Entertainment — Trendz
4 Trendz reads on Entertainment — what the numbers actually say, the story behind them, and the uncomfortable question underneath.
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Did You Ever Own a PlayStation Game?
Sony is killing PlayStation discs in 2028. In 2013 they sold you ownership. The raw question isn't nostalgia — it's whether you ever owned what you paid for.
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AI Music Hits the Billboard Charts
July 2026 — AI-generated songs are charting on Billboard. The music industry's legal and creative frameworks were built for humans, not this.
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AI Extras and Synthetic Performers: The Union Lines
July 2026 — Not 'AI art bad.' Which contract clauses (likeness, residuals, training consent) actually move money in Hollywood's negotiations.
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The Streaming Wars Are Over. Nobody Won.
Netflix, Disney+, Max, Peacock — all pivoting in 2026. Subscriber burnout, ad tiers, password crackdowns. The golden age of streaming gave way to Cable 2.0.