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• Independent films and surprise releases are challenging the dominance of major franchises at the box office. • Viewers are increasingly rewarding creative risk over routine formulas, shifting the focus from star power to cultural relevance.

• Former child star Frankie Muniz shared on social media that the last six weeks of his life have been a nightmare he is praying to wake from. • Muniz described this current period as a heavy chapter in his life.

• Members of Parliament on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee are investigating how the UK selects its Eurovision song entries. • The committee will examine whether song choices, stage performances, or the selection process are responsible for the country's poor results.

• Singapore Minister Josephine Teo proposed new AI safety regulations to ensure trust in technology reliance. • The proposal emphasizes that trust is an essential requirement for people and businesses to rely on artificial intelligence.

• Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts accused Thai soldiers of stealing antiquities and damaging infrastructure at the Prasat Khnar temple in Oddar Meanchey province. • The ministry stated that Thai forces illegally removed cultural artifacts from the site and transported them to Thailand.

• Lady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky welcomed a baby girl earlier this year. • The child's name reportedly features a connection to the singer's album and song Born This Way.

• Clay Aiken stated he felt he "died inside" after Rosie O'Donnell inadvertently revealed his sexual orientation on The View in 2006. • The incident occurred during a televised feud between O'Donnell and Kelly Ripa.

• European stock markets opened higher on Thursday morning despite a decline on Wall Street. • Major indices including France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX 30 traded between 0.2% and 0.7% higher than their Wednesday close.

• Kunal Kemmu’s film Vibe earned Rs 1.50 crore nett on its first day of release. • The opening day total matches the debut of Madgaon Express and exceeds the starts of Ek Din and Main Vaapas Aaunga.

• The ContentAsia Awards 2026 winners have been announced, revealing trends and shifts in Asia's content market. • The winners highlight Asia's rising creative hubs, genre strengths, and new formats, showcasing the region's growing influence in the global content industry.

• Several Asian countries, including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Cambodia, have submitted films for the Best International Feature category at the 2027 Oscars. • ScreenDaily reports that submissions are still missing from China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

• The 78th Emmy Awards will take place on Monday night to honor the best television performances and shows from the past year. • Nominated programs include "Hacks," "The Pitt," and "Beef."