‘McBee Dynasty’ star Galyna Saltkovska weighs in on ex Steve McBee Sr.’s ‘tough’ prison sentence
Galyna Saltkovska has been staying in touch with Steve McBee Sr. amid his “tough” prison sentence.
· Samantha Nungesser
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ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD, Regional
· The Associated Press
Sam Neill filmed role in Legend of Zelda film adaptation before his death
The New Zealand actor, who died last month aged 78, will appear in live-action movie of popular video game, which is set for release next year
· Laurence Phelan
Bloodbath at LiveNation-owned alt-music pubs that saw multiple outlets lose nearly their entire staff
Call it pink slip fever?
· Ian Mohr
Surprising retro reason credited for cinema box office boom with blockbuster ‘Odyssey’ taking full advantage
Who knew a film format with roots in the 1800s would help drive the movies’ current box-office resurgence? A new generation of cinema fans is chasing once wonky film formats that can’t be had at home.
· Katcy Stephan
Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
Acclaimed British music producer William Orbit, known for his work with acts including Madonna, Blur, All Saints and U2, has died at the age of 69.
· Bbcnews
‘Not afraid of controversy’: Edinburgh fringe rejects calls to cancel Amanda Knox comedy
Festival organisers defend show after criticism from sister of Meredith Kercher, Knox’s murdered former flatmate
· Carolinedavies, Nadia Khomami
Former Popcorn Books Publisher Receives Suspended Sentence in LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ Trial
A Moscow judge handed down a four-year suspended sentence on Friday to the former head of the independent publishing houses Popcorn Books and Individuum after finding him guilty of LGBTQ+ “extremism.”
· The Moscow Times
‘Overwhelmed’ Ariana Grande ends North American leg of tour as break looms
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· Jolie Zenna
Katey Sagal recalls final moments with ‘8 Simple Rules’ co-star John Ritter before ‘mind-blowing’ death
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· Eric Todisco
Victim of child marriage in Iran dies of wounds after self-immolation, human rights groups claim
A young victim of child marriage died earlier this week in Iran, 11 days after she set fire to herself in Piranshahr in Iran’s West Azerbaijan province, according to reports by Iranian media and human rights groups.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Emma Roberts shares behind-the-scenes wedding snaps — including intimate marriage license moment
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· Riley Cardoza
Out of the blue: James Cameron’s surprise departure would be good for Avatar
The director has yet again hinted that he may step away – but if he does actually relinquish control, it would likely benefit the franchise
· Benchild
What Is ‘One Night Only’ About? What Are The Rules of the Monica Barbaro & Callum Turner “Sex Purge” Movie?
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· Jesse Hassenger
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William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69
Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee
· Ben Beaumont Thomas
‘It’s a Pan-African story’: the artists telling the amazing true tale of Zambia’s mission to reach space
The nation’s audacious 1960s rocket programme was met with ridicule. Now, more than 60 years on, this curious episode is inspiring film-makers, playwrights and a circus show at the fringe
· Jn Benjamin
‘It might be one of the most unpopular tunes ever written!’: kids’ TV composers tell all
Big cheques, standing ovations, irate adults – there are surprising sides to composing a children’s TV theme tune. From Bluey to Byker Grove, the creators of the best reveal the secrets
· Michael Hogan
Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly postpones show over ‘medical emergency involving a band member’
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· Riley Cardoza
K-drama The Affair Was Just the Beginning: Kim Hye-soo in hugely entertaining black comedy
This colourful tale of marital infidelity and unintended criminality sees Kim Hye-soo in superb form as a social media influencer
· Pierce Conran
K-drama The Affair Was Just the Beginning: Kim Hye-soo in hugely entertaining black comedy
This colourful tale of marital infidelity and unintended criminality sees Kim Hye-soo in superb form as a social media influencer
· Pierce Conran
LIVE UPDATES: Reina Filipinas
Reina Filipinas, the newest national pageant in the country, will crown its queen as it holds its inaugural competition on Friday, August 7, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.
· INQUIRER.net
Add to playlist: the anxiety-ridden sugar rush of Tiffany Day and the week’s best new tracks
Day’s latest album Halo is all high-energy exhaustion, injected with a crushing electroclash chaos that illuminates her insecurities in bright neon
· David Renshaw, Ben Beaumont Thomas, Laura Snapes
How Kelly Clarkson helped kids navigate ‘incredibly emotional’ loss of Brandon Blackstock one year after his death
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· Sarah Jones
Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate
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· Associated Press
Five years and $122m later, North Sydney Olympic swimming pool has finally reopened. Was it worth the wait?
The famous art deco pool has taken so long to renovate that some lifelong patrons died waiting. On Friday, its lanes were once again filled with swimmers
· Caitlin Cassidy
Cricket hoped the AB Medal would rival Brownlow glitz and glamour. This year’s award was not even broadcast on TV
Travis Head belatedly claimed back-to-back Allan Border Medals at a low-key function that highlighted how Australian cricket’s night of nights has faded into the fringes.
· Andrew Wu
Backlash as China’s Tsinghua graduate, 38, wins medical school spot at Peking University
Li expresses initial concerns about taking a spot from younger candidates and using limited educational resources
· Alice Yan
Backlash as China’s Tsinghua graduate, 38, wins medical school spot at Peking University
Li expresses initial concerns about taking a spot from younger candidates and using limited educational resources
· Alice Yan
What not to miss at the 2027 Hong Kong Arts Festival, from classical music to Shakespeare
The 55th Hong Kong Arts Festival mixes the familiar and the eclectic, with a virtual Yuja Wang and Shakespeare renditions among highlights
· Chloe Loung
What not to miss at the 2027 Hong Kong Arts Festival, from classical music to Shakespeare
The 55th Hong Kong Arts Festival mixes the familiar and the eclectic, with a virtual Yuja Wang and Shakespeare renditions among highlights
· Chloe Loung
The 22 best games on the Nintendo Switch 2 | The National
The Nintendo Switch 2, which was released more than a year ago, has firmly established itself as a worthy successor to one of the best-selling consoles of all time.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Enough with ‘theater diplomacy’ – Iran’s top negotiator to Trump
US President Donald Trump should curb his “theater diplomacy” as it will not work with Iran, Tehran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said.
· RT
Philippines’ subtitle-less ‘Spider-Man’ screening shows deaf inclusion is just lip service
While several laws have been passed to help the deaf community, advocates say they remain limited in scope and implementation
· Sam Beltran
Philippines’ subtitle-less ‘Spider-Man’ screening shows deaf inclusion is just lip service
While several laws have been passed to help the deaf community, advocates say they remain limited in scope and implementation
· Sam Beltran
Why celebrities from Zendaya to Kylie Jenner are wearing Fecal Matter
This combination of images show, from left, Zendaya at “The Odyssey” premiere in New York on July 14, 2026, Demi Moore at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2026, and Lady Gaga at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo)
· Beatrice Dupuy
Meet Tanya Reynolds, who plays Coach Alice in Season 4 of Ted Lasso
The British actress, who has a theatre background, landed her breakout role as a teenage writer of alien erotica in Netflix’s Sex Education
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Meet Tanya Reynolds, who joins the Ted Lasso cast as Coach Alice
The British actress, who has a theatre background, landed her breakout role as a teenage writer of alien erotica in Netflix’s Sex Education
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Meta hit with record $942 million penalty over child safety failures
Meta has been ordered to pay a record $942 million after a US judge ruled the company failed to protect children from harm on its social media platforms.
· AfricaNews
Israeli drones sighted over Beirut, Lebanese media report
Israeli drones have been sighted flying above Beirut and its suburbs, Lebanese national media report.
· Middleeasteye
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How teen TV is replacing repetition with authenticity: ‘a reprieve from the algorithm’
Off Campus, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sterling Point are winning viewers with grounded coming-of-age themes
· Emma Madden
Buried for not being Brueghel: overlooked masterpiece by still-life pioneer discovered in storage area
The curator of Norway’s national museum in Oslo stumbled upon is bringing the work by the Flemish baroque artist Clara Peeters out of obscurity in a major exhibition of female artists
· Joannamoorhead
Reports that Morocco ready to cooperate on return of minors from Ceuta
Moroccan state media said on Thursday that Rabat was ready to cooperate with Spain and other European partners on the location and return of unaccompanied minors in Ceuta.
· AfricaNews
David Licauco unfazed by Barbie Forteza's remarks about Khalil Ramos
MANILA, Philippines — David Licauco had only kind words after Barbie Forteza praised Khalil Ramos as her best onscreen partner, saying he understands her admiration for the actor and remains thankful for his own successful partnership with Forteza.
· Iza Iglesias
Stray Kids mum on Grammy submission plans after BTS boycott
Group emphasizes music over awards, sidestepping questions on new Asian Grammy category
· Kim Jae-heun
Winter Is Coming: Europe Faces Twin Diesel And NatGas Crunch
Samantha Dart, co-head of global commodities research at Goldman Sachs, began the week by telling Bloomberg TV that the global diesel-supply crunch is "what keeps her up at night." She followed up Wednesday with a client note warning that European natural gas storage levels are also lagging the seasonal average ahea…
· Tyler Durden
Hong Kong’s US dollar peg faces fresh calls for review – but is change feasible?
Economists and financial analysts warn abandoning the anchor would pose risks that far outweigh potential rewards
· Daisy Wu
Hong Kong’s US dollar peg faces fresh calls for review – but is change feasible?
Economists and financial analysts warn abandoning the anchor would pose risks that far outweigh potential rewards
· Daisy Wu