Spotify paid the UK music industry £750m last year, doubling the money generated by UK artists since 2017. Ed Sheeran is at the forefront of this growth.
Disney has announced a surprise sequel to Moana, setting up a box office battle with the first Wicked film. The sequel is set to release this year.
Blizzards and freezing rain have caused extensive disruption to China's peak Lunar New Year travel rush, resulting in drivers being stranded in cars on icy highways and passengers struggling to reschedule canceled trains and flights.
In 2023, soaring costs led to 125 grassroots live music venues ceasing to offer live music, making it the most challenging year for these establishments, according to a report by the Music Venues Trust.
The 75th Emmy Awards crowned Succession as a big winner, while also featuring a poignant tribute to the late Friends star, Matthew Perry.
Jeremy Renner, the Marvel star, shared insights on his recovery after being injured in a snow plough accident last New Year's Day. He expressed determination and a strong sense of purpose.
With the onset of a new year, new predictions emerge, and they often lack optimism. If Baba Vanga's forecasts for 2024 prove accurate, it's important for everyone to consider certain precautions given her track record of accurately predicting disasters in the past.
In a fascinating tale, ten-year-old Ryan Hammond from Oklahoma claims to be the reincarnation of Hollywood actor Marty Martyn, who passed away around 60 years ago.
England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been named Sports Personality of the Year 2023, topping the public vote. The 30-year-old athlete expressed her desire "to change the world" and sees herself as a game-changer, aiming to inspire and be a role model for people of all ages.
Iga Swiatek, the current world number one, has been awarded the WTA Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. At 22, she becomes the first player since Serena Williams (2012-2015) to achieve this feat. Swiatek's remarkable year included successfully defending her French Open title in June, securing her fourth Grand Slam victory. She capped off the season by clinching the WTA Finals for the first time, enabling her to reclaim the top spot and surpass Aryna Sabalenka.