Minions take over the box office
Universal’s Minions: The Rise of Gru blew box office expectations out of the water this July 4th weekend.
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The Weeknd puts his new world tour on the blockchain with Binance
The Weeknd and crypto exchange Binance are teaming up on the artist’s new world tour, bringing Web3 to every aspect of the concert experience.
CAA closes deal to scoop up ICM
CAA’s landmark acquisition of ICM has passed government scrutiny and is officially a done deal.
A24 develops its own membership club
A24 All Access (AAA24) gives fans of the studio a backstage pass to the studio that can create hype simply from its logo popping up on a trailer.
Stranger Things powers a Kate Bush renaissance
After the new season of Stranger Things featured Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” in the jaw-dropping climax of its fourth episode, the song skyrocketed in popularity.
YouTube Shorts closes in on TikTok
YouTube Shorts now has the same number of users as TikTok, pitting the platforms in a battle for dominance.
Roku signs up Walmart for shoppable ads
Roku is teaming up with Walmart to bring shoppable ads to the streaming platform.
Spotify tries to turn up the volume on Wall Street
While primarily known as a music service, Spotify’s financial future lies squarely in podcasting.
FaZe Clan plots entertainment takeover
While FaZe Clan started as an esports team dedicated to Call of Duty streams, it’s grown into an entertainment giant spanning esports, merch, lifestyle content, brand activations, and even cinema.
Apple scores decade-long major league soccer deal
Apple has wrapped up a deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) to broadcast its games for the next ten years.