Weird Al shares shockingly low amount he makes from Spotify Wrapped
Satirical artist Weird Al has shared just how little musicians are making from Spotify - even if they're in your Wrapped's top five artists. Users received personal 'thank you' video messages from artists if they made it into their top five list, however, Weird Al used the opportunity to remind everyone that the streams don't equal cash. “It’s my understanding that I had over 80 million streams on Spotify this year, so, if I’m doing the math right that means I earned… $12", he told fans, adding he'd be using the money to buy a sandwich. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter
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Enel Antitrust Suit in Chile Opens Window Into Green Power Development Woes
A renewables developer is picking a fight with Chile’s biggest energy group in a case that illustrates the
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Shannon Sharpe Brushes His Teeth At Least Five Times Per Day
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The Pogues' brutal putdown of Laurence Fox called one of Shane MacGowan's 'finest works'
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan died “peacefully” on the morning of November 30 with his wife Victoria and family at his side. A statement shared on behalf of his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, his sister Siobhan and father, Maurice, on The Pogues’ official Instagram said: “It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of SHANE MACGOWAN. “Shane died peacefully at 3am this morning (30 November, 2023) with his wife Victoria and family by his side. Prayers and the last rites were read which gave comfort to his family. “He is survived by his wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan and his father, Maurice, family and a large circle of friends. Further details will be announced shortly but the family ask for privacy at this very sad time”. Irish President Michael D Higgins said there was “particular poignancy” that the death of Shane MacGowan had followed closely that of Sinead O’Connor. He said: “Born on Christmas Day, there was perhaps some form of destiny which led Shane to writing Fairytale Of New York, the timeless quality of which will surely mean that it will be listened to every Christmas for the next century or more. “Likewise songs like Rainy Night In Soho, A Pair Of Brown Eyes, If I Should Fall From Grace With God and so many others will live on far into the years and decades to come. “I think too of Haunted, and the particular poignancy that both Shane and Sinead O’Connor have left us in such quick succession.” He added: “It was a great honour for me, as President of Ireland, to present Shane with a lifetime achievement award in the National Concert Hall in January 2018 as we marked his 60th birthday. A richly deserved honour.” Amongst those paying tribute include Nick Cave, Micheal Martin and Leo Varadkar. One person unlikely to pay tribute is the outspoken actor and commentator Laurence Fox who was once called a 'herronvolk sh**e' by The Pogues Twitter/X account after he complained about the BBC censoring a version of 'Fairytale of New York.' Although Fox has since removed his tweet, the Pogues putdown is still live, leading many to reshare it in memory of MacGowan. Additional reporting by PA. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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Ford Lowers Profit Guidance as Labor Costs Rise $8.8 Billion
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ChatGPT Turns One: 5 Things to Know About Its Explosive First Year
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Pete Doherty listens to late friend Amy Winehouse's music 'most days'
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Roundup: Kristin Cavallari Revealed a Hook Up; Henry Kissinger Dies; Aaron Rodgers Returns to Practice
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Europe Needs More LNG to Ease Tight Market, Uniper CEO Says
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Rodrygo unsure over Carlo Ancelotti's future at Real Madrid
Rodrygo admits he is unsure what the future holds for Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid amid interest from Brazil.
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Republican DeSantis faces risks in debate against Democrat Newsom amid struggling US presidential bid
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Euro zone inflation tumbles, pitting ECB against markets
FRANKFURT Euro zone inflation tumbled far more than expected this month, a challenge to the European Central Bank's
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