Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

• The luxury travel industry is shifting from traditional five-star hospitality toward an "Ultra-Private Luxury Travel Experiences Market" focused on extreme exclusivity and personalization. • This emerging trend emphasizes complete guest control over the journey, prioritizing unmatched privacy and bespoke services over standardized high-end amenities.

• Dutch public broadcaster Avrotros announced on Monday that the Netherlands will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second consecutive year, withdrawing from the 2027 edition. • This follows a previous boycott of the competition in Vienna, where the Netherlands joined Iceland, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia in refusing to participate.

• Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday following a sharp deterioration in diplomatic relations. • The escalation follows a confrontation where President Donald Trump warned Canadian leaders to "fall in line" or face consequences "far WORSE" than current tariffs.

• Country music legend and actress Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville on Tuesday. • Renowned as the "queen of country music," Parton achieved global fame through her music career and starring roles in films such as '9 to 5.'

• Busta Rhymes has accumulated an estimated net worth of $20 million through touring income, catalog royalties, and licensing agreements. • His financial history includes significant tax troubles that threatened his fortune, though he continues to generate revenue from streaming and his 2020 album, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God.

• Forbes Asia released the sixth annual edition of its "100 to Watch" list on August 25, 2026. • The list specifically spotlights emerging startups and small companies showing significant growth potential across the Asia-Pacific region.

• The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced 23 titles for its "Vision" sections, showcasing independent cinema from Korea and across Asia. • Featured films include "1982" by Vietnamese director Nguyen Hoang Diep, "After the Song Ends" by Ryohei Kumamoto, and "Dead End," the feature debut of Hong Kong's Isabella Lam Lok-hin.

• Belgium has selected Lukas Dhont's film 'Coward' to represent the country in the International Feature Film category at the upcoming Oscars. • The film previously gained critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the best actor prize and was acquired by Mubi for distribution in the U.S., U.K., and several other major territories.

• Belgium has officially selected Lukas Dhont’s new film, ‘Coward,’ as its entry for the Best International Feature category at the Oscars. • Dhont previously received a nomination in the same category for his prior feature film, ‘Close.’

• Countries have begun submitting entries for the Outstanding International Feature Film category for the 99th Academy Awards in 2027. • Notable contenders include the Romanian film *Fjord*, directed by Christian Mingiu and winner of the Cannes Palme d’Or, and *Dua*, directed by Blerta Basholli, which is Kosovo's official submission.

• The Venice Film Festival has officially added the documentary "NAZA," which focuses on Gaza, to its competition lineup. • In other entertainment news, several high-profile figures are celebrating birthdays during the week of August 23-29.