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World Entertainment This Week: Grammys lineup, charts shuffle, box office sparks, and streaming shifts

Kendrick leads Grammys; Bad Bunny makes history; Swift tops Hot 100; box office lifts; Netflix crowns a new No. 1; BTS teases 2026 tour.

S Arefin November 14, 2025 2 minutes read

Awards — Grammys 2026 nominations led by Kendrick; Bad Bunny makes history

The Recording Academy released its 2026 Grammy nominations, with Kendrick Lamar topping the field on nine nods, including Album, Record, and Song of the Year. Lady Gaga followed among the leaders, while the major categories featured Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, and others. In a milestone, Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-language artist nominated in all three marquee categories in the same year. The ceremony is scheduled for 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles.

Music — Billboard Hot 100 crowns Swift again

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” remains No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated 15 November 2025. The top five also includes “Golden” by HUNTR/X and “Ordinary” by Alex Warren, showing eclectic momentum across pop and alt-pop. Meanwhile, Swift places a second song, “Opalite,” in the top tier, underscoring her sustained streaming and radio strength. As a result, year-end races are tightening across multiple genres.

Film — domestic box office lifts on new release

The North American box office found a spark as Predator: Badlands opened at No. 1 for the weekend of 7 November. Holdovers Regretting You and The Black Phone 2 rounded out the top three, while Sarah’s Oil debuted in fourth. The results modestly improved a soft autumn corridor, though totals still depend on late-November tentpoles and holiday legs. However, industry trackers note that a deeper recovery requires stronger mid-budget performers, not only franchises.

Streaming — Netflix’s global chart reshuffles

Netflix’s own Top 10 recap shows Frankenstein Comes to Life leading worldwide viewing for the week of 3 November. The platform also highlighted The Witcher Season 4’s momentum and rom-com Mango finding an audience. External dashboards echoed churn across countries, with local holiday titles spiking in several markets. As a result, streamers continue to lean on weekly drops and regional hits to maintain engagement.

Global pop — BTS teases 2026 album and world tour

BTS leader RM told media the group plans a new album in spring 2026 followed by a world tour, offering the clearest signal yet of the group’s post-service roadmap. Fans dissected the timeline for comeback promotions and potential venue blocks across major markets. Meanwhile, K-pop’s broader calendar remains busy with year-end award shows and festival announcements. As a result, promoters anticipate intense demand planning for 2026 dates.

Outlook — momentum builds toward awards season

With Grammy nominations locked, campaigning begins across TV performances, screenings, and listening events. Box office hopes shift to late-November tentpoles, while platforms court viewers with year-end series launches. However, competition for attention remains fierce as music charts, cinema slates, and streaming calendars crowd the same window. The winners will pair strong IP with consistent week-to-week engagement—and clear stories fans can rally around.