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Streaming music has become Warner Music's biggest business

But it would like more from YouTube.

Disney wants to write a very big check to buy part of MLB's video streaming company

This could be Disney's largest digital video bet so far.

Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' comes to iTunes tonight

Tidal will still have the exclusive streaming rights.

Verizon reportedly plans FiOS overhaul with new internet-based set-top box

It might even drop the FiOS branding altogether.

Verizon Buys More Mobile Video by Investing in DreamWorks' AwesomenessTV

The tween-centric video maker is now valued at $650 million.

Twitter Beats Amazon, Verizon for Global NFL Streaming Deal

The fact that Amazon didn't land the NFL games is somewhat surprising.

Kanye West's New Album Is Finally (Probably!) Coming to Spotify and Apple Music

"The Life of Pablo" leaves its Tidal-only shell tomorrow. We think.

Streaming Is Officially the Biggest Part of the Music Business, Which Wants YouTube to Pay Up

Streaming generated $2.4 billion in the U.S. last year. It should be much more, says the RIAA.

How the Internet Made 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'

"If ‘Breaking Bad' had aired five years earlier, it might not have made it past season one."

SoundCloud Hires a Chief Revenue Officer as It Preps Its Subscription Service

NBCU and HBO vet Alison Moore comes on board.

Facebook Wants Celebrities for Its Live Streaming Service, and It's Willing to Pay Cash

Sheryl Sandberg is in Hollywood with a pitch and a checkbook.

Sony Entertainment Chief Sees Music Moving to Phased Release, Like Movies (Video)

Music may see a "windowed" release, with new songs coming to paid services first.

MLB Media Boss: Livestreaming Won't Replace TV Anytime Soon (Video)

Live sports is stuck on TV -- for now.

Can Web Music Survive?

Here we are in 2016 with more news about the struggles of online music businesses than success stories to share.

Valentine's Day Sucks. Here's What to Stream for This Weekend's Romantically Averse.

With video streaming, you never have to be alone.

HBO Now Is ... Just Okay, With 800,000 Subscribers

Eh.

Re/wind: A Very Beatles Christmas, Bad Times for Fantasy Sports and Foursquare

Foursquare is raising money at less than half its peak valuation.

The Beatles Are Coming to Apple Music, Spotify and Everywhere Else on Christmas Eve

All together now.

Streaming Video Now Accounts for 70 Percent of Broadband Usage

How Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and Amazon ate the Internet (and terrified cable).

Sonos (Finally) Adds Support for Apple Music

The public beta begins Dec. 15.

Adele Owned Last Week, but a Guy You've Never Heard Of Owns Pop Music. Here's How He Did It.

You don't know Max Martin, but he knows what you like to listen to. John Seabrook, the author the "The Song Machine," explains.

Why the Internet Could -- But Probably Won't -- Land a Mega-Deal With the NFL

The last big prize in TV sports is up for grabs. Could Apple, Google or someone else make a run for it?

Adele Sells More Music Than Anyone Ever, and Gives It Away, Too

Funny how that works.

Death to the Download: Google Rolls Out New Way to Stream Apps From Search

The new mobile search features find apps you've installed and ones you haven't yet.