Taylor Swift fans flock to London pub mentioned in album; Brazilian DJ Alok blends dance music with indigenous tunes and more

HYBE, the record giant behind global sensations like BTS and Seventeen, is facing internal turmoil as it audits the management of one of its labels, NewJeans. The South Korean music company suspects that NewJeans is planning to break away, leading to a nearly 8% drop in HYBE’s shares on Monday. This latest case of infighting in the K-pop industry highlights the intense competition and power struggles within one of the world’s most popular and profitable music industries.

Meanwhile, in India, JioCinema, the streaming platform owned by Reliance Industries, has slashed its subscription prices to as low as 29 rupees a month, intensifying the streaming war with giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime. With a significant hold over India’s media and entertainment market, Reliance is ramping up its efforts to attract more subscribers and dominate the streaming industry.

On the international front, Taylor Swift fans are buzzing over a London pub named The Black Dog, which was mentioned in the singer’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department”. The pub has seen a surge in visitors since the album’s release, with fans eager to experience the connection to Swift’s music firsthand.

In Hollywood, Silicon Valley and entertainment worlds collide as David Ellison, son of billionaire Larry Ellison, bids for Paramount Global. With a background in technology and a passion for movies, Ellison’s bid to take over the storied studio could reshape the future of the film industry.

From Brazil to Sweden, the entertainment industry is buzzing with new developments, showcasing the global impact of music, movies, and cultural trends. As audiences around the world embrace diverse forms of entertainment, the industry continues to evolve and captivate audiences across borders.