Billboard Charts Won't Count YouTube Views

From:

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/billboard-magazine-won-t-add-youtube-views-its-album-charts-n812331

Under pressure from the music labels and Apple Music, Billboard magazine is ending its practice of giving equal weight to paid streams and free streams in its music charts.

Currently a single that is bought from Apple’s download store or streamed on its paid subscription service is viewed the same as a free stream on YouTube for the purposes of Billboard’s “Hot 100.” Next year, Billboard said it will prioritize paid streams, meaning artists might be more inclined to promote their songs on paid services such as Apple's to boost their chances of rising up the charts.

California Millionaire Rents Billboard to find 'Latina Girlfriend'

Marc Paskin, who starred in ABC's "Secret Millionaire" last year. Paskin is a self-made millionaire known for opening his heart and his pocketbook to those who need it most.

Last year, he helped put a roof over a local woman's head in her most tragic moments. Her mother and daughter were murdered, and her home was set on fire.

Now, it seems he is trying to give the gift of himself.

If you think you're the one to fulfill Paskin's Christmas wish, the email listed on the sign is christmaslatina@aol.com.
If nothing else, it's great publicity.