K pop record label sees valuation drop by $420 million on NewJeans exit

K-pop record label sees valuation drop by $420 million on NewJeans exit

Hybe saw its share price drop by 7% after NewJeans announced plans to cut ties with the label over alleged mistreatment

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

South Korea's largest K-pop agency loses $423 million in value as girl group NewJeans set to part ways

The group claimed that there was a breach of contract by their label ADOR, which is a sublabel of K-pop powerhouse Hybe.

Business - CNBC - 11 hours ago

K-Pop group NewJeans split from agency in mistreatment row

The split is the latest in a year-long controversy that has involved a workplace harassment hearing.

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

Russia is dropping millions on pay for up to 100,000 North Korean soldiers. They're unlikely to see much of it.

World - Yahoo News - November 18

Dreams of Being a K-Pop Star? A Seoul Studio Wants to Help.

One of King Studio’s recording packages even includes a music video.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

K-pop star Joshua rose to fame in Seoul but forever reps L.A.: 'It's where my roots are'

The K-pop singer talks about his past life in L.A., making current memories with music and food in his hometown before the group makes a two-night stop in at BMO Stadium this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

MTV Europe awards: Rita Ora returns as Le Sserafim make UK debut

All you need to know about the performers and nominees as MTV's Europe Music Awards return to the UK.

K-pop agencies mostly struggled in third quarter — but 2025 may bring financial recovery

All of the "Big Four" companies, except JYP Entertainment, posted falls in profits for the third quarter of 2024.

Business - CNBC - November 18

The MAMA Awards has potential to be the big American awards show K-pop deserves

Korea's biggest music awards show comes stateside for the first time in its 25-year history.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

‘The Interview’: K-Pop Trained Rosé to Be ‘a Perfect Girl.’ Now She’s Trying to Be Herself.

The Blackpink star strikes out on her own, away from the system that turned her into a global phenomenon.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Veteran homelessness drops to record low

Veterans homelessness rates have dropped to a record low since detailed counting began in 2009, the Biden administration announced Monday for Veterans Day. In January of this year, officials ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Zara Aleena killer sees further charge dropped

A charge against Jordan McSweeney is dropped as a prison worker admits "inappropriate relationship".

DevRev raises $100.8 million in Series A funding and becomes an AI unicorn at a $1.15 billion valuation

Following its successful Series A funding, DevRev drives forward its mission to revolutionize customer support and product development.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 1

Perplexity AI in final stages of raising $500 million round at $9 billion valuation

Perplexity AI is in the final stages of raising $500 million in funding at a $9 billion valuation, a source familiar with the situation told CNBC.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Millions in Northeast and Midwest see first snowfall of the season

An abrupt change in weather is bringing the first significant snow of the season across the country, with a powerful snow storm blanketing areas of the Northeast and Midwest. NBC’s Sam Brock ...

Millions to see mortgage costs rise, says Bank

About 4.4 million UK households could see their repayments increase by 2027.

Volunteering rate sees record growth: Survey

The volunteering rate among Americans rose 22 percent from 2021 to 2023, representing a record expansion of formal volunteering over a two-year period, according to a new study. The study from ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Thanksgiving Travel Forecasts Hit Record 80 Million

Roads and airports could be jammed this holiday, according to estimates from AAA, which says this year’s total could be the highest ever.

Business - Inc. - November 18

LPGA Tour Sets $127.5 Million Prize Record

The LPGA Tour prize money has increased nearly 90 percent in four years.

Business - Inc. - November 20

Derrick Henry dons denim combination to headline NFL Week 12 arrivals

Stars strode down the pregame tunnels with style in Week 12.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Why Constellation Energy’s stock is seeing a record selloff despite profit beat

Shares of Constellation Energy Corp. were in danger of a record selloff on Monday and were headed for their lowest prices since before the nuclear-power company signed a 20-year power-purchasing ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

ETFs see ‘monumental’ flows after U.S. election, shattering previous record

Investors rushed into exchange-funds after Donald Trump won the race to become the 47th president of the U.S., particularly seeking exposure to the country’s stock market.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Steph wants to set unbreakable 3-pointer record but sees one threat

Steph Curry has a chance to surpass 4,000 career 3-pointers this season, and over the next few years, he could push the all-time record close to 5,000. In his mind, there might be only one active ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 20

Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 million at auction

The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.

Almost 80 million expected to travel over Thanksgiving in record-breaking getaway

Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the AAA predicts.

San Francisco sees 54% drop in overdose deaths in lowest count since 2020

Last month, 32 people died of accidental overdoses in the city, compared with 70 in October 2023, according to report. San Francisco saw a 54% drop in overdose deaths in October 2024, compared ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Georgia sees record early turnout amid tight race for 16 electoral votes

In Georgia, where 16 electoral votes are up for grabs, early voting has hit record levels. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.

Anger at 'disrespectful' warning labels on graves

The city council said it was a way to reach families where it was uncertain who had responsibility for the memorial.

Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox drops franchise-record 60 points in Kings' OT loss to Timberwolves

When De’Aaron Fox saw he had scored 48 points by the fourth quarter in a 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, teammate Malik Monk told him, “You might as well go get 60.”

Sports - ABC News - November 16

Lakers' Dalton Knecht drops 37 points, ties NBA rookie record with nine 3-pointers

Dalton Knecht is already looking like a steal for the Lakers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 20

Black Ops 6 Had A Record-Setting Debut, As Franchise Passes 500 Million Units Sold

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launched on October 25 and it had an enormous, record-setting debut. The game had the "biggest" three-day opening weekend in franchise history when looking at total number ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

With Ohtani and Yamamoto playing, the World Series averaged a record 12.9 million viewers in Japan

With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto making their first appearance, the World Series averaged 12.9 million viewers in Japan, making it the most-watched Fall Classic in the nation’s history

Entertainment - ABC News - November 2

With Ohtani and Yamamoto playing, the World Series averaged a record 12.9 million viewers in Japan

With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto making their first appearance, the World Series averaged 12.9 million viewers in Japan, making it the most-watched Fall Classic in the nation’s history

Sports - ABC News - November 2

Record-breaking turnout as 78 million Americans cast votes before Election Day

With Election Day on the horizon, more than 78 million Americans have already made their voices heard. CBS News' chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett dives into the numbers and trends ...

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