At the end of each month, we gather the standout moments from the cultural world. Here are the highlights from January: the top song, book, and movie!
Song:
As of January 2025, Die With a Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars topped global music charts, leading the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks since January 6 and achieving 78.6 million Spotify streams in a single week. In Türkiye, Sana Güvenmiyorum by Dedub Sessions and Aleyna Tilki became the most streamed song, with 4.2 million Spotify streams during the week of January 10-16.
Book:
In January 2025, the most popular book in Türkiye was Rezonans Kanunu by Pierre Franckh. The book topped best-seller lists for the weeks of January 3-9 and January 10-16, capturing the attention of many readers. Focusing on the power of positive thinking and resonance law, the book gained popularity among those interested in personal development. With its practical approach to achieving goals and improving daily life, Rezonans Kanunu became one of the most talked-about books of the month.
Movie:
As of January 2025, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera dominated the global box office with a total domestic gross of $27.9 million, including $15.5 million from its opening weekend. In Türkiye, Rafadan Tayfa: Kapadokya led the charts, attracting 238,545 viewers during the January 3-5 weekend and reaching a total of 1.4 million viewers by January 19.
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