May 11, 2020
How Hip-Hop Royalty Found A New Home On Instagram Live
The pandemic halted in-person gatherings, but a new type of party was born on social media, with rap stars leading the charge. Read the article here.
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Apr 22, 2020
Travis Scott’s ‘Astronomical’ Fortnite Debut
The Grammy-nominated rapper will debut his new song “Astronomical” within the wildly popular online video game for a series of concerts set to start Thursday. Read the article here.
Apr 21, 2020
Fortnite Brings Millions Together On Video Game For Live Music
Enter Fortnite, the video game gone cultural phenomenon — the latest in live music venues. Read the article here.
Dec 11, 2019
Most Parents Fear Their Kids Will Suffer Hearing Damage From Their Various Music Players And Smartphones
A majority of parents — 70 percent — are concerned about their children developing hearing damage from listening to music players, tablets and smartphones, according to a new national poll released this week. Read the article here.
Jun 18, 2019
Teens Take TikTok To The Top
TikTok has been downloaded more than a billion times around the world, with more downloads last year than any other non-game app besides WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Facebook. And teens are driving much of its popularity and success. Read the article here.
Apr 25, 2019
BTS’ ‘Boy With Luv’ Shatters Viewing Records On YouTube
The male K-Pop group’s latest song notched 100 million views in less than 48 hours. It is the quickest to ever hit the milestone on YouTube. Learn more here.
Mar 14, 2019
Discover What Americans Are Watching, Reading, Playing, Buying And More
These Top 10 lists from Nielsen are compiled on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis. View the lists here.
Feb 18, 2019
Parents’ Ultimate Guide To TikTok
Is TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Everything you need to know about this popular musical singing and sharing app. Read the breakdown from Common Sense Media here.
Dec 24, 2018
Digital-Only Festivals Redefine Immersive Entertainment
Recently, brands are bundling aspects from both music and video games into can’t-miss digital-only festivals where participants tune in for immersive entertainment from the comfort of their consoles. Read the article here.
Aug 29, 2018
BTS Set 24-Hour YouTube Debut Record With ‘Idol’
BTS extend their global victory lap once more, as their latest single “IDOL” has dethroned Taylor Swift to earn the highest 24-hour music video debut in YouTube history. Read the article and view the top 10 list here.