2017 list of Digital Power Players revealed, Taylor Swift sets streaming records, and more
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Beyoncé ‘In Talks’ to Record Theme Song for Upcoming James Bond Movie – via Billboard
Pandora has partnered with Fitbit as the exclusive music streaming provider for their new smartwatch, Fitbit Ionic. – via Hypebot
YouTube begins planned evolutions of iPhone & iPad app, desktop site – via Apple Insider
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has launched an app for Android and iOS for its royalty portal SCORE. – via RotD
Create NSW and the ABC have announced the latest projects set for production under the 360 Vision VR Development initiative, with six new immersive virtual reality (VR) projects sharing the $120,000 fund and a further three projects chosen to receive separate funding from Create NSW – via Media Week
Billboard’s 2017 list of Digital Power Players features the likes of Lyor Cohen (Global Head of Music, YouTube), Alex Hofmann (President, North America, musical.ly), Stefan Blom (Chief Content Officer, Spotify) and more. – via Billboard
Coldplay Wrote a Country Song for Houston and the Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Taylor Swift surpassed Adele’s record for most-viewed music video in a 24hr period when new single ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ reached over 28m views in 24hours. It is now close to 65m in 72 hours. – via Pitchfork
Taylor Swift set a new global first-day streaming record on Spotify with more than 8m same-day streams for her new single. – via Billboard
The Fall have had to cancel dates in their US tour after frontman Mark E. Smith was hospitalised with problems with his throat, mouth, and respiratory system. – via NME
Fueled By Ramen and Roadrunner Records names Johnny Minardi Senior Director of A&R. – via AllAccess
Live Nation expands into Brazil, hiring Alexandre Faria as Director and SVP, Talent Buying. – via MBW
The Hills Are Alive festival will take place March 23-25 – via Twitter
This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.