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Anchor’s utility in the Spotify podcast ecosystem was also recently made even more unclear in the wake of Spotify’s acquisition of Megaphone, a hosting platform that’s generally oriented towards higher-volume publishers and that also contains an internal advertising marketplace of its own. At first glance, there seems to be some duplication of value here, though one could suggest a distinction that Megaphone is for “higher-volume publishers” (see also: industrial-grade clients, whales, etc.) while Anchor is for “everyone else.” However, if one were to take that framing, then we’re basically talking about a situation in which Spotify, as a platform, would be operating from a position of gatekeeping between what’s an “industrial publisher” and what’s in the bush leagues. And if you were to reject that framing, then, well, we’re back at the original inquiry: What’s supposed to be the differentiated value proposition between Anchor and Megaphone? What is the point of Anchor, and how does it fit into the Spotify value chain? … [Read more...] about Futuro Studios Is Having a Moment

Higgins had the idea. A video daily double. The category would be potent potables, a common one on Jeopardy, but one we somehow had never done. And the idea was that it would be a bar set. And the idea was that Cosby would be mixing a drink in a video that was taped 6 months ago. It was perfect. It was all Steve Higgins idea. At the end of the sketch, Darrel would choose potent potables. Homebase would be dressed as a bar. The iconic doors would open and on to home base would step Eddie Murphy. The audience would know what to do. Why is Eddie wearing a multi-colored sweater? He steps behind the bar, begins mixing a drink. The audience covers the fact he has not spoken. When he speaks, he is Cosby. Eddie Murphy doing a perfect Cosby impression. The audience does not let him finish. The sketch ends. The show, for all intents, ends. All the impressions are forgiven. … [Read more...] about Read Norm Macdonald’s Fascinating Recap of ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’ and #SNL40

Kate said: "One of Louis' first words was 'Mary' because right at his height are all my cooking books in the kitchen bookshelf. And children are really fascinated by faces, and your faces are all over your cooking books and he would say 'That's Mary Berry' ... so he would definitely recognise you if he saw you today." … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton’s sweet tradition for children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Being racist — it doesn’t mean you’re in the KKK. That’s what I keep trying to explain. Being racist is just acknowledging that you have prejudice and bias towards people of a different color and that those are things you have to pay attention to when you’re making decisions in your life. I think people look at it as a slur — someone saying you’re racist — which I get, because there’s a spectrum, right? There are people who are in out-and-out hate groups, and then there are people who won’t hire somebody based on their name. Or based on their application, won’t even interview them. All of it’s racism, though. And all of it has to be tanked. … [Read more...] about Robin Thede Wore a Beyoncé Hoodie for Emmy Luck, Obviously

Interestingly, Victoria repeatedly insisted during the interview that she’s not as mean as The Bachelor is making her out to be, and she even expected to become a fan-favorite contestant with her behavior. “It was all in good fun. If my words or actions hurt anyone, I sincerely apologize, and I’ll do better and hold myself accountable. I’m not a bully. I’m really not,” she said. “I anticipated being well-received, so to get the bullying messages, hate mail, and death threats, I wasn’t prepared for that at all. It was really shocking.” As shocking as, say, her exposed bra straps and hollowed-out eyes? … [Read more...] about ’s Victoria Feels ‘Liberated’ That Her Mugshot Was Leaked

— Shannon Deery (@s_deery) May 19, 2017 She spoke about the allegations on Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery, explaining: "I mean, I don't really have any skeletons in my closet — which is why it's quite hard for people to write bad stuff about me... You know, I don't have a drug addiction, or secret child. But I think, when I did go to America, I kind of just stopped saying my age. The reality is, when you work in America, you have to show your passport and your visa for every single job, so it's not like you can hide how old you are." … [Read more...] about Rebel Wilson talks defamation trial: ‘It’s really important that the truth comes out’