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• The U.S. national team's round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium became the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, according to preliminary ratings released by Fox on Tuesday. • The high-stakes game took place on Monday, July 6, 2026, drawing massive viewership across the country and sparking large celebrations at venues like the Rockefeller Center fan village in New York.

• Fans are speculating that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may release a documentary detailing their wedding day. • The rumors have surfaced among the couple's online community, though no official announcement has been made by either party.

• Netflix has entered into new partnerships with prominent digital and print media brands, including Vogue and Vanity Fair, to integrate short-form video content. • This strategic move allows Netflix to host content from established publishers, diversifying its library beyond original series and films.

• Phantom Studios has filed a lawsuit against JioStar regarding the production of "Queen 2," starring Kangana Ranaut. • The studio is seeking ₹250 crore in damages, alleging legal or contractual disputes over the sequel.

• Netflix announced it will begin hosting short-form videos, ranging from three to 20 minutes in length, directly on its homepage starting in August. • The streaming giant is partnering with top digital publishers to integrate this bite-sized content into its platform.

• Starting next month, Netflix will begin streaming licensed short-form video content from prominent digital publishers, including BuzzFeed and Condé Nast. • The platform will host a variety of content from brands such as Variety and Architectural Digest, with video lengths ranging from 3 to 20 minutes.

• Netflix has signed content agreements with major publishers, including BuzzFeed Studios, Conde Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc., and Penske Media, to integrate short-form news, lifestyle, and celebrity videos. • The strategic push follows data from research firm Digital i, which indicates that YouTube surpassed Netflix in average daily viewing time in 2025.

• Rotten Tomatoes has released its predictions for the nominations of the 78th Emmy Awards, scheduled for 2026. • A key highlight of the predictions is the potential for Youn Yuh-jung to earn a nomination for her role in the series *Beef*.

• Sky is acquiring ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a deal valued at £1.6 billion. • Sky boss Dana Strong confirmed that popular ITV hits, including "I'm a Celebrity," will remain free to watch following the takeover.

• Actor Salman Khan revealed a rugged new look for his upcoming project, *Maatrubhumi*, via a first-glimpse post on Instagram on July 8, 2026. • The announcement comes as part of a broader trend of high-profile celebrity updates and movie teasers within the $2.83 trillion global entertainment industry.

• Netflix released a new 10-part spy thriller on June 26, 2026, which has quickly become a major streaming success. • The series has achieved the No. 1 spot on charts across 26 different countries, showing an unusually broad and immediate global appeal.

• A new wave of multinational co-productions is emerging in the K-drama industry, moving beyond solely Korean casts and crews. • A key example is the mystery thriller "Kidnap Game," a joint venture between Korea’s SimStory, Japan’s Fuji Television Network, and Hong Kong’s MakerVille.