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Spotify Promotes Sulinna Ong to Global Head of Editorial

Sulinna Ong has been promoted to global head of editorial at Spotify, the company tells Billboard. Ong was previously head of music for the U.K. and Ireland. Ong joined Spotify in April 2019 as head of artist & label services and acting head of music culture & editorial in the U.K. and Ireland. Three months later, […]

Google Play Cuts Fees for Subscription-Based Apps, Including Streaming Services

Google Play is reducing the service fee it charges all subscription-based developers from 30% to 15% the moment they become available in the Android app store, while the service fee for streaming services will be reduced from 15% to 10%. Previously, most subscription-based developers were assessed a 30% fee in their first year on the […]

Joel Deleón Drops First Solo Song After CNCO ‘La Culpa’: Stream It Here

Joel Deleón — formerly known as Joel Pimentel (of CNCO) — has released his debut solo single “La Culpa,” an acoustic, guitar-led melancholic song that marks the beginning of a new era. The release of his debut solo single was preceded by a last-name change in an homage to his grandfather, Luis Deleón, who taught the […]

Kelly Clarkson & Jimmy Fallon Join Forces (And Hands) for This Sonny & Cher Cover

Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Fallon transformed into Sonny & Cher for Thursday’s (Oct. 21) special Kellyoke duet of “I Got You Babe.” In their own words, they “totally nailed” their cover, as Fallon got Clarkson to hold his hand and blend their dulcet vocals for the duet. And the late-night host recalled getting a little bit more […]