entertainment

Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea or a task, but is more likely to be one of the activities or events that have developed over thousands of years specifically for the purpose of keeping an audience's attention.

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StubHub Accused of ‘Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme’ in DC Lawsuit
StubHub Accused of ‘Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme’ in DC Lawsuit
July 31, 2024  |  Legal

A lawsuit accuses StubHub of tricking its customers into paying inflated prices. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday (July 31) by Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb,...

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Spotify Shifts From One-Size-Fits-All to Customized Subscription Plans
Spotify Shifts From One-Size-Fits-All to Customized Subscription Plans
July 26, 2024  |  Earnings

Spotify Founder and CEO Daniel Ek believes the company’s approach to flexibility for its customers is a key success factor. Second-quarter earnings, reported on Tuesday...

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Gen Z Drives Travel Spending Surge for Live Events
Gen Z Drives Travel Spending Surge for Live Events
July 22, 2024  |  Travel Payments

As young consumers look for meaningful, in-person experiences, more are traveling for ticketed events, driving vacation spending. A recent report from Allianz Partners found that...

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Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events
Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events
July 22, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Stadiums and venues across the globe are filling up this summer. From the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to Taylor Swift’s ongoing and record-breaking...

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Netflix Co-CEO Touts Programming Flexibility and Eyes Ads Tier Business
Netflix Co-CEO Touts Programming Flexibility and Eyes Ads Tier Business
July 19, 2024  |  Earnings

During Thursday’s Q2 earnings call, Netflix officials discussed a redesigned homepage aimed at improving content discovery for users, along with excitement connected to its advertising...

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Cash App Integrates With Google Play to Attract Gamers
Cash App Integrates With Google Play to Attract Gamers
July 18, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Cash App has integrated with Google Play to offer more checkout options on Android devices. The partnership, announced Thursday (July 18), is designed to help...

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Report: StubHub Delays IPO Amid Unpredictable Market
Report: StubHub Delays IPO Amid Unpredictable Market
July 12, 2024  |  IPO

StubHub has reportedly delayed its initial public offering (IPO) until at least September, joining several other companies that have done so because of an unpredictable...

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Audible Says New Royalty Model Monetizes More Content
Audible Says New Royalty Model Monetizes More Content
July 11, 2024  |  Streaming

Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service Audible is rolling out a new royalty model that will enable creators to monetize more types of content. The model will...

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How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy
How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy
July 10, 2024  |  Connected Economy

While Singapore captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, food and stunning architecture, this Southeast Asian city-state wears another crown: A world leader in digital engagement....

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