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Netflix Sensation’s Sequel Eyes Release Date in Distant Future

A sequel to the hugely popular animated film KPop Demon Hunters is slated to release on Netflix in 2029, four years after its debut installment. The substantial gap between releases can be put down to long production times for animated films, which often take multiple years to make. KPop Demon Hunters is credited as being the most-watched original Netflix movie of all time, having amassed over 325 million total views within three months of its release on the platform. The animated musical follow...

Onya Nurve takes home the crown in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' finale

Vic Verbalaitis is an editorial intern at Newsweek based in New York. His focus is reporting on entertainment and culture. He has covered celebrities, TV and movies extensively. Vic joined Newsweek in 2025 after getting his M.A. in Magazine Journalism at New York University and had previously worked at People Magazine. You can get in touch with Vic by emailing v.verbalaitis@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Spanish. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or repor...

Eliminated Queen Reflects on 'Drag Race' Journey, Missing Out on Top Four

Vic Verbalaitis is an editorial intern at Newsweek based in New York. His focus is reporting on entertainment and culture. He has covered celebrities, TV and movies extensively. Vic joined Newsweek in 2025 after getting his M.A. in Magazine Journalism at New York University and had previously worked at People Magazine. You can get in touch with Vic by emailing v.verbalaitis@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Spanish. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or repor...

Rapper Young MC is making a comeback with the help of AI

Marvin Young, better known as the rapper Young MC, burst into the mainstream from his college dorm room with the 1989 megahit "Bust A Move." While his classmates studied at the library, he was onstage at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards, taking home the first televised Grammy for Best Rap Performance at the age of 22. Today, the 57-year-old rapper is reentering the fold with a modern sound—and he's brought a new friend with him.
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