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The film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked: For Good' opened strongly, earning $150 million in North America and $226 million globally. Critics praise the performances of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, though some note a lack of cohesion with the first film. The movie is a major success for the industry as it approaches year-end.
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Spotify's 2025 Wrapped feature, launched in early December, introduced a new 'listening age' metric estimating users' musical tastes by age. Over 200 million users engaged within 24 hours, but many found their listening ages wildly inaccurate, sparking mixed reactions online and discussions about music taste, identity, and data sharing.
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The Golden Globes took place in Beverly Hills, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" leading nominations and winning four awards, including best director and screenplay. The ceremony featured celebrity appearances, humorous host Nikki Glaser, and new categories like best podcast. The event is a key step toward the Oscars in March.