AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 2:27 a.m. EDT | Entertainment

• In 2026, a new wave of emerging talent, including Akash Makhija, Prasanna Bisht, and Samara Tijori, has successfully broken through on Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming platforms. • These younger actors are finding success across various genres, marking a shift in the digital landscape even as established superstars continue to migrate to streaming services.

• Actress Kangana Ranaut criticized Hrithik Roshan on August 2, 2026, regarding a viral "we need to apologise" social media trend. • Ranaut urged the actor to "stop adding fuel to fire," signaling a resurgence of the long-standing public feud between the two stars.

• BTS has announced they will boycott the 69th Grammy Awards by refusing to submit their music for consideration for the 2027 ceremony. • Recording Academy advisor Zeena Koda, who helped create the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, accused the group of treating the situation as a "press campaign" that undermines efforts for Asian representation.

• Amazon's Prime Video has licensed a package of German-language content from ORF Enterprise, the commercial arm of the Austrian broadcaster ORF. • The deal includes a variety of Austrian movies and series across the drama, crime, and comedy genres.

• The debate over whether Asian Pop needs its own dedicated Grammy category has resurfaced in India following BTS' previous experiences with the awards. • Artists including Madhubanti Bagchi and Harman Baweja are weighing in on whether a separate category provides necessary recognition or creates a limiting label.

• BTS has decided to boycott the Grammy Awards, marking the first time the global K-pop superstars have opted out of the ceremony. • The decision follows the Recording Academy's June 16 announcement of a new award category dedicated to Asian pop music from regions including South Korea, Japan, and China.

• A comprehensive list of theatrical releases transitioning to streaming platforms has been released for August 2026. • The guide highlights several titles, including a notable horror film recommended by Entertainment Editor Rory Mellon and Senior Streaming Writer Alix Blackburn.

• Disney+ will introduce a variety of new original content for U.S. subscribers throughout August 2026. • Key additions include the return of "Camp Rock," "Futurama," and "Adults," alongside a brand new exclusive episode of "The Simpsons."

• Prime Video has announced its lineup of new movies and television shows scheduled for release in August 2026. • The upcoming slate is highlighted by the return of the popular series "Reacher," which serves as a primary attraction for the month.

• Streaming platforms including Disney+, AMC+, and Apple TV are updating their content libraries with new titles for August. • Key upcoming releases include the return of the hit series “Ted Lasso,” the film “The Shards,” and a new documentary focusing on tennis star Novak Djokovic.

• BTS has announced they will not submit their album for consideration following the Grammy Awards' introduction of a new Best Asian Pop category. • The group argues that while recognition is a start, creating region-specific categories can hinder true impartial inclusion and integration into mainstream awards.