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The Weeknd’s “Billions Club Live” Concert Film Now Streaming on Spotify

For those who weren’t able to score a ticket to the “Billions Club Live With the Weeknd” show last month, Spotify is running it back with a 45-minute concert film premiering exclusively on the platform. Starting today, fans can relive the Weeknd’s Los Angeles show on Spotify with the film, which was shot on location at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar and was produced by OBB Pictures. This marks the first concert film-streaming experience on Spotify, which staged its first-ever Billions Club live s

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Jan 7, 2025 — 2 min read

‘Shogun’, ‘The Brutalist’, ‘Emilia Perez’ Win Big at 2025 Golden Globes

The annual award ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday night. In the TV categories, the Japanese historical drama ‘Shogun’ dominated, securing three acting awards, including the prize for best drama. ‘Emilia Pérez’ was named best comedy or musical, and best non-English language film and won best song, while star Zoe Saldana picked up the award for best supporting actress. ‘The Brutalist’, a 20th-century immigrant epic film, was nominated in seven categories bu

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Jan 6, 2025 — 4 min read

Netflix Will Debut Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Show on January 15

British actress Meghan Markle, who is married to Prince Harry, announced on social media Thursday that her new lifestyle and cooking show will debut on Netflix on January 15. “Sharing this with you has been a huge thrill for me! As much as I enjoyed creating the show, I hope you enjoy it too,” the Duchess of Sussex posted on Instagram. In the eight-episode series “With Love, Meghan,” which Netflix has released a trailer for, the “Suits” star will offer advice on flower arrangement, cooking, ga

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Jan 5, 2025 — 1 min read

Dada Masilo, a well-known South African contemporary dancer, passes away at age 39.

The globally recognised South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo passed away in the hospital over the weekend at the age of 39, and the dance community grieved his passing on Tuesday. After a brief illness, Masilo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, according to a statement from her family. Born in Soweto, she was characterised as a brazen rule-breaker and a sprite-like dancer who, throughout the course of her two-decade career, incorporated African dance elements into traditional Eu

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Jan 4, 2025 — 2 min read

Johnnie walker, BBC radio legend dies at the age of 79

The 79-year-old radio host Johnnie Walker has been referred to as a "broadcasting legend" since his passing. Two months after ending his 58-year radio career due to poor health, the DJ passed away on Tuesday. Following Walker's retirement, Bob Harris, the host of BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 70s program, made the announcement of his former coworker's passing live on the air. Harris referred to him as "an incredible, warm, superb broadcaster" that "went out on a limb many times to defend the mus

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Jan 1, 2025 — 3 min read

What If TikTok Loses Its Fight Over the Ban in the US

In April, President Joe Biden signed into law a bipartisan measure that is soon to bring the social media application in the United States offline, unless its Chinese proprietor relinquishes control over it. TikTok's parent, ByteDance Ltd., was required to make a definitive decision on or before January 19, 2025, to give an American company one and a potential agreement to a deal, which technology giant has declared it unwilling to give. TikTok, ByteDance and content creators have been engaged

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Dec 30, 2024 — 2 min read

Squid Game, Season 2 on Netflix: The highly anticipated series makes a violent return

The moment it premiered in 2021, no one dared to hope anything more from Squid Game. All written and performed in Korean, it took us to a dystopian hellscape, where the underprivileged people, in a game like children, worked to make money. If they lost, they were killed. It was released without fanfare. However, it went global, racking up record television ratings for Netflix and making every Halloween costume of the year green jumpsuits and masks with triangles and squares. Although show crea

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Dec 30, 2024 — 2 min read

Hudson Meek, 16-year-old actor from 'Baby Driver,' has died, following his fall from a moving vehicle

The Jefferson County Medical Examiners Office said on Thursday that Meek was injured by blunt force when he fell from the car in his hometown of Vestavia Hills Alabama. He was injured on December 19 and passed away on Saturday at UAB Hospital. Meek played “Young Baby” in the 2017 Edgar Wright action film "Baby Driver," playing a younger version of the main character, which was played by Ansel Elgort. His deaths circumstances are being looked into by the Vestavia Hills Police Department. Vestav

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Dec 30, 2024 — 2 min read

Beyoncé Presents "Cowboy Carter" At A Spectacular Christmas Day NFL Halftime Show.

The cheers of the NFL crowd can be heard everywhere around the world. The Houston Texans incredible play against the Baltimore Ravens is undoubtedly the most thrilling part of the NFL but its not the only highlight. Beyonces outstanding Christmas NFL halftime show is another thing that has garnered a lot of attention. The superstar performed songs from her popular 2024 album Cowboy Carter in front of a live audience for the first time spreading holiday cheer during Wednesdays Halftime Show at t

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Dec 30, 2024 — 2 min read

'Baby Driver' Actor Hudson Meek Dies at 16 After Falling from Moving Vehicle

Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old US actor, has passed away after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama. The actor was a second-year student at Vestavia Hills High School. His family announced his death in an Instagram post, describing it as a “sudden and tragic loss”. “Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight,” the post reads. “His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and significantly impacted everyone he met. “Spec

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Dec 28, 2024 — 1 min read

Beyoncé’s Christmas Day Halftime Show Is Coming to Netflix as a Special

The Beyhive will soon be able to stream Beyoncé Bowl as much as they'd like. If you were too busy celebrating with loved ones on Christmas Day to catch Beyoncé‘s NFL Halftime Show performance during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Wednesday (Dec. 25), fear not: You’ll soon be able to stream it whenever and as often as you’d like. Netflix announced after the 32-time Grammy winner’s performance that her set, dubbed Beyoncé Bowl, is coming to the streami

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Dec 27, 2024 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar Under Increasing Pressure After Beyoncé's Halftime Show

All eyes were on Kendrick Lamar after NFL fans witnessed an epic halftime performance by the queen herself, Beyoncé. As a result, fans expressed their honest opinions about the upcoming performance of the iconic rapper, questioning whether he could pull off a show-stealing act like the "Single Ladies" singer did. During halftime of the Baltimore Ravens and Houston TexansChristmas Day game, the Grammy winner took center stage with an electrifying performance, even singing some songs from her al

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Dec 26, 2024 — 2 min read

Doechii Delivers a Powerful “Denial Is A River” Performance Featuring Issa Rae

Doechii has capped off the year with an unforgettable performance of “Denial Is A River” featuring Issa Rae. For Genius’ Open Mic series, the Alligator Bites Never Heal rapper teamed up with the original “Awkward Black Girl” for a live therapy session. The theatrical song hears Doechii rap, as Rae interjects with questions like: “Why don’t you just tell me what’s been goin’ on?” and asking if she’s using drugs. The live performance has been making rounds especially since Doechii first rapped i

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Dec 25, 2024 — 1 min read

Brazilian Judge Orders Removal of Adele Song Over Copyright Allegations

A Brazil court has ordered that a song by British singer, Adele, be removed from radio and all streaming platforms globally over alleged copyright. The judge, Vitctor Torres gave the judgment after a Brazil local composer, Toninho Geraes accused Adele of copying works from his 1995 album. Toninho Geraes claimed that Adele’s 2015 song ‘Million Years Ago’, was copied from his 1996 classic, ‘Mulheres’, sung by Martinho da Vila, a Brazilian singer. Geraes is suing for lost royalties, demanding $1

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Dec 21, 2024 — 1 min read

Spotify Fires Back at Drake’s Legal Claims, Denies Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Song

The rapper claims Spotify helped UMG boost Kendrick's "Not Like Us," but Spotify now says the action is a "subversion" of the legal system and never should have been filed. Spotify is firing back at Drake’s accusations that the streamer helped Universal Music Group artificially boost Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” calling the allegations “false” and blasting the rapper’s legal action as a “subversion of the normal judicial process.” The new filing is the first response to a petition filed las

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Dec 20, 2024 — 3 min read

Beyoncé Becomes the Most RIAA-Certified Female Artist in History

Beyoncé, has become the most certified female artist of all time by the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA. She earned the most RIAA-certified titles of all time by a female artist after a couple of her songs recently received certifications, bringing her total to 103. “Crowning achievement! Congratulations to @Beyonce, who now holds the record for the most certified titles for a female artist in RIAA history, including her first two Diamond singles! @parkwood @columbiarecords,”

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Dec 20, 2024 — 1 min read