The class action complaint alleges Drake is using online casino Stake to pay for streaming bots. A new class action lawsuit alleges Drake has used his partnership with online casino Stake to funnel millions of dollars towards artificial stream-boosting campaigns. The claims come in a legal complaint filed Wednesday (Dec. 31) against Drake, Stake, streamer Adin Ross and Australian national George Nguyen. It’s the latest in a series of recent class actions over Ross and Drake’s endorsement of Stake, which lets users play traditional casino games over livestreams. Like in the previous lawsuits, Virginia residents LaShawnna Ridley and Tiffany Hines allege here that Drake and Ross are complicit in Stake’s illegal use of “virtual currency” to evade anti-gambling laws. But they also go further, claiming Drake is using the platform for streaming fraud. “Since at least 2022, Drake and those acting under his direction — including Ross and Nguyen — have made u...
One in three Europeans are on TikTok. Discover how the app hit 200 million monthly users and what it means for its future. In a clear demonstration of its enduring appeal, TikTok has now surpassed 200 million monthly active users across Europe, reaching approximately one in every three people on the continent. This continues the app’s rapid expansion, building on last year’s 175 million-user base across 32 countries. TikTok’s growth in Europe has been fueled by its cultural resonance with younger demographics, particularly teenagers, who gravitate toward its short-form entertainment and viral challenges. The platform’s user base increased by around 25 million in just 12 months, showcasing a strong year-over-year rise. Globally, TikTok boasts over 1 billion monthly users, and Europe now represents a substantial chunk of its global footprint. TikTok is currently navigating heavy regulatory scrutiny, particularly around data privacy. In May 2025, it was fined €5...
Amazon Music users now get a fresh, AI-curated soundtrack every Monday designed to your listening habits. Amazon Music introduces Weekly Vibe Amazon Music has rolled out a new AI-driven personalised playlist called “Weekly Vibe”. The playlist is designed to feel like your personal music curator. Dropping weekly, it refreshes every Monday with a bunch of tracks based on your recent listening habits, your shifting moods, and tastes. The idea is simple. A new playlist every week built around your tastes, that stays fresh enough to stop your rotation going stale. Instead of serving the same songs over and over, “Weekly Vibe” keeps things fresh. Plus, it’s AI can notice how your taste shifts over time. How it works You can find your “Weekly Vibe” playlist by heading to the “Made for You” section in your Amazon Music library. Each week, the playlist arrives with a new title, description, and theme. That could mean a pop-heavy lineup one week, and dance anthems the next. Your “Wee...