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In the ever-evolving landscape of pop music and entertainment, there's never a dull moment. As the sound of Beyoncé's new single 'Texas Hold 'Em' reverberates through TikTok, it's becoming clear that the singers' intimate connection with her Texas roots has stormed the platform. In an endearing revelation, Beyoncé's father, Dr. Matthew Knowles, shared that his daughter developed a love for country music inspired primarily by her grandfather's musical preferences. As the Queen B dominates TikTok's soundscapes, a sobering reminder about the future of Universal Music Group artists on the platform hovers ominously like a cloud over the joyous dance crazes.

Meanwhile, an old habit in music consumption - piracy - is uncannily resurfacing. A jump in visits to music piracy websites confirms the looming challenge the industry faces in controlling, protecting and rightfully profiting from their content. This resurgence mainly involves users downloading audio from YouTube URLs, which interestingly rings in connection with YouTube Music's 'cast to device' feature being redesigned according to recent spottings.

Teetering on the brink of this piracy upsurge, another blow strikes popular music-app TikTok which might have to part with songs by some of the world's biggest pop stars soon. In the midst of such uncertainty, the music industry prepares pleasing alternatives. Taylor Swift's new album is set to wow audiences with a grand fanfare of bonus tracks primed for dedicated fans to collect. However, it may call for some deep diving into wallets to get a taste of these exclusivities.

Drama doesn't end here, as pop culture prepares for the grand ceremony of People's Choice Awards 2024. A detailed insider's guide to everything related to the awards has been released - from how to watch the nomination list to gaining a thorough understanding of the popularity contest. Amidst all this popular music excitement, there is a notable offbeat entry - the new version of the game 'Mario vs. Donkey Kong' that is ready to offer our eyes a nostalgic treat.

Wrapping up the roundup, Netflix has been winning hearts with their latest documentary, 'The Greatest Night in Pop.' Focusing on the creation of the epic single 'We Are The World,' the documentary casts a soft glow of retrospection on the pop music world. As we journey through these stories, the universe of pop music and entertainment continues to charm and baffle us, ensuring that we're always on our toes, ready for the next exciting development.