Crosby, Stills and Nash apparently aren’t giving us just a song before they go. That’s because they’ve decided to return to Spotify, ending a boycott of the streamer that began in February in protest of podcaster Joe Rogan’s content.
14.06.2022 - 18:45 / variety.com
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotify has created an 18-member council to advise the company on policies addressing harmful content on the audio platform “while making sure we respect creator expression.”The move comes after a backlash earlier this year against Spotify and Joe Rogan, host of the No. 1 podcast on the service, over accusations that “The Joe Rogan Experience” spread COVID misinformation.
In addition, Rogan drew fire after it was revealed he had used the N-word in dozens of episodes; Spotify subsequently removed 70 “JRE” episodes and CEO Daniel Ek apologized to staff members about the situation.Spotify insisted the creation of the advisory board, announced Monday, was not specifically because of the Rogan controversies. Sarah Hoyle, the streamer’s head of trust and safety, told Reuters that Spotify created the council address overall safety issues and not in response to “any particular creator or situation.” That said, Spotify’s moves to respond to criticism of its content-safety policies were clearly triggered by the Rogan backlash.
In January, Ek posted a lengthy statement outlining Spotify’s official content policies, after artists including Neil Young and Joni Mitchell demanded their music be removed from Spotify in protest of its distribution of “The Joe Rogan Experience” and called for a boycott of the service. In addition, Ek announced that Spotify would add warning labels on podcast episodes that discuss COVID-19.The mission of Spotify’s newly formed Safety Advisory Council, which comprises independent experts from across the globe, is to help the company “evolve its policies and products in a safe way while making sure we respect creator expression.” Spotify claims it’s the first safety-focused
.Crosby, Stills and Nash apparently aren’t giving us just a song before they go. That’s because they’ve decided to return to Spotify, ending a boycott of the streamer that began in February in protest of podcaster Joe Rogan’s content.
After having their music removed from Spotify earlier this year, Crosby, Stills & Nash are back on the streaming service.
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSix months after the members of Crosby, Stills & Nash asked Spotify to pull their music from the streaming service, the folk-rock group’s songs have returned to the platform as of Saturday.The trio in February had joined a protest by former bandmate Neil Young, who demanded that his music be removed from Spotify because of the company’s distribution deal with popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who was accused of spreading false information regarding COVID-19 and vaccines on “The Joe Rogan Experience.”On Saturday, in reply to a Twitter user who asked Crosby why his music was back on Spotify, the musician said, “I don’t own it now and the people who do are in business to make money.” I don’t own it now and the people who do are in business to make money https://t.co/TwyI2z2y1w— David Crosby (@thedavidcrosby) July 2, 2022In March 2021, Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artist Group acquired Crosby’s catalog, which included his publishing and recorded music rights, including his solo work, as well as his work with the Byrds; Crosby & Nash; Crosby, Stills & Nash; and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.Crosby, Stills & Nash in February statement had said, “We support Neil and we agree with him that there is dangerous disinformation being aired on Spotify’s Joe Rogan podcast. While we always value alternate points of view, knowingly spreading disinformation during this global pandemic has deadly consequences.
John Hinckley Jr. is apologizing.
canceled performances in Brooklyn, Chicago and Connecticut won’t be rescheduled for the “foreseeable future.”“I don’t know anybody else who’s certainly had a life like I’ve had,” Hinckley said on “CBS Mornings.” “I mean, what I tell people now, if you want to get to know John Hinckley, listen to his songs.”The 67-year-old has expressed an ambition to be a singer/songwriter and to perform on tour, but his scheduled performances were canceled due to safety concerns. During his first television interview since his unconditional release earlier this month, Hinckley told CBS News’ chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett that he has “true remorse” for the assassination attempt 41 years ago.He publicly apologized to the families of his shooting victims, and to Jodie Foster “for bringing her into this.”“I know [the victims] probably can’t forgive me now, but I just want them to know that I am sorry for what I did,” Hinckley said.”On March 30, 1981, then-25-year-old Hinckley brought a .22 caliber revolver to the Washington Hilton and carried out the shooting as President Reagan walked to this limousine. He fired six shots, and struck Reagan in the chest. Press secretary James Brady was paralyzed and died from his injuries decades later.
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