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The streaming service is also reportedly planning a new “basic” that doesn’t include access to audiobooks as part of the monthly subscription cost.

Spotify is raising the subscription price by $1 for U.S. individual plans, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Streaming company says move is part of broader cost-cutting measures

Spotify said Sunday that it would stand by Joe Rogan despite the latest round of complaints from liberal activists about the popular podcaster, this time about his use of racial slurs.

Press secretary Jen Psaki said Spotify's COVID disclaimers "a positive step, but there is more that can be done."

The White House is weighing in on the Spotfiy-Joe Rogan fiasco.

Music streaming company Cloud Village finally had its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after postponing due to Chinese regulators.

Netease had delayed the spinoff due to a Chinese regulatory crackdown.