Eleven years after its debut, the Fast and Furious franchise is more lucrative than ever. The latest is the third film ever to break $1 billion in the box office. But is its success down to cars, girls and explosions? Or does it offer something no other franchise does – a cast as diverse as its audience?

Two years after debuting on Broadway, Hamilton – a contemporary musical about immigrant-turned-Founding Father Alexander Hamilton – is grossing nearly $2 million a week. How did this hip-hop musical with an ultra-diverse cast become a cultural phenomenon both on-stage and off?

Conceived as an ‘homage to Millennials’, lifestyle store Riley Rose offers Instagram-worthy skin care alongside rainbow candy and chic homeware. But beyond its social media-friendly products and interior design, the brand represents a concerted effort to draw teens back to the shopping mall.

Somewhere between a gaudy soap opera and hip-hop rendition of Glee, Empire has enjoyed a growing viewership for ten consecutive weeks, now drawing more than 17 million viewers. But what is it that’s made Empire the biggest thing to hit America’s small screen in over a decade?