Tag #Entertainment

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Netflix NFL Doubleheader Shatters Streaming Records

On Christmas Day, Netflix streamed an NFL doubleheader that broke streaming records, with the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game averaging 24.3 million viewers and a total of 65 million unique viewers across both games; Beyoncé's halftime show was the #1 worldwide trend on X.

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African Music's Digital Revolution: Global Success and Persistent Challenges

Driven by digital platforms and Afrobeats/Amapiano, African music enjoys global success, with artists like Rema, Burna Boy, and CKay achieving international recognition and generating projected $500 million in digital streaming revenue by 2025, while challenges like copyright infringement persist.

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Netflix NFL Doubleheader Draws 200 Million Viewers, Signals Streaming Service's Entry into Live Sports

Netflix's live NFL doubleheader, featuring the Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games, drew over 200 million viewers globally, showcasing improved technical capabilities despite early audio issues and delivering a Beyoncé halftime show that exceeded expectations, marking a major step in its expansi...

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Squid Game" Season 3 Confirmed for 2025 Release

Squid Game" season 3, confirmed by Netflix, is expected in 2025 due to simultaneous production with season 2, resulting in a shorter season 2 but faster season 3 release. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk expressed exhaustion.

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Sephora's Success Mirrors Gen Z's Beauty Spending Surge

Sephora's partnership with Kohl's generated \$1.4 billion in sales in 2023, projected to reach \$2 billion by 2025, driven by Gen Z's social media-fueled spending on beauty products, contributing to the \$550 billion global beauty market's 7.7% projected annual growth through 2030.

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Harlequins' Big Game: A Sellout Success Story in Club Rugby

Harlequins' annual Big Game, held at Twickenham Stadium since 2008, consistently sells out at 82,000 attendees, generating 8-10% of the club's annual revenue through innovative marketing, event production, and ticket pricing strategies.

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Spotify Disrupts UK Audiobook Market

Spotify's October 2023 UK audiobook launch fueled a 17% surge in UK audiobook downloads between 2022 and 2023, creating a competitive market that benefits listeners but raises concerns about author compensation.

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Squid Game" Returns for Second and Third Seasons Amidst Creator's Financial and Health Concerns

Netflix's wildly popular South Korean series "Squid Game" is returning for a second and third season, driven by the show's immense financial success despite creator Hwang Dong-hyuk's initial reluctance due to the stressful production and low personal profit from the first season, which cost Netflix ...

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Sydney Fireworks to Proceed Despite Labor Dispute

Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks, initially threatened by a rail union dispute, will proceed, featuring nine tons of fireworks launched from barges, drones, and city buildings costing $6.3 million, attracting over a million spectators.

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Netflix NFL Games Smash Viewership Records on Christmas

Netflix's Christmas Day NFL games set records with nearly 65 million U.S. viewers, exceeding even the NBA's increased Christmas viewership (84% from 2023), showcasing streaming's growing dominance in sports broadcasting.

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Stray Kids' "Hop" Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

Stray Kids' mixtape "Hop" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while the lead single, "Walkin' on Water," reached No. 5 on the Digital Song Sales chart, marking their third top 10 entry and continued U.S. success.

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TikTok's Global Reach: Creators from the Global South Thrive Despite U.S. Uncertainty

TikTok's global popularity, particularly in the Global South, is showcased through diverse creators like Khaby Lame (162.4 million followers), Kili Paul, and Niana Guerrero (44 million followers), who use the platform to connect with audiences across cultures and languages despite a potential U.S. b...

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