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Netflix’s ‘Physical 100’ S2 Reaches Top 10 In 87 Countries — Including MENA

The second season of reality survival series 'Physical: 100' has muscled its way atop Netflix's weekly chart for non-English TV series following its release on the streaming service. Regional performance The South Korean show, which brought together 100 contestants in tip-top physical shape, garnered 6.1 million views during the March 18 - 24, 2024, viewing…

March 27, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Business

HYBE Inks 10-Year Deal With Universal Music Group

HYBE has inked an expanded 10-year agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), providing exclusive distribution rights across the former's roster of artists and labels. Under the partnership, UMG will further collaborate with HYBE’s social-media app Weverse, to bring deeper connection between UMG artists and their fanbase “A partnership of this magnitude only comes together when…

March 27, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

Stray Kids To Headline 2024 Lollapalooza In Chicago

Stray Kids will make their Lollapalooza Chicago debut as headliners in August. Lineup The all-male act will join headliners SZA, Tyler, The Creator, The Killers, Future X Metro Boomin, Hozier, Blink-182, Melanie Martinez, and Skrillex at the four-day extravaganza music festival. It'll be Stray Kids’ second time headlining a Lollapalooza festival after last year's…

March 20, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

BLITZERS To Hold Solo Concert In India Next Month

BLITZERS is set to hold a concert in India, next month, marking their first performance debut in the country. The concert, in collaboration between ACE Business Group, BR Studios, and Pink Box Entertainment, will take place on April 12, in Aizawl, Mizoram. BLITZERS debuted in May 2021 with EP 'Check-In' under Wuzo Entertainment. The group…

March 17, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Lucas Prepares For Solo Return After Quitting NCT, WayV

Lucas, a former member of boy hands NCT and WayV, is preparing to debut as a soloist on April 1 with single 'Renegade' after more than a two-year hiatus. Solo debut His first single contains three songs entirely written in English, including the titular track. 'Renegade' is described as a rock-based hip-hop title about…

March 11, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Did Bae Suzy and Kim Woo-Bin Film In Dubai?

Last month actors Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy were reportedly spotted filming a scene for the romantic comedy series, titled 'Everything Shall Come True' in Dubai. The actor might have clarified reports posting on Instagram several images against the backdrop of Al Seef's traditional architecture, with the caption “Dubai 1”. [VID] SUZY and #KimWooBin…

March 10, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

IWD: Meet IFPI’s Best-Selling K-Pop Girl Groups Of 2023

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) revealed it was a “record year” for K-pop stars as six acts made it in the top 20 of its latest biggest-selling recording artists tally. The recorded music industry representative body ranked the world’s top musical acts of 2023 based on an artist’s or group’s worldwide…

March 8, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Aespa’s Karina Issues Apology After Dating News

Karina, a member of the girl group aespa, has apologized to fans for surprising them with news of her relationship with actor Lee Jae-wook. New relationship The K-pop star posted a handwritten apology to her 12.7 million Instagram followers, acknowledging the surprise and expressing remorse for any potential hurt her actions may have caused to…

March 7, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

IFPI: SEVENTEEN’s ‘FML’ Is 2023’s Best-Selling Album Globally

SEVENTEEN's 10th mini-album 'FML' was the biggest-selling global album of 2023, according to the recorded music industry representative body International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Album dominance The winner of the IFPI Global Album Award for 2023 surpassed the likes of Morgan Wallen’s 'One Thing At A Time,' SZA's 'SOS,' and Travis Scott's 'UTOPIA.' The…

February 27, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri