Music

SummarySnoop Dogg has been tapped to headline the halftime show for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions game, airing exclusively on Netflix this Christmas DayThe West Coast icon’s performance is the centerpiece of Netflix's inaugural NFL Christmas Day Live event, signaling the streamer's major commitment to high-profile live sportsBy featuring Snoop during this pivotal NFC North clash, Netflix aims to create a Super Bowl-style entertainment moment that appeals to both sports fans and music lovers worldwideNetflix is turning up the heat for its inaugural Christmas Day NFL broadcast by tapping the legendary Snoop Dogg to headline the halftime show. As the streaming giant prepares to host the highly anticipated Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions match-up, the inclusion of the D-O-Double-...

SummaryBillboard will implement new chart rules starting January 17, 2026, giving more weight to on-demand streaming to reflect rising revenue and changing consumer habitsUnder the new "album consumption unit" math, it will take 20% fewer paid streams (1,000 instead of 1,250) and 33.3% fewer ad-supported streams (2,500 instead of 3,750) to equal one album saleIn response to these changes, YouTube announced it will pull its data from Billboard charts effective January 16, 2026, arguing that the weighting system still unfairly undervalues ad-supported fansBillboard is switching up its chart rules to “add more weight” to on-demand streaming beginning January 2026.The corporation announced that the shakeup reflects “an increase in streaming revenue and changing consumer behaviors.” Paid/subscr...