Barack and Michelle Obama both participated in YouTube’s four-hour livestream commencement event, Dear Class of 2020, held for graduating seniors who cannot participate in in-person commencement ceremonies due to COVID-19. In a clip from Barack Obama’s speech, courtesy of YouTube Originals, the former president highlighted the challenges that the Class …
Read More »YouTube Challenges Spotify, Apple Music for College Students' Money
Half a year after launching its standalone music-streaming service, YouTube is following the lead of its competitors and rolling out student pricing. On Tuesday, YouTube announced a $4.99-a-month plan for YouTube Music Premium subscribers enrolled in colleges and universities, which is the same price point offered to students by Spotify …
Read More »Beyonce, the Weeknd to Stream Coachella Sets on YouTube
YouTube will livestream an array of performances from the first weekend of Coachella, including sets from headliners the Weeknd and Beyoncé. Coachella will take place April 13th through 15th in Indio, California. This marks the eighth year YouTube has broadcast the festival. Among the other artists whose performances will be …
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