 On entertainment news now, Sony Music has cancelled the debts of thousands of artists who signed to the record label before the year 2000. It means that many will now earn money when their songs are streamed on services like Spotify and Amazon Music. Sony said it could not name the eligible acts due to confidentiality agreements, but a source said it would include household names. It said some artists do to receive many thousands of dollars per year. Musicians typically take on debt when they first sign to a record label. They're given a lump sum known as an advance to pay for recording studios, video shoots, distribution and other expenses. The money is then paid back when they sell their music.