The Buzz : Everything You Need To Know Today Oct 21st

Merge 104.8  |  21 October 2021

Reports online suggest that Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name. A source with direct knowledge of story said that Mark Zuckerberg will make the announcement next week. However, experts say that Facebook will probably only change the name of its holding company but not the social media platform. In a statement, Facebook said it “doesn’t comment on rumour or speculation”.

 

Netflix has said the success of Squid Game is “mind-boggling” as they post better than expected subscriber growth.142 million households have watched the series in the first four weeks since its release on 17th September. Netflix say subscriber numbers grew by 4.4 million in the latest quarter and forecast 8.5 million additions for the final three months of the year.

 

Madonna says she is ‘almost finished’ with the script for her upcoming biopic. Casting for the movie hasn’t been announced yet, but Madonna is credited as co-screenwriter, producer and director. In a career spanning more than four decades the queen of pop is almost ready to share the story of her life with the world.

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