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Spotify is testing a new AI-powered tool called Voice Translation, which allows podcast creators to automatically translate their episodes into different languages while keeping the original voice. The tool uses generative AI to preserve the speakers style during translation. Spotify has partnered with popular podcasters such as Dax Shepard and Trevor Noah to generate voice translations in languages like Spanish, French, and German.

To succeed on Spotify and other services, songs are getting shorter, albums are getting longer, and artists are collaborating across genres.

Fast X arrives on Peacock, Friday, September 15, 2023, after its theatrical debut four months ago. East Coast viewers can catch it at 12:00 a.m. ET, while West Coast, Central, and Mountain time zones get early access on Thursday, September 14, at 9 p.m. PT, 10 p.m. MT, and 11 p.m. CT, respectively.

Good news, Barbie fans! The Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer, which is currently the highest-grossing movie of 2023, can now be watched on OTT. Here's where you can watch it

Disney unveils a spooky "Goosebumps" trailer, a spinoff from R.L. Stines kids horror novels. The trailer features jump scares and eerie moments. It introduces high schoolers investigating a teens mysterious death and dark family secrets. The series stars Justin Long, debuting on Disney+ and Hulu on October 13, with two episodes on Freeform.

Jamie Lynn Spears will join "Dancing With the Stars" season 32 alongside partner Alan Bersten. The actor, known for her roles in "Zoey 102" and "Sweet Magnolias," aims to donate her earnings to industry organizations. The show returned to ABC on September 28, co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with a judging panel including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

Upcoming crime drama Pain Hustlers stars Emily Blunt and Chris Evans. Directed by David Yates, written by Wells Tower, it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2023. The movie hits select theaters on October 20, 2023, followed by Netflix release on October 27, 2023.

"Wilderness" arrives on Amazon Prime Video at the end of the week, featuring Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen in a story about a troubled marriage. The series drops on Friday, September 15, at midnight UK time, potentially giving viewers in North America early access at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Thursday, September 14. With six episodes, its a binge-watch release, classified as a limited series, though future seasons arent ruled out.

Spotify's podcast investment strategy is seen, revealing a substantial allocation of resources towards podcasts that surprisingly lack verbal communication.

On the heels of the sale of eOne to Lionsgate, company announces new division, lead by Olivier Dumont, to create multi-platform content from priority brands; Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano named head of film and television, respectively.