Music Streaming Finally Counts Towards RIAA Platinum and Gold Certifications

The music industry adapts to change at a glacial pace -- which isn't exactly news given the ever increasing dominance of music streaming amidst plummeting album sales. In a move that shows just how far behind the times the music industry is, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has finally announced that streams will now count towards platinum and gold certifications. Traditionally, the certifications have been tied solely to sales of one million (platinum) and 500,000 (gold). Go...