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Bad Bunny released a trailer for his upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show performance that emphasizes unity, declaring, “The world will dance.” Filmed in his native Puerto Rico, the video shows him playing a song from his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks, earned multiple Grammy nominations, and won the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year. The performance caps a huge year for the artist, whose ongoing world tour has already shattered records, grossing $107 million in its first 12 shows.

U.S. mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in over three years, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.06%, down from 7.04% a year ago. The 15-year fixed rate also declined to 5.38%. The lower rates have fueled a surge in activity, with refinancing applications jumping 40% and home purchase applications rising 16%. Economists expect rates to ease further this year but remain above 6%.

Bruno Mars’ upcoming The Romantic Tour set records with 2.1 million tickets sold in a single day, the largest one-day sales total in Live Nation and Ticketmaster history. Due to overwhelming demand, 32 additional shows were added, bringing the tour to 70 stadium dates across North America, Europe, and the U.K. Launching in April, the tour supports Mars’ first solo album in a decade, The Romantic, arriving Feb. 27

The BBC and YouTube are in talks on a landmark partnership that would see the broadcaster produce original content specifically for the streamer, while also making it available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds. Financial Times says the deal, expected to be announced soon, would allow the BBC to earn advertising revenue from shows viewed outside the U.K., marking a shift for the public broadcaster, which is funded domestically through license fees rather than ads.

Kith announced that Lisa of Blackpink, who made her acting debut in The White Lotus Season 3, is the guest designer for its Women’s Spring 2026 collection, launching in February. This marks Lisa’s first venture into fashion design, expanding her multifaceted career in music, acting, and luxury brand partnerships. CEO Ronnie Fieg emphasized her hands-on involvement throughout the design process, from fittings to ideation, making the collaboration fully collaborative rather than just a branded endorsement.

The Pitt returned to HBO Max with a strong Season 2 debut, drawing 5.4 million U.S. viewers in its first three days – nearly 200% higher than its Season 1 premiere – and reaching 7.2 million viewers so far. While Season 1 eventually grew to 18 million viewers per episode after its Emmy success, the series is now pacing as one of HBO Max’s top five returning shows. Streaming data also shows Season 1 ranking as the fourth most-watched show in early January, underscoring continued audience momentum.

Queen Latifah teamed up with Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Miley Cyrus, and Lainey Wilson for a charity remake of Parton’s 1977 song, “Light of a Clear Blue Morning.” All proceeds made from the song are going to pediatric cancer research at Nashville’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. Latifah and Parton have a long-standing friendship dating back to their 2012 film Joyful Noise, in which they also performed a duet together.

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years leading Lucasfilm, during which the studio earned over $5.6 billion at the box office and helped power Disney+. Disney has named Dave Filoni as president and chief creative officer to lead Star Wars going forward, with Lynwen Brennan serving as co-president overseeing business operations. Filoni, known mainly for his work on Star Wars television series like The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, will report alongside Brennan to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.

Mattel Publishing is partnering with bestselling author Alex Aster on a young adult novel. Barbie: Dreamscape, set for release on July 28, features Barbie on a magical coming-of-age journey across dangerous fantasy lands. The book is Mattel Publishing’s first YA novel since the imprint launched three years ago and is not connected to the 2023 Barbie film. The announcement follows Mattel’s broader push on representation, including the recent release of an autistic Barbie doll.

Sony’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple opened the MLK weekend with $2.1 million in Thursday previews, trailing last summer’s 28 Years Later due to the lack of a holiday boost. The film is the only major new wide release this weekend and is projected to earn $20-$22 million over four days, competing closely with Avatar: Fire and Ash. Directed by Nia DaCosta, the sequel boasts a 94% critics’ score and a 4.5-star PostTrak rating.

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Vinciane Ngomsi

Vinciane Ngomsi is a Staff Writer at Boardroom. She began her career in sports journalism with bylines at SB Nation, USA Today, and most recently Yahoo. She received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Truman State University, and when she's not watching old clips of Serena Williams' best matches, she is likely perfecting her signature chocolate chip cookie recipe or preparing a traditional Cameroonian meal.