BBC, Channel 4 discuss streaming tie-up as UK broadcasters seek scale

• The Locarno Film Festival has unveiled its official selection for the 2026 edition, featuring a diverse lineup of international cinema. • The Competition section includes works from acclaimed directors such as Hong Sangsoo, Basil Da Cunh, Gurvinder Singh, and Denis Côté.

• Justin Bieber will perform at the FIFA World Cup half-time show, joining a high-profile lineup that includes Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. • The event follows Bieber's recent return to the stage during his comeback performances at Coachella.

• The Locarno Film Festival has unveiled an "adventurous" official lineup featuring a diverse selection of new films and high-profile talent. • The program includes works by acclaimed directors such as Hong Sang-soo and Nelson Yeo, with starring roles for actors Monica Bellucci, Isabelle Huppert, and Caleb Landry Jones.

• The 2026 Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland has unveiled its official program, featuring an "adventurous selection" of films designed to tackle contemporary challenges. • The lineup includes works from acclaimed directors such as Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw, Erin Vassilopoulos, and Nelson Yeo.

• Katie Price discusses her past tabloid presence and personal history in a new documentary series produced by Sky. • During the series, Price specifically reflects on her previous relationship with singer Gareth Gates, expressing a "huge regret" regarding their time together.

• A viral video posted by a distressed wife who caught her husband in bed with another woman garnered 77 million views in less than a day. • The view count significantly exceeded Thailand's total internet user base of 56.6 million, indicating massive repeat viewership and sharing.

• The 2026 Emmy nominations feature several surprises, including unexpected nods for "Love Island USA" host Ariana Madix and Chase Infiniti. • In a rare turn, "The Amazing Race" was snubbed for the first time since 2003 in only the second instance in the category's history.

• The series ‘Heated Rivalry’ did not receive any Emmy nominations, though the publication clarifies that the show was not "snubbed." • Despite the lack of Emmy nods, the production has earned prestigious honors from the Peabody Awards, GLAAD Media Awards, and Canadian Screen Awards.

• The nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards were officially announced on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. • The hospital drama "The Pitt" emerged as a major contender, securing a total of 25 nominations.

• Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon are currently clashing over France's strict programming quotas and theatrical windowing regulations. • The dispute centers on the legal requirements for streaming platforms to invest in local French content and the timing of when films can move from theaters to digital platforms.

• Sophie Price has publicly praised her sister, Katie Price, describing her as "courageous" during a challenging period. • Katie Price's children have reflected on these recent events, characterizing the experience as the "most difficult time" of their lives.