With her new video "Petal," Ariana Grande transforms the constant scrutiny of her body into a global cultural issue. Amid concerns, body shaming, and the right to privacy, the controversy reveals the excesses of a digital economy where every image becomes an improvised diagnosis.
In the United States, major late-night shows are reducing their musical performances. For emerging artists, this once crucial stage is giving way to TikTok, YouTube, and independent creators. France resists thanks to radio, but the global battle for music discovery has already changed terrain.
Deezer reports a net profit in the first half of 2026 while facing nearly 90,000 AI-generated tracks each day. The French platform is turning the detection of synthetic content into a global strategic advantage.
BTS's return propels HYBE beyond 1 trillion won in quarterly revenue. Behind this record, the ARIRANG tour reveals the new economic power of K-pop, from Seoul to Paris.
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