From Madonna to Minions & Monsters: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead | Culture

• ABC is airing "Disney Celebrates America," a 24-hour Independence Day special that begins on Friday, July 3. • The event will be available for viewing on ABC and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in a star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden, with actor Adam Sandler officiating the event. • The wedding featured high-profile guests including Camila Cabello, Hugh Grant, and Gigi Hadid, with the couple wearing Christian Dior Haute Couture and Swift sporting Cartier jewelry.

• Students and alumni of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata are increasingly gaining global recognition for their independent films. • These filmmakers are showcasing their work at prestigious international venues, including the Busan and Cannes film festivals.

• Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce married in a star-studded celebration held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. • The two-day event caused significant disruptions in Midtown Manhattan, including street closures and massive crowds of fans gathering outside the arena.

• The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is highlighting emerging European talent through its "Future Frames" program, which showcases prize-winning short films by students and recent graduates. • Featured filmmakers include André Vaara from Sweden's Stockholm University of the Arts, whose work explores identity and gender roles and who is developing his first feature, "Beautiful Misfits."

• The Los Angeles Times' "Screen Gab" column has released a curated list of nine movies and TV series recommended for viewing during the July 4 holiday weekend. • The recommendations focus on titles with American themes and recent series that explore historical perspectives to provide a closer look at the U.S. experience.

• The 2026 BET Awards, hosted by comedian and influencer Druski, achieved significant year-over-year audience growth across multiple platforms. • BET reported increased viewership and engagement across traditional television, streaming services, social media, and live event attendance.

• New York City’s permitting office approved a "special event" application on Wednesday night for the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. • The permit details include a pre-party celebration scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m., with an expected guest list of 100 people.

• Paramount+ has announced its content lineup for July 2026, featuring a variety of new movies and television series. • Key highlights for the month include the premiere of 'Strange New Worlds' season 4 and the season 1 finale of 'Dutton Ranch'.

• Newsday and Associated Press entertainment journalists have highlighted a curated list of new streaming and media releases available this week. • Key entertainment options include a new album from the Rolling Stones, the streaming debut of the movie "Backrooms," and a new version of "Little House on the Prairie."

• The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is scheduled to take place from July 3-11, 2026, featuring a lineup of world premieres. • A highlighted selection includes "Dao," a three-hour family epic by Senegalese director Alain Gomis that previously screened at Berlinale 2026.