Eurovision viewing figures drop to 131 million after 2026 boycott

• Taylor Swift has returned to her pop country roots with a new song featured in the upcoming "Toy Story 5." • The R-rated film, characterized by its irreverent style and various celebrity cameos, is scheduled to open in theaters this Friday.

• Deadline has released its annual comprehensive tracking list of 2026 premiere dates for new and returning TV series across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. • The roster currently covers hundreds of programs, though many specific debut dates remain listed as "TBA" (to be announced).

• Rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) performed for nearly 40,000 fans at the GelreDome stadium in Arnhem, Netherlands, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. • The event took place despite widespread protests and the cancellation of his other scheduled concert dates across various European countries.

• Instagram is highlighting a new Reels trend where creators pair dreamy lifestyle clips with the text “Maybe in another life… no this one!” • The trend encourages users to stop waiting for the future and instead celebrate their current wins and life experiences.

• Scary Movie 6 has achieved a franchise-record opening weekend, collecting $56 million at the box office. • The film's strong debut highlights a significant commercial success for the horror-comedy series as of June 7, 2026.

• Welsh singer Duffy has announced her first live performance in over 15 years, marking her return to the public eye. • The singer previously stepped away from her career and public life following a sexual assault.

• Actor Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Oscars ceremony, opting not to attend in person to accept his Best Supporting Actor trophy. • Penn has previously criticized the Academy Awards, claiming in 2024 that the event functions more as a "television show" than an artistic celebration and limits diverse cultural expressions.

• BBC presenter and Newsnight host Victoria Derbyshire has been cleared of bullying allegations following an internal investigation. • Derbyshire denied the claims, which surfaced during a period of heightened scrutiny regarding the broadcaster's internal conduct.

• Former England football manager Gareth Southgate appears in a new BBC documentary exploring the "manosphere" and the struggles young men faced following the pandemic. • Southgate explicitly refuses to mention Andrew Tate by name during the film to avoid providing the controversial figure with further publicity or a platform.

• Netflix executive Larry Tanz has issued a warning against the implementation of stricter content regulations across Europe. • Tanz argues that increased regulatory oversight could stifle creative freedom and discourage significant financial investments in the region.

• The 70th Eurovision Song Contest has achieved significant success, particularly among younger audiences, as it celebrates seven decades of the event. • The group Bangaranga dominated the charts following the competition, reaching Number 1 on Spotify Daily Charts in 11 countries, including Germany, Sweden, and Ukraine.