It was announced last week that the popularity of music streamed through services like Spotify and We7 is to be measured in a weekly chart. For now the chart will remain separate to the official chart but I imagine the two will eventually merge just as they did when the download chart and official chart… Read more…

The London 2012 Olympic Torch was lit today using a mirror and the sun’s rays in a ceremony in Greece. Held aloft by Greek actress Ino Menegaki, who was playing a high priestess in the opening ceremony, the flame was transferred to the first torchbearer and will travel to Britain on Friday May 18, where… Read more…

    The current exchange of words and tweets taking place between BBC bosses and The Voice UK judge Will.i.am raises an interesting question about the use of social media by celebrities and broadcasters to promote live shows. Apparently the Beeb is unhappy with him tweeting during the live shows because to the viewers watching it comes across… Read more…