Betty Tzeng
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From BTS to NewJeans: Hybe Labels Dominates US Billboard, Ushering in the Era of Multi-Label Influence
Hybe Labels is accelerating its global music market strategy, propelling both boy and girl groups to the top of the US Billboard main chart. Hybe Labels is accelerating its global music market strategy, propelling both boy and girl groups to the top of the US Billboard main chart. -
NewJeans' Meteoric Rise: Rookie K-Pop Group Tops Billboard Album Chart Just One Year After Debut
Beyond a sensation, it's a 'syndrome' of popularity. Just one year after their debut, the girl group NewJeans has ascended to the peak of the U.S. Billboard main album chart, establishing themselves as a global phenomenon. Beyond a sensation, it's a 'syndrome' of popularity. Just one year after their debut, the girl group NewJeans has ascended to the peak of the U.S. Billboard main album chart, establishing themselves as a global phenomenon. -
Global Box Office Success of 'Oppenheimer' Heralds Bright Outlook for IMAX
IMAX released its second quarter financial results for 2023 on July 26, demonstrating significant progress. The company reported second-quarter revenues of $98 million, marking a 32% increase compared to the same period the previous year. Profits also significantly jumped from $2.5 million in Q1 to $8.4 million in Q2. The Greater China region accounted for a notable portion of the Q2 revenue, contributing $19.1 million, or 19.5% of the total. IMAX released its second quarter financial results for 2023 on July 26, demonstrating significant progress. The company reported second-quarter revenues of $98 million, marking a 32% increase compared to the same period the previous year. Profits also significantly jumped from $2.5 million in Q1 to $8.4 million in Q2. The Greater China region accounted for a notable portion of the Q2 revenue, contributing $19.1 million, or 19.5% of the total. -
Love in the Limelight: BLACKPINK Members' Confirmed and Rumored Romances of 2023
The members of BLACKPINK, one of the most prominent K-pop groups globally, are not just known for their exceptional talents and stunning visuals, but also for their captivating personal lives. This year, the love lives of Rosé, Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo have been the subject of much speculation and intrigue. Here's a rundown of their confirmed and rumored relationships in 2023. The members of BLACKPINK, one of the most prominent K-pop groups globally, are not just known for their exceptional talents and stunning visuals, but also for their captivating personal lives. This year, the love lives of Rosé, Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo have been the subject of much speculation and intrigue. Here's a rundown of their confirmed and rumored relationships in 2023. -
Meghan Markle's Return to 'Suits': A Dream or a Potential Reality?
The legal drama series "Suits" has seen a resurgence in popularity four years after its conclusion, sparking speculation about a potential revival or spinoff. The show recently set a Nielsen streaming record for the most-watched series in a week, after it was made available on Netflix and Peacock. The series was viewed for a combined 3.1 billion minutes in the week of June 29, securing the top spot on the Top Ten list. The legal drama series "Suits" has seen a resurgence in popularity four years after its conclusion, sparking speculation about a potential revival or spinoff. The show recently set a Nielsen streaming record for the most-watched series in a week, after it was made available on Netflix and Peacock. The series was viewed for a combined 3.1 billion minutes in the week of June 29, securing the top spot on the Top Ten list. -
Blackpink's Jisoo and Actor Ahn Bo-hyun Confirm Relationship, Marking a First for YG Entertainment
In a first for YG Entertainment, the agency has confirmed that Blackpink's Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo-hyun are in a relationship. The announcement came after South Korean media outlet Dispatch published photos of the couple near Jisoo's home, prompting YG Entertainment to confirm the news. In a first for YG Entertainment, the agency has confirmed that Blackpink's Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo-hyun are in a relationship. The announcement came after South Korean media outlet Dispatch published photos of the couple near Jisoo's home, prompting YG Entertainment to confirm the news. -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: A United Front Amidst Split Rumors
Despite swirling rumors of a potential split, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have recently presented a united front. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared together in a video shared on the Archewell Foundation's website on Wednesday, August 2, to announce the winners of $2 million in grants for responsible technology. Despite swirling rumors of a potential split, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have recently presented a united front. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared together in a video shared on the Archewell Foundation's website on Wednesday, August 2, to announce the winners of $2 million in grants for responsible technology. -
Meghan Markle Asserts Lack of Accountability for Royals' Alleged Misconduct
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, continues to express her discontent over the alleged mistreatment she experienced as a member of the British royal family. She reportedly believes that her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, and brother-in-law, Prince William, have not been held accountable for their actions. Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, continues to express her discontent over the alleged mistreatment she experienced as a member of the British royal family. She reportedly believes that her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, and brother-in-law, Prince William, have not been held accountable for their actions. -
BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Manchester City's Erling Haaland: A Dance Challenge in Seoul
In a unique cross-cultural exchange, BLACKPINK's Jisoo recently taught Manchester City football star Erling Haaland her "FLOWER" dance challenge during an interview for Coupang Play. The Manchester City team was in South Korea for a special event featuring a match against Atletico de Madrid at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. In a unique cross-cultural exchange, BLACKPINK's Jisoo recently taught Manchester City football star Erling Haaland her "FLOWER" dance challenge during an interview for Coupang Play. The Manchester City team was in South Korea for a special event featuring a match against Atletico de Madrid at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. -
Prince Harry's Role in Travalyst Remains Unchanged, CEO Confirms
Despite recent rumors suggesting otherwise, Prince Harry continues to play a pivotal role in Travalyst, the sustainable tourism initiative he founded in 2019. Sally Davey, the Chief Executive Officer for Travalyst, has categorically denied claims that the Duke of Sussex is no longer associated with the organization. In a statement issued to People, Davey affirmed that Prince Harry "is the founder of Travalyst and remains an invaluable part of this organization." Despite recent rumors suggesting otherwise, Prince Harry continues to play a pivotal role in Travalyst, the sustainable tourism initiative he founded in 2019. Sally Davey, the Chief Executive Officer for Travalyst, has categorically denied claims that the Duke of Sussex is no longer associated with the organization. In a statement issued to People, Davey affirmed that Prince Harry "is the founder of Travalyst and remains an invaluable part of this organization."