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• A review for the film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" was released on July 30, 2026, describing the movie as a heartfelt sequel. • The film is praised for expanding Peter Parker's world and narrative scope while maintaining the core essence of the character.

• Ten women have accused actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct, according to a report published by the BBC. • The allegations include claims of engaging in sexual activity with underage girls and sending sexually explicit messages.

• Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have officially joined the ranks of celebrity billionaires. • Both women built their massive fortunes by diversifying their portfolios through music, beauty products, and various brand ventures.

• London indie-pop quartet PREP has announced a series of headline tour dates across Asia for October, including stops in Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur. • The tour follows the band's successful 2024 run and supports their latest release, leveraging a massive digital presence of over 650 million streams.

• Film producers are calling on the British culture minister to block the proposed Paramount-Warner merger to prevent restricted access to historical news archives essential for documentaries. • Bruce Springsteen and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin have paid tribute to the passing of a "great musician" and friend who significantly impacted Ireland's cultural landscape.

• Tom Holland's new film, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, achieved a record-breaking Day 1 box office collection on July 31, 2026. • The movie has officially become the biggest Hollywood opener in the history of the Indian market.

• Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are challenging France's streaming regulations through legal action and private lobbying to loosen strict content quotas. • Netflix France VP of Content Pauline Dauvin argued in Le Monde that these sub-quotas reduce cultural diversity to a "checklist" and restrict editorial freedom.

• CBS's '60 Minutes' has expanded its reporting roster by adding four new journalists: Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips. • Among the new additions is Gianna Toboni, an award-winning author whose book *The Volunteer* won the Nautilus Book Award for Journalism and Investigative Reporting.

• The entertainment and political worlds saw the loss of several prominent figures in 2026, including actor Sam Neill, Godzilla vs. Kong star Kaylee Hottle, and Senator Lindsey Graham. • Other notable deaths reported include musicians Glen Hansard and Jayden Adams, as well as actor Randolph Mantooth.

• K-pop group BTS has announced they will not submit any music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. • The decision follows the Recording Academy's recent addition of a specific "Asian pop" category to the awards line-up.

• The Asian Project Market (APM) has announced 30 selected feature projects for its 2026 edition, showcasing a diverse array of filmmakers from across Asia. • Notable selections include Mouly Surya’s “The Wife Who Can See Dead People (Or Jinn),” Reza Rahadian’s second feature “Casparina,” and Tan Seng Kiat’s “One Fine Day,” which previously won the APM Next prize at TCCF 2025.