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• Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch" and playing the villain in "The Ring," has died at the age of 35. • Former President Barack Obama hosted a high-profile event in Chicago to celebrate the opening of his presidential museum.

• Grammy-nominated Memphis rap producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, has been found dead. • He was a prolific collaborator for global superstars, including Beyoncé, Drake, Eminem, and Cardi B, and worked with artists such as J Cole and 21 Savage.

• Channel 5 has axed Vanessa Feltz’s lunchtime show after the program was repeatedly targeted by prank callers. • The show was plagued by callers impersonating characters from the soap opera 'EastEnders' as well as the late Celebrity Big Brother star Kim Woodburn.

• Singer Jack Savoretti reflected on his 20-year music career and the positive impact of moving to Oxfordshire on his creative process. • Following the release of an Italian project, Savoretti admitted he feared a lack of public interest in his new work but was surprised by an overwhelming fan response.

• A 60-year-old Hollywood actor claims he was fired from a classic romantic comedy because he was "funnier than Jennifer Aniston." • The actor alleges he was "castrated comedically" on set after receiving criticism regarding his comedic timing and performance.

• Five international documentary films are competing for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. • The nominated films explore diverse and poignant themes, including memory, freedom, and music.

• Macy's will host its 50th annual Independence Day celebration in New York City to commemorate America's 250th birthday. • The event features a high-profile musical lineup including Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha, and Shaboozey.

• Hollywood continues to maintain a significant global cultural presence, but its dominance is being challenged by the rise of Asian media industries. • Countries including China, South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia are increasingly producing their own original narratives and content.

• The Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF) 2026 will take place from July 3 to 11, 2026, celebrating its 25th edition with a strong focus on Asian genre cinema. • The festival will feature new works by prominent Asian directors such as Yeon Sang-ho, Joko Anwar, and Kiyoshi Kurosawa, showcasing films like "Colony", "The Furious", and "Sleep No More".

• Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated she is "not satisfied" with Channel 4's response to the government regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault. • The concerns follow a BBC Panorama report featuring two former cast members of Married at First Sight UK who alleged they were victims of abuse.

• The Welsh-language film *Effi o Blaenau* has officially been released in cinemas across the UK. • The plot centers on a young woman struggling with unemployment and the socio-economic challenges of living in a town in north Wales.