Spotify Takes Flight with United Airlines
Spotify just took its streaming game sky-high. Starting this week, United Airlines passengers will have access to over 450 hours of curated Spotify content—including playlists, audiobooks, and for the first time ever, video podcasts—right from their seatback screens, according to CNBC. This marks Spotify’s first-ever partnership with an airline. Available titles include fan-favorite shows like …
Broadway Is Booming, But Can It Keep the Spotlight?
While movie theaters are still trying to lure back post-pandemic audiences, Broadway is having a record-breaking moment. According to The Guardian, the 2024–2025 season has already grossed $1.85 billion, making it the highest-grossing Broadway season of all time. That beats the previous pre-pandemic record of $1.8 billion set during the 2018–2019 season. “There is so …
Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ to be First Feature Shot Fully in IMAX
Christopher Nolan is pushing the boundaries of film—again. The Oscar-winning director of “Oppenheimer” is set to become the first filmmaker to shoot an entire feature using IMAX cameras, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It’s a bold move that could transform how audiences watch and experience blockbuster films. Directors have traditionally used IMAX cameras only for …
Creatives Rally to Protect IP
In an effort to safeguard creative rights, over 400 Hollywood actors, directors, writers, and musicians have united to urge the U.S. government to uphold existing copyright laws in the face of advancing artificial intelligence technologies, per Variety. This collective action underscores the entertainment industry’s growing concern over AI’s potential to infringe upon intellectual property rights …
‘Sinners’ Shakes Up the Box Office
Ryan Coogler’s latest film “Sinners” continued its box office dominance in its second weekend, earning $45 million from theaters across the U.S. and Canada, according to the Associated Press. The film has now outpaced the total domestic box office earnings of Disney’s “Snow White” remake. “You can buy a great opening weekend with marketing, but if …
Oscars 2025: A Night of Industry Firsts
Hollywood’s most illustrious event, the Academy Awards, delivered its usual mix of upsets and triumphs on Sunday night. The indie sensation Anora—a gritty tale of sex workers and Russian oligarchs in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach—dominated the night, sweeping multiple categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, per Deadline. Director Sean …
Eagles Soar, Lamar Stuns, and Ads Shine: Super Bowl LIX Delivers on All Fronts
In a game that dashed Kansas City’s three-peat dreams, the Philadelphia Eagles soared to a 40-22 victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts earned MVP honors with a stellar performance, completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for …
Fortnite’s Remix Revolution: Where Gaming and Live Music Collide
The ultra popular video game platform Fortnite has once again pushed the boundaries of music and gaming with its “Chapter 2 Remix” season launch, featuring a live Times Square concert by Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice, streamed simultaneously in-game, as reported by Variety. This hybrid event underscores Fortnite’s transformation into a cultural hub where physical …
Streaming Giants Eye Shift Towards Performance-Based Pay Models
Key players in the streaming industry, including AppleTV+, Amazon, and Netflix, are reportedly contemplating significant adjustments to Hollywood’s traditional compensation structure, according to y Bloomberg. At the forefront of these changes is AppleTV+, which has proposed a new model that ties the pay of creators and talent to the performance of their projects. This shift …
2024 Grammy Awards Highlights
Amidst an unprecedented deluge in Los Angeles, the 66th Grammy Awards t0ok place Sunday night, hosted by Trevor Noah. The event saw an array of artists recognized for their exceptional contributions to music, with Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell clinching the night’s coveted Best Song of the Year award for “What Was I …
