Entertainment News Today LIVE Updates on July 19, 2026: The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 2: Matt Damon film delivers Nolan’s biggest global opening at $257.8 million

• Multiple high-profile artists, including Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber, are set to perform at the World Cup. • Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for her 1989 role in "My Left Foot," has passed away at the age of 81.

• The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is taking place in Manila, Philippines, from July 20 to July 22, 2026. • Key agenda items for the summit include regional security, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and global food security.

• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards in New Delhi this Saturday. • Major honors include Yami Gautam winning Best Actress for *Article 370*, while Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty shared the Best Actor award.

• A comprehensive schedule of 2026 TV premiere dates has been released, detailing new and returning series across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. • Key May premieres include the BAFTA Television Awards on E! (May 10), Season 12 of 90 Day Fiancé on TLC (May 10), and Season 4 of Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs on Netflix (May 11).

• The British Film Institute (BFI) reported that UK film and high-end television spending rose to £6.8 billion in 2025, accompanied by growth in box-office admissions and takings. • To further support this growth, the UK government has unveiled a £380 million Creative Industries Sector Plan designed to boost film, TV, and global expansion.

• The World Cup final featuring Spain and Argentina will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK via the BBC and ITV. • This matchup follows a series of high-stakes games, including Argentina's 3-1 victory over Switzerland and England's 2-1 win against Norway after extra time.

• The animated film "Hoppers" debuted with $45 million in the first half of 2026, but failed to maintain long-term box office momentum. • Despite positive reviews, the film's performance lagged behind 2023's "Elemental," which eventually reached nearly $500 million globally after a slower start.

• Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest held in Bulgaria to enhance national pride and cultural outreach. • The decision has sparked scrutiny over a $150 million investment by the CBC to facilitate the country's involvement in the competition.

• Actress Roh Yoon-seo has successfully debuted in her first historical drama, *The East Palace*, portraying a palace lady named Saenggang who possesses the ability to hear spirits. • The series has achieved significant commercial success, currently ranking in the top 10 of Netflix's charts in South Korea.

• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards on July 18, 2026. • The awards recognize cinematic excellence for films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

• The Television Academy has announced significant structural changes to the Primetime Emmy Awards. • Five award categories have been shifted from the main telecast to the Creative Arts Emmys.