Entertainment Highlights: Expanding Music Deals, Prison Documentary, and Eurovision Drama

Universal Music Group expands its licensing agreement with Meta, enhancing opportunities for artists. The documentary 'Daughters' explores father-daughter dances in prisons. Sweden halts the criminal investigation of Dutch singer Joost Klein, who was removed from Eurovision 2023 amid complaints from a production crew member.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's biggest music label, has announced an expanded licensing agreement with Meta Platforms, aimed at creating more opportunities for its artists and songwriters across Meta's social platforms. UMG first licensed Facebook in 2017, and this new deal aims to enhance the possibilities for music within Meta's ecosystem. UMG represents artists like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.

The documentary 'Daughters' brings to light the emotional bonds between young girls and their incarcerated fathers, focusing on a father-daughter dance event held in prison. The film follows four young Black girls—Aubrey, Santana, Razia, and Ja'Ana—as they prepare for and participate in this poignant event. Directors see it as both a healing tool and a catalyst for community change.

Swedish prosecutors have ended their investigation into Dutch singer Joost Klein, who was removed from the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmo this year. The investigation followed a complaint by a female production crew member. Klein, who performed the quirky song 'Europapa', was initially a favorite to win the contest.

(With inputs from agencies.)