<p>Amazon.com has initiated job cuts within its Music division, marking the latest in a series of layoffs affecting over 27,000 employees within the retail giant over the past year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Reuters, the job cuts, which have impacted employees in Latin America, North America, and Europe, were confirmed by an Amazon spokesperson who declined to specify the exact number of employees affected. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The spokesperson emphasised the company's commitment to monitoring organisational needs and prioritising customer-centric goals while assuring continued investment in Amazon Music. The layoffs in the Music division follow recent job cuts in Amazon's Studios, Video, and Music communication staff, highlighting broader adjustments within the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the ongoing workforce adjustments, Amazon reported strong third-quarter net income, surpassing analyst estimates and projecting revenue for the crucial fourth quarter in line with expectations. The fourth quarter holds particular significance for Amazon, encompassing the holiday shopping season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While no mass layoff filings have been made in major employee centres like Washington State, California, or New York, the strategic trimming of roles suggests a focus on efficiency and streamlining operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amazon Music, a player in the competitive music streaming arena alongside Spotify, Pandora, Google, and Apple, had&nbsp;raised its monthly subscription price earlier this year. The service encompasses not only music streaming but also podcasts, adding to its competitive edge in the market. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The ongoing job cuts within the Music division align with Amazon's broader strategy to optimise resources and refine its portfolio in response to evolving market conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><i>(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;</i></p>

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Amazon.com has initiated job cuts within its Music division, marking the latest in a series of layoffs affecting over 27,000 employees within the retail giant over the past year.

Amazon.com has initiated job cuts within its Music division, marking the latest in a series of layoffs affecting over 27,000 employees within the retail giant over the past year. According to Reuters, the job cuts, which have impacted employees in Latin America, North America, and Europe, were confirmed by an Amazon spokesperson who declined to specify the exact number of employees affected. The spokesperson emphasised the company's commitment to monitoring organisational needs and prioritising customer-centric goals while assuring continued investment in Amazon Music. The layoffs in the Music division follow recent job cuts in Amazon's Studios, Video, and Music communication staff, highlighting broader adjustments within the company. Despite the ongoing workforce adjustments, Amazon reported strong third-quarter net income, surpassing analyst estimates and projecting revenue for the crucial fourth quarter in line with expectations. The fourth quarter holds particular significance for Amazon, encompassing the holiday shopping season. While no mass layoff filings have been made in major employee centres like Washington State, California, or New York, the strategic trimming of roles suggests a focus on efficiency and streamlining operations. Amazon Music, a player in the competitive music streaming arena alongside Spotify, Pandora, Google, and Apple, had raised its monthly subscription price earlier this year. The service encompasses not only music streaming but also podcasts, adding to its competitive edge in the market. The ongoing job cuts within the Music division align with Amazon's broader strategy to optimise resources and refine its portfolio in response to evolving market conditions. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Days after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/neil-young-demands-spotify-remove-his-music-over-joe-rogan-disinformation-447959">removing </a>his&nbsp;entire catalog&nbsp;from Spotify, the Grammy winner singer Neil Young's music will now be available on Amazon Music.<br />
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The new deal will also give new subscribers a free four-month subscription to Amazon Music.&nbsp;On Thursday, Neil took to his Twitter account and shared the exciting news for all his fans.<br />
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''All folks looking for my music can easily head to AMAZON MUSIC and click here https://bit.ly/NYA_AmazonMusic - all new listeners will get four months free,'' the tweet reads.&nbsp;<br />
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The offer will be available for a week, beginning on Friday.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All folks looking for my music can easily head to AMAZON MUSIC and click here <a href="https://t.co/xvhKGMkA36">https://t.co/xvhKGMkA36</a> - all new listeners will get four months free. <a href="https://t.co/a66GaGUKEk">pic.twitter.com/a66GaGUKEk</a></p>
— Neil Young Archives (@NeilYoungNYA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NeilYoungNYA/status/1487207594167046145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>''Amazon has been leading the pack in bringing Hi-Res audio to the masses, and it’s a great place to enjoy my entire catalog in the highest quality available. Thanks also to Apple Music (I LOVE APPLE) and Qobuz for sticking with my High Res music,'' he wrote further.&nbsp;</p>

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Thanks also to Apple Music (I LOVE APPLE) and Qobuz for sticking with my High Res music.</p>
— Neil Young Archives (@NeilYoungNYA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NeilYoungNYA/status/1487207597249896449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Earlier this week, the 'Harvest Moon'&nbsp;artist demanded in an open letter to Spotify to remove his music from the platform. He said they are&nbsp;spreading vaccine disinformation via the popular podcaster Joe Rogan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am doing this because Spotify is spreading fake information about vaccines -- potentially causing death to those who believe the disinformation being spread by them," wrote the legendary singer.<br />
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"They can have Rogan or Young. Not both."<br />
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Rogan's podcast racks up millions of listens -- he signed a reported $100 million deal with Spotify last year -- but critics say it is a platform for peddling conspiracy theories and disinformation, particularly over Covid-19.<br />
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Days after removing his entire catalog from Spotify, the Grammy winner singer Neil Young's music will now be available on Amazon Music. The new deal will also give new subscribers a free four-month subscription to Amazon Music.

Days after removing his entire catalog from Spotify, the Grammy winner singer Neil Young's music will now be available on Amazon Music. The new deal will also give new subscribers a free four-month subscription to Amazon Music. On Thursday, Neil took to his Twitter account and shared the exciting news for all his fans. ''All folks looking for my music can easily head to AMAZON MUSIC and click here https://bit.ly/NYA_AmazonMusic - all new listeners will get four months free,'' the tweet reads. The offer will be available for a week, beginning on Friday. All folks looking for my music can easily head to AMAZON MUSIC and click here https://t.co/xvhKGMkA36 - all new listeners will get four months free. pic.twitter.com/a66GaGUKEk — Neil Young Archives (@NeilYoungNYA) January 28, 2022 × ''Amazon has been leading the pack in bringing Hi-Res audio to the masses, and it’s a great place to enjoy my entire catalog in the highest quality available. Thanks also to Apple Music (I LOVE APPLE) and Qobuz for sticking with my High Res music,'' he wrote further. Amazon has been leading the pack in bringing Hi-Res audio to the masses, and it’s a great place to enjoy my entire catalog in the highest quality available. Thanks also to Apple Music (I LOVE APPLE) and Qobuz for sticking with my High Res music. — Neil Young Archives (@NeilYoungNYA) January 28, 2022 × Earlier this week, the 'Harvest Moon' artist demanded in an open letter to Spotify to remove his music from the platform. He said they are spreading vaccine disinformation via the popular podcaster Joe Rogan. "I am doing this because Spotify is spreading fake information about vaccines -- potentially causing death to those who believe the disinformation being spread by them," wrote the legendary singer. "They can have Rogan or Young. Not both." Rogan's podcast racks up millions of listens -- he signed a reported $100 million deal with Spotify last year -- but critics say it is a platform for peddling conspiracy theories and disinformation, particularly over Covid-19.

Neil Young moves to Amazon Music after Spotify exit over Joe Rogan vaccine 'disinformation'

<p>Taylor Swift will be headlining an upcoming&nbsp;concert on July 10.&nbsp;<br />
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Apart from the singer, Dua Lipa, SZA and Becky G will also be performing at the concert that will be hosted by Jane Lynch, according to The Hollywood Reporter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The concert will exclusively be available for Prime members and will also be streamed live on Amazon Prime in over 200 countries around the globe.&nbsp;<br />
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Following this, the clips of few performances will be available on demand for a limited duration.<br />
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"We can`t wait to celebrate Prime Day with an extraordinary night of unforgettable performances, for members around the globe. Prime Day brings members the best of both entertainment and shopping. To celebrate, we`ve curated a lineup across multiple genres with performances from artists our customers love. We`re looking forward to celebrating Prime Day with this can`t-miss, one-of-a-kind event," said Amazon Music VP Steve Boom in a statement.<br />
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Taylor is currently occupied with the promotions of her upcoming album `Lover` which is set to release on August 23 this year.<br />
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The `Love story` singer may also perform her latest melodies <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-makes-a-comeback-with-new-song-me-watch-video-213637">`ME!`</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-releases-song-and-petition-calling-for-lgbtq-equality-228213">`You need to calm down`</a> in the concert.</p>


Taylor Swift will be headlining an upcoming concert on July 10. Apart from the singer, Dua Lipa, SZA and Becky G will also be performing at the concert that will be hosted by Jane Lynch, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Taylor Swift will be headlining an upcoming concert on July 10. Apart from the singer, Dua Lipa, SZA and Becky G will also be performing at the concert that will be hosted by Jane Lynch, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mark your calendars for the #PrimeDay Concert featuring @taylorswift13, with @DUALIPA, @iambeckyg, & @sza on July 10th only on @PrimeVideo presented by @AmazonMusic! https://t.co/QqPWtrgTBL pic.twitter.com/3tFpGJTb5X — Amazon Music (@amazonmusic) June 27, 2019 × The concert will exclusively be available for Prime members and will also be streamed live on Amazon Prime in over 200 countries around the globe. Following this, the clips of few performances will be available on demand for a limited duration. "We can`t wait to celebrate Prime Day with an extraordinary night of unforgettable performances, for members around the globe. Prime Day brings members the best of both entertainment and shopping. To celebrate, we`ve curated a lineup across multiple genres with performances from artists our customers love. We`re looking forward to celebrating Prime Day with this can`t-miss, one-of-a-kind event," said Amazon Music VP Steve Boom in a statement. Taylor is currently occupied with the promotions of her upcoming album `Lover` which is set to release on August 23 this year. The `Love story` singer may also perform her latest melodies `ME!` and `You need to calm down` in the concert.

Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Becky G to perform on July 10 at a concert

<p>After investing for years in growth, Amazon is now laying off hundreds of employees at its Seattle headquarters.</p>

<p>The reason for the lay offs is said to be that the company is consolidating its established retail businesses.</p>

<p>The exact number of employees dismissed is not yet known.</p>

<p>Dismissals are expected in other global operations as well.</p>

<p>According to media reports, the company, due to the earlier aggressive hiring, has some teams with extra staff and some departments with unnecessary funds.</p>

<p>The reports said Amazon&#39;s hiring binge had taken the number of its employees from 5,000 to 40,000.</p>

<p>The employees dismissed have been informed of their termination.</p>

<p>Amazon is reportedly the US&#39;s second-largest corporate employer.</p>


The reason for the lay offs is said to be that the company is consolidating its established retail businesses

After investing for years in growth, Amazon is now laying off hundreds of employees at its Seattle headquarters. The reason for the lay offs is said to be that the company is consolidating its established retail businesses. The exact number of employees dismissed is not yet known. Dismissals are expected in other global operations as well. According to media reports, the company, due to the earlier aggressive hiring, has some teams with extra staff and some departments with unnecessary funds. The reports said Amazon's hiring binge had taken the number of its employees from 5,000 to 40,000. The employees dismissed have been informed of their termination. Amazon is reportedly the US's second-largest corporate employer.

Amazon lays off hundreds of employees at Seattle HQ, dismissals expected elsewhere too

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Amazon music division faces job cuts. Here are the details

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