Leaked Facebook contract outlines unsettling micro-targeting, Ariana Grande suspends world tour, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know this morning.
The Australian uncovered a leaked confidential document prepared by Facebook that revealed the company had offered advertisers the opportunity to target 6.4 million younger users, some only 14 years old, during moments of psychological vulnerability, such as when they felt “worthless,” “insecure,” “stressed,” “defeated,” “anxious,” and like a “failure.” – via Wired
Ariana Grande suspends world tour – Twitter
BPI, AEG Live and UK Music issue statements on the Manchester attack. – via Billboard
Katy Perry to earn $25 million as ‘American Idol’ judge – via NY Daily News
Ariana Grande has arrived back at her Florida home. – via Mashable
Google has begun using billions of credit-card transaction records to prove that its online ads are prompting people to make purchases – via Washington Post
Amazon is to offer close to 50 live and on-demand streamed TV channels to the UK and Germany as part of its Amazon Prime service. – via TechCrunch
Sian Anderson (BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ and grime ambassador) and Jason Black (aka J2K and co-founder of Crep Protect) have signed a sponsorship deal with Bucks Music Group for the publishing arm of their unique new music company, FLOOR SIXX. – via RotD
Peter Andre Announces ”Greatest Hits” Australian Tour – via Metropolis
Sony Corp CEO Kazuo Hirai Promises Profitability, But Is Short On Specifics – via Billboard
Katy Perry says it’s time for Taylor Swift to end the feud. – via Nova
Ed Sheeran Wrote A Song For Camila Cabello‘s Album Called ‘The Boy’ – via Tigerbeat
This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.