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Hans India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Spotify Brings Free Playlists, Podcasts & Audiobooks to United Airlines Flights
Spotify has officially taken to the skies, teaming up with United Airlines to deliver an expanded in-flight entertainment flying with United can now enjoy over 450 hours of curated Spotify content—including playlists, popular podcasts, and audiobooks—directly on seat-back screens, all at no extra cost. This marks the first time Spotify's audiobooks and video podcasts have been made available onboard an airline. The rollout spans more than 130,000 screens across United's fleet. Whether you're into celebrity chats, culinary insights, or cultural commentary, you can dive into shows like 'Good Hang with Amy Poehler', 'The Dave Chang Show', and 'The Comment Section with Drew Afualo'—all without needing a Spotify account. 'Spotify has a huge audience and people love their content,' said Richard Nunn, CEO of United's MileagePlus. 'Now our customers can enjoy it in a simple, seamless way—even at 35,000 feet.' Looking ahead, United plans to enhance the experience even further. By 2026, passengers will be able to sign in to their own Spotify accounts using their mobile devices, enabling them to continue playlists or audiobooks from where they left off. Video podcast fans can also enjoy a more immersive experience on the plane's larger built-in screens—no need to balance a phone or tablet mid-flight. For those flying on Starlink-equipped aircraft, the Spotify experience isn't limited to seat screens. Thanks to upgraded in-flight Wi-Fi launched in March, passengers can stream Spotify—and services like Apple Music and YouTube—on their personal devices gate-to-gate. All it takes is logging in with a MileagePlus account to unlock this free high-speed internet access. This innovative collaboration is a big win for travellers, offering rich, on-demand content without the hassle of downloads or subscriptions—just sit back, plug in, and press play.
Buzz Feed
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Drew Afualo Interview — Voices Of The Pacific
BuzzFeed: You've taken down hundreds of misogynistic men on TikTok, all with your signature laugh that we know and love. In your book, you said your mom named you Drew, a gender-neutral name, so you couldn't be discriminated against during job applications — it almost feels like you were born to defy the patriarchy! What brings you the most joy when you stand up to those men? If you could pick one thing for people to take away from your videos, what would it be? Have you ever faced challenges in your career as a Pacific Islander? If so, how did you overcome them? On your podcast, The Comment Section, you've had so many incredible guests, from Auli'i Cravalho to Karamo Brown to Chappell Roan. Have you remained friends with any of your guests? If you could work with any Pacific Islander, who would it be and why? Your book has helped thousands of readers to realize their self-worth and find their confidence. How does it feel to be the first Samoan woman to make the New York Times Best Seller list? There was so much I loved about your book, but one part that really struck me, as a fellow childfree woman, was your journey to realizing you don't want kids. Samoan culture places so much significance on family, and while that's beautiful and keeps us a close-knit community, it can make it difficult for Islander women to come to terms with their decision to not have children. What would you say to any women struggling with this? For Pacific Islanders, there are so many aspects of our cultures that we hold close to our hearts, from our foods to our dances to our tattoos. What's your favorite part of your culture? Do you have a favorite Samoan food? I'll never forget the gorgeous tapa dress look from the Black Adam premiere, complete with glam from Samoan makeup artist Adam Simmons. Why was it so important to rep your culture on the red carpet that day? What advice do you have for young Pacific Islander creatives? What do you want your legacy to be, and how do you hope future generations will remember your contributions to Pacific Islander history? You took a break from TikTok for a little while and posted a really emotional video to announce it. How are you feeling now? I know professionally, you're absolutely killing it, but I mean emotionally. You also host the Two Idiot Girls podcast with your sister, Deison. You toured across the country together to over 20 cities. What's next for you? What's the dream? Finally, what does being Pacific Islander mean to you? Thank you for chatting with us, Drew! Be sure to keep up with Drew on Instagram and TikTok.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spotify takes on YouTube by paying podcasters for video views
So far in 2025, Spotify has paid podcasters more than $100 million, a big payout for creators. Spotify first shared that figure with The New York Times Deal Book, which says the funds have two purposes: to give podcasters a new way to monetize content and to lure both creators and audiences away from YouTube, which dominates video podcasting. The company first announced its new Spotify Partner Program in November 2024, promising creators "audience-driven payouts" from ads and premium subscribers. At the same time, Spotify also revealed that some subscribers would be able to watch video content "uninterrupted by ads." Now, we know how much more some popular podcasters are earning. In a press release, Spotify said "total earnings for participating creators [increased] 23% month-over-month from January to February, and 29% month-over-month from February to March." "Ultimately, Spotify is committed to building a sustainable ecosystem where creators can thrive. This $100 million payout is just one step in that journey. We'll continue to invest in new tools, resources, and programs to support creators in all formats, and we're excited to see what the future holds for podcasting on Spotify," the company said in its press release. It makes sense that Spotify is paying up. Increasingly, people are more interested in watching their podcasts than they are in listening to them, which has a lot of users gravitating toward YouTube rather than Spotify. According to data from Edison Podcast Metrics, weekly podcast listeners are more likely to watch podcasts on YouTube (31 percent) than listen to them on Spotify (27 percent). The New York Times also reports that YouTube's podcasting audience (1 billion) dwarfs Spotify's (170 million). As podcasts shift to video, Spotify has somehow lost its grip on podcast listeners. However, it still hosts some of the most popular podcasts, including The Joe Rogan Experience, What Now? With Trevor Noah, and The Comment Section with Drew Afualo.
