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April 23rd, 2026
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Hollywood Reporter
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd Top Spotify’s All-Time Chart Lists
Taylor Swift has claimed the title of Spotify's most-streamed artist of all time, as the platform marks its 20th anniversary with a sweeping release of all-time chart data. Bad Bunny and The Weeknd round out the upper echelon of streaming dominance, underscoring the global reach of Latin and R&B music. The milestone charts offer the clearest picture yet of which artists have defined the streaming era.
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Variety
Spotify Reveals All-Time Most-Streamed Artists, Albums, Songs and More: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and the Weeknd Top Lists
Spotify marked its 20th anniversary by releasing its all-time streaming charts for the first time, spanning artists, songs, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks. Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd emerged as the platform's most-streamed artists across its entire history. The data offers a rare, unfiltered window into the preferences of hundreds of millions of listeners over two decades of music consumption.
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Variety
Julianne Moore to Receive Kering’s Women in Motion Award at Cannes Film Festival
Julianne Moore will be honored with Kering's Women in Motion Award at the Cannes Film Festival, recognizing her decades-long career and advocacy for women in the industry. The award, launched by luxury group Kering in 2015, spotlights female artists who have meaningfully shaped cinema's landscape. Moore joins a prestigious lineage of honorees celebrated for both their craft and their commitment to gender equity on screen and beyond.
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Variety
Maggie Gyllenhaal to Preside Over Venice Film Festival Jury
Maggie Gyllenhaal will chair the main jury at the Venice Film Festival, marking a significant return to the Lido for the multihyphenate talent. She last attended in 2021 as a first-time director, bringing "The Lost Daughter" — her acclaimed adaptation of Elena Ferrante's novel — to the prestigious showcase. The appointment underscores her growing stature behind the camera following the film's warm critical reception.
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Oscar Winner Julianne Moore to Receive Kering’s Women in Motion Award in Cannes
Julianne Moore will be honored with Kering's prestigious Women in Motion Award at Cannes on May 17, joining a distinguished lineage of recipients that includes Nicole Kidman, Jane Fonda, and Salma Hayek Pinault. Italian filmmaker Margherita Spampinato will also be recognized with an emerging talent award at the same ceremony. The dual honors underscore the program's continued commitment to spotlighting both established icons and the next generation of female filmmakers.
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