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Spotify boss defends Joe Rogan deal as stock plunges
Spotify has found itself stuck between its $100 million flagship talent and a popular backlash over COVID-19 misinformation on his shows.
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Crosby, Stills and Nash follow Young's lead in Spotify row
Last week, Young made good on his vow to have his music removed from Spotify after demanding that the streaming service choose between him and controversial podcaster Joe Rogan, with fellow folk rock superstar Joni Mitchell following suit.
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'Necessary evil': Some artists say can't quit Spotify
The row sparked a discussion about other artists exiting the platform of more than 170 million subscribers in a stand against Spotify's partnership with podcaster Joe Rogan, who has been accused of promoting vaccine falsehoods on his show.
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Spotify to link virus content to COVID facts after disinformation row
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also flagged concerns over misinformation on Spotify's platform, but reiterated their commitment to continue using it to publish their content.
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Neil Young-Spotify row underscores podcast disinformation issues
The prolific rocker this week demanded the streaming giant remove his music - he had 2.4 million followers and over six million monthly listeners - unless it was willing to drop Rogan, whose show is the platform's most popular but is widely accused of peddling conspiracy theories.
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Star US podcaster Joe Rogan says he has COVID
Rogan's podcast is one of the world's most popular, often featuring fellow comedians as well as academics, journalists and athletes discussing everything from fitness to UFOs and psychedelic drugs.
