Madonna Shines in Paris despite Tensions

Madonna performs during a show. AFP file photo
Madonna performs during a show. AFP file photo
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Madonna Shines in Paris despite Tensions

Madonna performs during a show. AFP file photo
Madonna performs during a show. AFP file photo

Madonna’s shows in Paris have made a remarkable success despite the global headlines, political tensions and protests against antisemitism in several French cities. The US legendary singer has four scheduled concerts in the French capital that started on Sunday, at the Accor Arena.

Madonna’s fans were impatiently anticipating her after the health complications that sent her to the intensive care unit three months ago. The malaise urged her to cancel several concerts in North America during the summer, while keeping her European “Celebration Tour”, which kicked off in London last month.

But despite the high demand on tickets and the wide publicity, a Le Monde critic slammed Madonna in an article titled “Madonna's Paris Show: From Celebration to Boredom” on Sunday. The boredom was probably caused by the one hour and forty minutes delay of the concert, reportedly due to technical problems. Ticket prices ranged between 194 and 386 euros.

During the concert, Madonna sang a selection of her most popular songs, but didn’t perform any from her new album.



Netflix Enhances Languages Options on TV to Attract Global Viewers

FILE PHOTO: The Netflix logo is shown on one of their Hollywood buildings in Los Angeles, California, US, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Netflix logo is shown on one of their Hollywood buildings in Los Angeles, California, US, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Netflix Enhances Languages Options on TV to Attract Global Viewers

FILE PHOTO: The Netflix logo is shown on one of their Hollywood buildings in Los Angeles, California, US, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Netflix logo is shown on one of their Hollywood buildings in Los Angeles, California, US, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Netflix on Wednesday rolled out enhanced language options for television viewers, allowing users to select from the full list of available subtitles and dubbing languages for any title.

The update aims to make Netflix's global catalog more accessible at a time when nearly a third of all its viewership comes from non-English language shows, the company said.

According to Reuters, language availability for popular titles such as South Korean drama "Squid Game," Spanish series "Berlin" and the Oscar-winning German film "All Quiet on the Western Front" has helped them attract fans beyond their country of origin.

Netflix said it offers subtitles in 33 languages and audio dubbing in 36 languages across its catalog, but the exact number of available languages could vary by title.

Previously, users could only choose from a handful of languages on television.

Netflix said it decided to change the limited language availability option on TV after it received thousands of language availability requests every month.

The feature is already available on mobile devices and web browsers, the company said.