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Is ‘XO, Kitty' returning for season 3? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 3, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated June 3, 2025, 11:15 IST Get ready, To All the Boys fans! XO, Kitty , the beloved Netflix spinoff, has captured hearts with its charming mix of romance, drama, and K-pop vibes as Kitty Song Covey navigates love and life at the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS). After Season 2's jaw-dropping cliffhanger, viewers are buzzing with questions: Is XO, Kitty Season 3 happening? Here's everything we know so far. XO, Kitty Season 3 Renewal Status Good news for fans of the To All the Boys spinoff! Netflix officially confirmed on February 14, 2025, that XO, Kitty Season 3 is happening. The announcement came just weeks after Season 2 premiered on January 16, 2025, and took the top spot on Netflix's most-watched shows list during its debut weekend. XO, Kitty Season 3 Release Date Speculation No official release date has been set for XO, Kitty Season 3, but production is reportedly eyeing an April 2025 start, with filming in Seoul, South Korea, potentially wrapping by June 2025. If this timeline holds, the season could premiere in early 2026, possibly sooner than the two-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2, which was delayed by the 2023 Hollywood strikes. With the writers' room active since October 2024, fans can hope for a shorter wait this time. Where to Watch and Catch You can stream Seasons 1 and 2 of XO, Kitty on Netflix now to relive Kitty's rollercoaster at KISS. Stay tuned for updates on Season 3, and expect more romance and surprises in Seoul. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Semi-private Airline Just Launched Flights Between Florida and Nantucket—With Business-class Seats, Michelin-starred Dining, and No TSA Lines
Semi-private air operator Slate Aviation has launched new summer service between West Palm Beach and Nantucket. Flights include roomy business-class seats, catering from Michelin-starred restaurants, and no stressful TSA lines. Flights run through September 30 and are as low as $695 per private from Palm Beach has always been available to those of certain means—I get to watch Air Force One and Elon Musk's jet fly over my head on a weekly basis—but now, thanks to a new partnership between XO and West Palm Beach–based Slate Aviation, it's becoming more accessible to the other 99.9 percent. From April 26 through Sept. 30, Slate Aviation will run shared private shuttle service to Nantucket (ACK) from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). The new Nantucket service builds upon existing shuttle operations between South Florida and New York, including Westchester County Airport and other member-only terminals. The best part? You can book these luxurious semi-private flights by the seat rather than chartering a full aircraft. So instead of a price in the mid five-figures, you can hop aboard for fares starting at $695 per seat—and you can book it all from an easy-to-use app. I was so stoked on the prospect that I grabbed a seat on a snazzy Bombardier CRJ-200 during the inaugural weekend of flights between South Florida and Nantucket. And after experiencing travel the Slate way, I can confirm the term 'shuttle' doesn't quite do justice to this service. The flights are the epitome of luxury, with just 18 oversized seats (all business class); free Wi-Fi; catering by my favorite local five-star restaurant, Buccan; and a basket of snacks that puts all commercial airlines' offerings to shame. There's no TSA lines or boarding aggravation. There's just a brief walk from the lounge of a private terminal onto the plane, a safety briefing by your captain, drink orders taken by two smiling flight attendants, and then you're airborne. Maybe even ahead of schedule: an unexpected perk of flying semi-private is that your flight can depart early if all the passengers are present, giving you more time to soak up a Nantucket afternoon—even if that afternoon is a dreary introduction to the island's nickname, The Gray Lady. (Luckily, my flight coincided with the island's annual Daffodil Festival, so the sea of locals in cheery hues, 'Happy Daffy!' greetings, and millions of yellow daffodils in full bloom brightened our days despite the cold, wet spring weather.) I brought a girlfriend along and only had 24 hours to explore on this first-time visit to Nantucket, but since the island is only seven by 14 miles, that's enough time to hit the highlights. We stayed at The Brant, popped in to see the iconic 26-foot-tall Brant Point Lighthouse, grabbed ice cream scoops from The Juice Bar, and a bite from Straight Wharf Fish. Now, with only three (pampered) hours separating tropical Palm Beach from the Northeastern flower-filled daydream that is Nantucket, I have a feeling the two islands will be seeing a lot more of each other this summer. Slate Aviation flights between South Florida and Nantucket will take place two days per week through May 31, then five days per week June 1 through Sept. 30. To book, download the app, or to learn more, visit Travel Guide | How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Nantucket | Learn More Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
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Travel + Leisure
14-05-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
This Semi-private Airline Just Launched Flights Between Florida and Nantucket—With Business-class Seats, Michelin-starred Dining, and No TSA Lines
Flying private from Palm Beach has always been available to those of certain means—I get to watch Air Force One and Elon Musk's jet fly over my head on a weekly basis—but now, thanks to a new partnership between XO and West Palm Beach–based Slate Aviation, it's becoming more accessible to the other 99.9 percent. From April 26 through Sept. 30, Slate Aviation will run shared private shuttle service to Nantucket (ACK) from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). The new Nantucket service builds upon existing shuttle operations between South Florida and New York, including Westchester County Airport and other member-only terminals. The best part? You can book these luxurious semi-private flights by the seat rather than chartering a full aircraft. So instead of a price in the mid five-figures, you can hop aboard for fares starting at $695 per seat—and you can book it all from an easy-to-use app. I was so stoked on the prospect that I grabbed a seat on a snazzy Bombardier CRJ-200 during the inaugural weekend of flights between South Florida and Nantucket. And after experiencing travel the Slate way, I can confirm the term 'shuttle' doesn't quite do justice to this service. The flights are the epitome of luxury, with just 18 oversized seats (all business class); free Wi-Fi; catering by my favorite local five-star restaurant, Buccan; and a basket of snacks that puts all commercial airlines' offerings to shame. There's no TSA lines or boarding aggravation. There's just a brief walk from the lounge of a private terminal onto the plane, a safety briefing by your captain, drink orders taken by two smiling flight attendants, and then you're airborne. Maybe even ahead of schedule: an unexpected perk of flying semi-private is that your flight can depart early if all the passengers are present, giving you more time to soak up a Nantucket afternoon—even if that afternoon is a dreary introduction to the island's nickname, The Gray Lady. (Luckily, my flight coincided with the island's annual Daffodil Festival, so the sea of locals in cheery hues, 'Happy Daffy!' greetings, and millions of yellow daffodils in full bloom brightened our days despite the cold, wet spring weather.) I brought a girlfriend along and only had 24 hours to explore on this first-time visit to Nantucket, but since the island is only seven by 14 miles, that's enough time to hit the highlights. We stayed at The Brant, popped in to see the iconic 26-foot-tall Brant Point Lighthouse, grabbed ice cream scoops from The Juice Bar, and a bite from Straight Wharf Fish. Now, with only three (pampered) hours separating tropical Palm Beach from the Northeastern flower-filled daydream that is Nantucket, I have a feeling the two islands will be seeing a lot more of each other this summer. Slate Aviation flights between South Florida and Nantucket will take place two days per week through May 31, then five days per week June 1 through Sept. 30. To book, download the app, or to learn more, visit
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Ultimate Guide to Festivals Celebrating African Music in 2025 (Updating)
Multiple music festivals across the globe are celebrating African music throughout the whole year, and Billboard is rounding up the biggest ones for you to hit up. More from Billboard The Best Music Festival Essential Is This $78 Lululemon Crossbody Bag: Shop Here Natasha Bedingfield, BigXthaPlug & Ravyn Lenae Set for Northwestern University's Dillo Day Festival The 10 Best Concert Essentials for Kids & Families For some acts, these festivals present a heartwarming, homecoming opportunity. Chxrry22, the first female artist signed to The Weeknd's XO record label, performed in her Ethiopian motherland for the first time in January 2025 during the World Afrika Festival. And come August, Doja Cat will perform in her South African motherland for the first time when she headlines Hey Neighbour. A handful of heavy hitters are headlining multiple festivals this year. Davido is in the top slot for both Afro Nation Portugal in July and AfroFuture Detroit in August, the latter of which Kaytranada is also headlining after doing the honors at Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa at the top of this year. As African acts continue performing outside the borders of their native continent, they've also been gradually filling up American festival lineups. Tyla, Rema, Amaarae and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 performed at Coachella earlier this month. Tems has transformed into a U.S. festival mainstay by taking over Dreamville, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Roots Picnic this spring. Come July, she'll also make history as the first African female artist to headline Afro Nation when she takes over the Lit stage in Portugal. And Ayra Starr and Asake are two of the headliners for Hot 97's Summer Jam in June. Billboard has compiled a comprehensive guide to the most significant music festivals honoring African music and/or happening on the continent this year below, in chronological order. (Editor's note: Festivals that have already passed will remain on the list as a reflection of the full calendar year's offerings of events.) Date: January 1 Place: Cape Town, South Africa Jerk x Jollof partnered with Spotify and Frequency, the streaming service's global initiative centered on celebrating Black music and culture, for its first-ever destination festival at The Ostrich in Cape Town, South Africa. Uncle Waffles, DBN Gogo and TxC took over Fly Radio with their amapiano sets, while Spinall, Sarz, 2wo Bunnies and more performed on the main stage. Akio headlined the Strictly Soul R&B Hour, and Odeal delivered the finale. And, of course, its titular Afro-Carribbean speciality of jerk chicken and jollof rice was served. Date: January 4 Place: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia World Afrika hosted its first music festival at the Ghion Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the top of the year, with Nigerian DJ/producer Spinall and South African DJ/producer Uncle Waffles as headliners. Chxrry22 performed in the motherland for the first time, while fellow Ethiopian artists Nhatty Man and Alemeda also took the stage as well as DJs Eden, K-Meta and more. Date: January 5 and 11 Place: Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa Kaytranada headlined the first-ever Milk + Cookies Festival in South Africa, which took place Jan. 5 at the Cape Town Ostrich Ranch and Jan. 11 at Old Park Station. DJ Kent, Zakes Bantwini, Kitty Ca$h and more were on the Cape Town lineup, while Muzi, DJ Lag, Mörda and more took the stage before Kay in Joburg. This marked the international debut of the Atlanta-based festival, which was part of the inaugural Milk + Cookies Music Week South Africa that ran from Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 11, 2025. The first week involved yacht parties, cultural experiences, exclusive fashion pop-ups by top local designers and performances by local artists and DJs, while the second week featured workshops, panels and networking mixers focused on developing the country's rising stars. Date: April 17-21 Place: Lagos, Nigeria HOMECOMING Festival took over Easter weekend in Lagos, Nigeria. Davido, Odumodublvck, Teni, Cruel Santino, Odunsi (The Engine), Qing Madi and more performed. On top of live performances, the five-day weekend was jam packed with football matches; fashion displays, including HOMECOMING's first brick-and-mortar store that featured limited drops from forward-thinking brands like Denim Tears, Stüssy, Cactus Plant Flea Market, Mowalola and more; and panels, workshops and masterclasses from the leading voices in sports, design, technology and music, from visual artist Gabriel Moses to football legend Jay Jay Okocha. Date: May 9-10 Place: Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa Ultra South Africa is celebrating its 10th anniversary at The Ostrich in Cape Town, South Africa and the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Johannesburg. Armin van Buuren, ISOxo, KSHMR, Martin Garrix, Massano, Mind Against and Shimza are headlining Africa's largest electronic music festival, featuring additional sets from DBN Gogo, Kabza de Small, Maphorisa, DJ Lag, Vigro Deep and more. For more information, click here. Date: June 5-9 Place: St. Paul's Bay, Malta DLT (Days Like This) Malta returns for its fourth installment at Armier Beach, UNO, Café Del Mar and Bora Bora Ibiza Malta Resort for a four-day weekend of performances by top-tier artists and DJs, exclusive boat parties and DLT's signature bottomless brunch. Asake and Latto are headlining, while BNXN, Shallipopi, TxC and more are set to perform. For more information, click here. Date: July 9-11 Place: Portimão, Portugal Afro Nation Portugal returns this summer for its fifth anniversary at the Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal for an unforgettable celebration of music, fashion, food and dance. Davido, Burna Boy, Tems and Chris Brown are headlining the world's largest Afrobeats festival, while Mary J. Blige is delivering a special sunset set on the beach. Booba, Amaarae, Odeal, Qing Madi and more are also performing on the main Lit Stage. Scorpion Kings, Uncle Waffles, DBN Gogo and more will take over the Piano People Stage. For more information, click here. Date: July 17-20, 22-24 and 25-27 Place: Okinawa, Osaka and Tokyo, Japan Afro Jam Festival will make history this summer as Japan's first-ever Afrobeats festival. Jason Derulo, Saweetie, Shenseea, Ruger and Rema are headlining the Okinawa, Osaka and Tokyo portions, which will be held from July 17-20 at the Okinawa Arena, July 22-24 at the Ookini Arena Maishima and July 25-27 at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza. Gyakie, TitoM and Yuppe and more are set to perform. For more information, click here. Date: July 19 Place: Seattle, Washington BLASTFEST returns for its third edition at the Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. Omah Lay, Fireboy DML and Odumodublvck are headlining the Pacific Northwest's premiere Afrobeats festival, while Wande Coal, Moliy and more are set to perform. For more information, click here. Date: July 26 – Aug. 2 Place: Kigali, Rwanda Giants of Africa, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, is hosting its third festival at BK Arena, Amahoro National Stadium, Petit Stade and Paralympic Gymnasium in Kigali, Rwanda. Uncle Waffles, Sherrie Silver and Kevin Kade are performing at the opening show, which kicks off the week-long celebration of community, culture, basketball, education and entertainment. The festival will also host the grand opening of Zaria Court — a mixed-use sports, entertainment and cultural district featuring a hotel, sports bar, basketball court, event space, retail outlets, gym, football pitch and outdoor public areas — and the inaugural Threads of Africa Fashion Show, which will spotlight new collections from three fashion designers: Cameroon's Hortense Mbea, Niger's Alia Baré and Rwanda and South Africa's Nyambo. Kizz Daniel and Timaya will wrap up the festivities with a closing concert. 'Like these kids, I grew up on the continent,' said Masai Ujiri, founder of Giants of Africa and vice chairman/president of the Toronto Raptors, in a press release. 'As Africans, we know the landscape of what the kids go through. We know they dream just like we did and it really inspires me because, those kids have so much more talent and intelligence, they have ways to communicate now that we didn't. This festival is about showing them there is a path. We want them to never stop dreaming.' For more information, click here. Date: Aug. 16-17 Place: Detroit, Michigan AfroFuture will debut in the U.S. this summer with AfroFuture Detroit at Bedrock's Douglass Site. Davido, Kaytranada, Ludmilla and Tee Grizzley are headlining. Lojay, Gims and more are also performing on the main stage. DBN Gogo, Juls, TxC and more are DJing the Culture Stage, which will also host party sets from Jerk x Jollof, Days Like This (DLT), Obi's House and Toasted Life. The inaugural U.S. event will also spotlight dynamic art installations and a marketplace celebrating the continent's creativity. 'As a cultural and musical powerhouse, Detroit is the perfect city to launch this transformative experience. By connecting African excellence with Detroit's rich heritage, we're bridging the diaspora across borders and oceans through the universal language of music. This is more than just a typical festival – it's a moment of unity and a celebration of the power of Africa,' said AfroFuture CEO/co-founder Abdul Karim Abdullah in a statement. For more information, click here. Date: Aug. 22 Place: London, England Piano People in the Park returns for its second edition in Southwark Park in London, England. The 'King of Amapiano' Kabza de Small is headlining the U.K.'s premiere amapiano festival, featuring additional sets from DBN Gogo, Kelvin Momo, MDU AKA TRP, Felo Le Tee b2b Scotts Maphuma and more. 'Amapiano has truly found a home in London, and this festival is a celebration of that; where fans, artists, and the entire community unite for something special. This is more than just a festival; it's a movement,' Piano People organizers said in a press release. For more information, click here. Date: Aug. 29-31 Place: Pretoria, South Africa Hey Neighbour returns for its second edition at Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria, South Africa. Doja Cat is headlining, marking the star's first time performing in her motherland. For more information, click here. Date: Oct. 2-5 Place: Cape Town, South Africa Rocking the Daisies is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Cloof Wine Estate in Cape Town, South Africa. Summer Walker is headlining, marking her first time performing in the country. For more information, click here. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Netflix's new K-drama with disappointing reviews tops global charts, beats When Life Gives You Tangerines, Resident Playbook, and more
Netflix has unveiled the top 10 TV shows in its non-English category for the week, and to everyone's surprise, one K-drama that debuted just 5 days ago has outshined giant hits like Park Bo Gum and IU's When Life Gives You Tangerines, knocking the show down to seventh place after it dominated the charts for nearly 7 consecutive weeks. It has also overtaken Son Suk Ku's Heavenly Ever After, which opened with strong ratings. With just eight episodes, Park Ji Hoon's Weak Hero 2 has made a splash on Netflix and, in just a week, climbed to the number one spot. The show is a sequel to the 2022 release Weak Hero Class 1, and is adapted from a manhwa of the same name. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Starring Park Ji Hoon in his new school Eunjang with his new anti-bullying gang, Ryeo Un (Twinkling Watermelon) as Park Hu Min, Choi Min Yeong (XO, Kitty) as Seo Jun Tae, and Lee Min Jae (Uprising) as Go Hyun Tak, the miniseries K-drama has hit No. 1, dethroning shows like The Gardener, A Glass Dome, and Netflix's new Brazilian documentary A Tragedy Foretold. With 6.1M views this week alone, Weak Hero 2 is No. 1 in 9 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Oman and parts of America, and ranked in the top 10 in 63 countries, including India, Japan, Peru, Argentina, and more. Seon Suk Ku's Heavenly Ever After has slipped to the No. 5 spot with 2.9M views this week, while the acclaimed medical K-drama Hospital Playlist's spinoff, Resident Playbook, sits at No. 6 with 2.1M views. Park Bo Gum's When Life Gives You Tangerines is currently at No. 7. Thanks to the popularity of Weak Hero 2, season 1 of the show has also climbed back up and is now at No. 8. All in all, K-dramas seem to have taken over the entire non-English chart with their recent chart-toppers. Why Weak Hero 2 is disappointing despite global success Weak Hero Class 1, which impressed its audience for portraying the raw emotions and pain of a bullied teenager, their meaningful friendship, and most of all the slam dunks and punches shown in the manhwa, landing straight in its live adaptation, were completely missing in season 2 of the show. Fans accused Netflix of butchering the show by rushing the plotline, skipping proper character development, and leaving out action sequences that just didn't match up to the comic. Some characters never even got their closure, especially Na Bae Jin, who suddenly vanished after things went south for the union, and in the end, all we saw was a funeral. Though fans who haven't read the manhwa still loved Park Ji Hoon's acting and praised the storyline and the bond Ji Eun shared with Baku, Go Tak, and the XO, Kitty fame, so it won't be wrong to say the OTT streamer is cashing in on the success of the first season. Weak Hero class 2 plot Si Eun gets transferred to Eunjang High after getting expelled from his previous school. He is still haunted by the past and undergoes therapy while contemplating a foreign move suggested by his mother, as he keeps blaming himself for his friend Su Ho's current situation, who is in a coma after a fight sequence in season 1 that hurt him badly and left him in a near-dying state. In Eunjang, Si Eun, who is a loner, tries turning a blind eye to all the bullying and fights, but when Seo Jun Tae keeps getting bullied again and again by Hyo Man, he has to take charge. And that's how he meets Baku—Eunjang's top dog—and his second-hand, Go Tak. Together, the two will do anything not to let their school become a part of the union. The Union is a gang alliance run by school kids, each from different schools, who call themselves top dogs and operate like a mafia syndicate, dealing in stolen phones and bikes.
