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The Oscars Move Exclusively to YouTube in 2029
SummaryThe Academy Awards will end their 50-year run on ABC to stream exclusively and free of charge on YouTube starting in 2029, a deal that extends through 2033The partnership grants YouTube exclusive global rights to the 101st ceremony and all associated programming, including red carpet coverage, the Governors Awards, and behind-the-scenes contentBy leveraging YouTube’s two billion monthly users, the Academy aims to revitalize the show’s cultural impact and reach an international audience that has increasingly abandoned traditional network televisionIn a historic pivot that signals the end of the broadcast television era, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the Oscars will move exclusively to YouTube beginning in 2029. Ending a legendary five-decade partn...
Snoop Dogg to Headline Netflix’s NFL Christmas Halftime
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-...
Billboard Changes Chart Rules to Give Paid Streaming More Power
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...
OUTCHEA LIVE: Redefining the Lagos Concert Experience » NaijaTunez – No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos
Outchea Live returns to Lagos with a renewed sense of purpose and an even bigger cultural vision. This return signals The post OUTCHEA LIVE: Redefining the Lagos Concert Experience appeared first on NaijaTunez - No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos.
MacWealth & The Seraphs Ft. Joe Praize x Ebuka Songs x Eben drop a new sound Undefeated Warrior (Omemma) » NaijaTunez – No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos
MacWealth & The Seraphs Ft. Joe Praize x Ebuka Songs x Eben drop a new sound Undefeated Warrior (Omemma) A The post MacWealth & The Seraphs Ft. Joe Praize x Ebuka Songs x Eben drop a new sound Undefeated Warrior (Omemma) appeared first on NaijaTunez - No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos.
Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount’s “Illusory” Hostile Bid
SummaryWarner Bros. Discovery has formally rejected a $108.4 billion USD hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, opting to stick with a "superior" merger agreement with NetflixThe WBD board alleged that the Ellison family’s financing lacks a "full backstop," describing the reliance on a revocable trust as a significant risk compared to Netflix’s $400 billion USD market-cap stabilityDirectors also dismissed Paramount’s $9 billion USD synergy targets as operationally ambitious and harmful to the creative industry, while Netflix has committed to maintaining theatrical windows for WBD filmsThe high-stakes battle for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has reached a boiling point as the company’s board officially urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion USD hostile takeover bid. D...
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Is the Lowest-Rated Film of the Franchise
SummaryAvatar: Fire and Ash has debuted with a 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the lowest-rated entry in the franchise to dateCritics praised the technical introduction of the Ash People but panned the film for repetitive storytelling and its nearly three-and-a-half-hour lengthJames Cameron has confirmed he is ready to walk away from the franchise and conclude the story via a book if the film does not meet the massive financial benchmarks required to greenlight Avatar 4 and 5James Cameron’s long-awaited third installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has arrived in theaters, and while the visual spectacle remains unmatched, it has officially claimed a disappointing title as the lowest-rated film in the franchise. Following the lift of the review embargo on December 16, 2025, the film debuted wi...
Steven Drozd Says He’s No Longer in The Flaming Lips
In a social media post to fans, Drozd wrote: "They're done with me - but we're not talking about it." Steven Drozd Says He’s No Longer in The Flaming Lips Scoop Harrison
Redman “Money Maker,” Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder ft. Wale “Get It Girl” & More | Daily Visuals 12.17.25
Last time we saw Redman he was out and about in the Far East (not to be confused with the East Coast) and while taking in the sights and lights of the nightlife in Japan, Reggie Nobel seems to have enjoyed himself enough to drop a new music video in the Land of The Rising […]
Nick Cave Compares Attending Radiohead Show to “Spiritual Activity”
Cave caught one of Radiohead’s recent shows at the O2 in London, which left him "deeply moved and humbled." Nick Cave Compares Attending Radiohead Show to “Spiritual Activity” Eddie Fu
Cheap Trick Defend Performing at Kennedy Center Honors in Tribute to KISS
The band insists there were no political motives in playing the Trump-hosted event. Cheap Trick Defend Performing at Kennedy Center Honors in Tribute to KISS Spencer Kaufman
Zlatan & Mayorkun release new song “Paypal” » NaijaTunez – No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos
Zlatan & Mayorkun release new song “Paypal” Street-hop powerhouse Zlatan teams up with Afrobeats golden boy Mayorkun on “Paypal,” a The post Zlatan & Mayorkun release new song “Paypal” appeared first on NaijaTunez - No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos.
