Shakira’s Record-Breaking Show, a Hollywood Mega-Merger and 4 More Stories to Know

Shakira’s Madrid concert set an Amazon Music livestream record

Shakira livestream record headlines a strong music moment: her October 3 Madrid concert became Amazon Music’s most-viewed livestream performance by a female artist. Dua Lipa also joined Shakira onstage, giving the broadcast an extra surprise for fans.^[1]

Paramount and Warner Bros. are now under the Skydance name

One of Hollywood’s biggest mergers is complete: Paramount closed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on October 6, bringing two major studios together under the Skydance name. The new company says its streaming services will eventually unify into one service, though no timing was announced.^[2]

New Year’s Rockin’ Eve heads to Disney+ for the first time

The annual countdown is adding a streaming option: Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027 will air live on ABC and Disney+ for the first time. The announcement gives viewers a new way to watch the long-running New Year’s Eve show.^[3]

Netflix renews The Hunting Wives before season 2 arrives

Netflix has renewed The Hunting Wives for a third season ahead of season 2’s November 26 premiere. The series follows Sophie, an East Coast transplant drawn into the orbit of charismatic socialite Margo and her circle in Maple Brook.^[4]

Ted Lasso’s season 4 finale gets a Coach Beard postgame

Brendan Hunt, who co-created Ted Lasso and plays Coach Beard, reflected on the season 4 finale in a new interview. He discussed its goodbyes and reunions, along with the show’s playful nod to Bluey.^[5]

Eva Marie Saint, the classic Hollywood star, dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, whose screen credits included On the Waterfront and North by Northwest, has died at 102. Her career stretched across generations, making her one of the last major links to Hollywood’s mid-century era.^[6]