Merge 104.8 | 28 January 2026
Ed Sheeran has made history as the first artist to have four songs surpass 3 billion streams each on Spotify. His latest track to reach the milestone, “Thinking Out Loud,” puts him ahead of The Weeknd, Coldplay, and Post Malone, breaking their previous tie. “Shape of You” remains his most-streamed song to date, with more than 4.7 billion streams.
Meta is planning to test new paid subscription options that would give users access to exclusive features across its apps. The company says these subscriptions will unlock enhanced productivity and creativity tools, along with expanded AI capabilities. Meta added that it will offer a premium experience on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, while keeping the core versions of the apps free.
‘Deadpool 4’ is reportedly in development at Marvel. According to reports, Ryan Reynolds is working on a concept that would feature three or four major X-Men characters, with Deadpool taking on more of a supporting role. This approach would allow Marvel to explore those characters in “unexpected ways.” Reynolds is also expected to appear in Avengers: Doomsday later this year.