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Former Riverdale star Charles Melton just welcomed his first child, a dream he feared might never happen. The actor, now starring in Netflix's Beef, says fatherhood is "the best thing" after meeting the right partner.
Movie fans visiting Madrid's famous filming locations have generated $1.5 billion for the Spanish capital over four years. The city now offers walking tours through iconic sets from Netflix hits and Hollywood blockbusters.
A new Netflix documentary about Olympic ice dancers offers surprising career wisdom that applies far beyond the rink. From the power of partnerships to handling unexpected setbacks, elite athletes show us what success really looks like.
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Netflix just made screen time safer for millions of young kids with a new gaming app that has zero ads, no hidden costs, and works offline. Parents can finally relax knowing their children are playing with Peppa Pig and Sesame Street characters in a completely safe digital space.
A twice-yearly shot prevents HIV with 100% effectiveness, but its $28,000 price tag keeps it out of reach. A proven "subscription pricing" model could make it accessible to everyone who needs it.
After being assaulted abroad in 2013, Gabrielle Vega turned her pain into action, conducting her own investigation that united 50 survivors and led to her attacker's conviction. Netflix's "The Predator of Seville" shows how one woman's courage sparked a movement of healing and justice.
Actor Taz Skylar spent half a year mastering Taekwondo and wire work to bring his kick-fighting chef character Sanji to life in Netflix's One Piece Season 2. His obsessive dedication helped the show break anime's live-action curse twice.
K-pop superstars BTS reunited after nearly three years apart, and 18.4 million fans around the world tuned in to watch their Netflix comeback concert. The free livestream reached viewers in over 190 countries, marking one of the platform's biggest live music events.
After losing their $5 million company overnight, three entrepreneurs returned to rural India and discovered millions speaking dialects with zero entertainment content. Now STAGE employs 2,000 local artists creating shows in Haryanvi, Rajasthani, and soon Bhojpuri.
Hundreds of One Piece fans gathered in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills on March 5, many dressed as their favorite characters, to celebrate the Netflix show's second season premiere. The live-action adaptation of Japan's bestselling manga brought a global phenomenon to life for devoted fans.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Canadian director Matt Finlin created a documentary following the race to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a devastating skin disease affecting children worldwide. The Netflix film captures breakthrough research that could unlock treatments for thousands of rare diseases.
Singer Noah Kahan announced his deeply personal Netflix documentary exploring his mental health journey, body dysmorphia, and family life will stream April 13, 2026. The film marks the first time the "Stick Season" artist has opened up about his struggles outside of his music.
A Netflix animated film about K-pop bands just became the first movie with South Korean directors to win Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. The breakthrough moment marks Hollywood finally recognizing Korean pop culture's global dominance.
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The singers behind Netflix's most-watched animated film ever are performing at the Oscars for the first time. EJAE, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna will bring Korean culture and demon-hunting charm to Hollywood's biggest stage.
From theatre pioneers to Netflix directors, women have shaped Nigeria's film industry into the world's second-largest by volume. Premium Times celebrates the actresses, producers, and visionaries who built Nollywood from the ground up.
Christina Sullivan went from never watching Formula 1 to landing her dream job at Williams Racing in just four years. Her journey started with a Netflix documentary and led to breaking barriers in motorsport's most prestigious series.
Christina Sullivan went from never watching Formula 1 to becoming a wind tunnel engineer at Williams Racing in just five years. Her journey started with a Netflix show and represents a massive shift bringing women into motorsport.
After 20 years in Japanese entertainment, Zainichi Korean actress Hyunri just landed her first Korean drama role on Netflix's "Is this love translatable?" Her journey from street casting offers to law school and back to acting shows how patience and persistence pay off.
Reed Hastings just gave $5 million to protect Ukrainian medics saving lives on the front lines. The funds will provide anti-drone technology as Russia's war enters its fourth year.
After 62 years of unfulfilled dreams, an Indian grandmother turned traditional laddoo sweets into modern snack bars and built a food startup now supplying over 150 companies. Her persistence through 80 failed attempts transformed a family recipe into a thriving business preserving culinary heritage.
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