listen to new releases.

It’s reportedly testing a “Premium early access” feature that would force users without a subscription to wait three extra days for access to new albums. According to Android Authority, the delay could stem from licensing agreements from music labels, like a 72-hour premium window Universal Music Group announced earlier this year. [Link: Spotify is now gatekeeping new music to Premium subscribers, but the blame lies elsewhere | https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-three-day-album-delay-free-users-3713582/ | Android Authority]

Paramount has reportedly reached a settlement with the state AGs blocking its Warner Bros. merger.

According to Reuters, the settlement with California and 11 other states “includes the creation of independent editorial boards for CNN and CBS” as well as “a $30 million penalty per film for any shortfall against Paramount’s pledge ​to release 30 movies annually.” Update: Paramount and the state AGs have officially announced a settlement. [Link: Paramount settles with US states in big step towards closing Warner Bros merger, source says | https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/paramount-settles-with-california-other-states-clearing-major-hurdle-warner-bros-2026-09-21 | Reuters]

Steven Spielberg surprised Ke Huy Quan with a $100,000 paycheck after ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’; actor reveals: 'Mom was holding an envelope with my name printed across it'

In his memoir 'Never Say Die', Ke Huy Quan recounts the touching moment when he received a $100,000 paycheck from Steven Spielberg after starring in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'. This unexpected gesture from the director and producer George Lucas highlights the generosity in Hollywood during the film's impressive box office success.

Monday, October 12, 2026

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