Charli XCX ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album Review - The New York Times

• Pop artist Charli XCX has released a short film on YouTube to accompany her "Listening Events" for the project "Music, Fashion, Film." • The release allows fans to officially log the new album on the social film-tracking platform Letterboxd.

• World Cup halftime performers, including Madonna and BTS, have experienced a significant surge in song streams following their appearances. • Justin Bieber saw a particularly sharp increase in popularity, with his streaming numbers jumping by 110%.

• Prime Video has highlighted three top movie recommendations for viewers to stream during the weekend of July 24-26. • Featured titles include the action-packed 'Miami Vice' starring Colin Farrell and a thriller featuring Jennifer Lopez.

• Actor Salman Khan shared a cryptic social media post on July 25, 2026, showcasing his toned physique from the gym. • The post comes amid ongoing public concerns regarding the actor's health, prompting a wave of reactions from his fans.

• Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing film of 2026. • The film overtook The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to claim the top spot and became the highest-grossing musical biopic in cinematic history.

• The United States has implemented a new wave of tariffs targeting dozens of countries, citing concerns over forced labor. • These levies replace a temporary global duty that was established after the US Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs in February.

• A review of the school drama "Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya" was released on July 24, 2026, describing the production as fun and relevant. • While the play is praised for its content, the critic noted that the pacing occasionally makes the performance feel longer than necessary.

• Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie testified on Thursday during the federal terrorism trial of 28-year-old Hadi Matar. • Matar was previously convicted of state-level attempted murder following a 2022 attack at a cultural institution where Rushdie was scheduled to speak.

• The European Union has determined that TikTok failed to adequately protect the privacy of children's accounts, leaving them vulnerable to access by adults. • This finding highlights a critical failure in the platform's privacy settings, which were intended to shield minors from potential risks and unwanted interactions.

• The European Commission has approved the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, though the deal remains stalled in the United States. • The EU's approval is conditional, requiring Paramount to meet specific regulatory requirements to prevent market monopolies.

• An independent study reveals that Prime Video and Amazon Music actively highlight local European content and artists to improve their discoverability. • The findings emphasize Amazon Music's 10-year track record of helping European creators expand their reach from local scenes to global audiences.