Kpop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix's most viewed film ever
KPop Demon Hunters has climbed "up, up, up" Netflix's charts to become its most viewed movie ever, the streaming platform says, BBC reported.
Since its release in June, the animated musical has been watched more than 236 million times, overtaking the action comedy Red Notice to take the top spot.
It is the latest in a series of chart-topping achievements by the film, which has become a surprise global hit.
Songs from the movie have also been some of the most streamed online on Spotify, while the track Golden hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this month, according to BBC.
Netflix signs up another YouTube star with Mark Rober deal
Former Nasa engineer Mark Rober has become the latest YouTube star to get his own Netflix deal, BBC reported.
The 45-year-old has more than 70 million subscribers on YouTube and is known for his videos about science and technology.
Rober has created a new competition series for the streamer, which he is making with US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's production company.
Rober is following in the footsteps of some other popular YouTubers - Netflix signed up children's entertainer Ms Rachel earlier this year and struck a deal with British YouTubers The Sidemen in 2024, according to BBC.
Lil Nas X arrested and taken to hospital after wandering LA streets in underwear
Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X has been arrested after an altercation with police in Los Angeles, authorities have confirmed, BBC reported.
Police were called to Ventura Boulevard at 05:30 (12:30 GMT) on Thursday after reports of a man walking down the street in his underwear, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said.
After officers arrived at the scene, LAPD allege the Old Town Road singer "charged" at them and was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery.
He was then taken to hospital for treatment for a possible overdose, police spokesman Charles Miller said. The BBC has reached out to his representatives for comment, according to BBC.
J-pop idol Kenshin Kamimura found guilty of indecent assault in Hong Kong
J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty by a Hong Kong court on Wednesday of the indecent assault in March of a woman who served as his interpreter during a fan event, Reuters reported.
Kamimura, 26, was previously a member of the six-member boy group One N' Only. He pleaded not guilty in April and chose not to testify during the trial in July.
Magistrate Peter Yu said that Kamimura's behaviour showed obvious disrespect towards women, noting that his touches suggested a sexual undertone, according to Reuters.
