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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock will host a Suffragist Tea Party at 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 25, 2026. • The event celebrates Arkansas’ ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote, and features a curated tea menu and gift giveaways.

• On-location filming in Los Angeles remains sluggish and continues to trend downward compared to last year's figures. • While the number of shoot days for incentivized productions is showing slow growth, it has not been enough to offset the broader decline.

• On-location production in Los Angeles has decreased by 12%, according to a new study by FilmLA. • The decline is primarily attributed to a continued exodus of reality TV productions, although high-employment TV dramas have remained more stable.

• The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes, focusing on themes of culture and nature. • Proposed designs include portraits of iconic figures such as Leonardo da Vinci for the €100 note, Bertha von Suttner for the €200 note, as well as Maria Callas, Beethoven, and Marie Curie.