Special film released to mark 70 years of Eurovision

• Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards is reportedly planning to "state his case" in an upcoming series on Channel 4. • The move has drawn criticism from some, with one employee allegedly describing the potential project as a "desperate publicity stunt."

• British pop star Olivia Dean performed a "magic" closing set to conclude the star-studded Big Weekend festival, sharing the lineup with artists like Fatboy Slim and Zara Larsson. • The performance follows a successful year for Dean, who recently won four Brit Awards, including best British artist and best album.

• Cristian Mungiu won the prestigious Palme d'Or for his film *Fjord* at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. • The jury, led by Park Chan-wook, awarded the Grand Prix to *Minotaur* and named Pawel Pawlikowski (*Fatherland*) and the duo Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (*The Black Ball*) as best directors.

• Jon Favreau’s new film, *The Mandalorian and Grogu*, has set a negative franchise record by opening to the lowest box office numbers in *Star Wars* history. • Despite the poor commercial performance, the film received critical praise from some reviewers, including a four-star rating from The Independent’s Loughrey.

• The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held in Tokyo to honor the year's most impactful anime titles. • My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the top prize for Anime of the Year, with significant wins also awarded to Demon Slayer, Gachiakuta, and DAN DA DAN.

• The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards celebrated its 10th anniversary with major wins for popular series including 'My Hero Academia' and 'Demon Slayer.' • Controversy has emerged after 'Lazarus' won "Best Original Anime" despite not airing on Crunchyroll in 2025, having instead streamed on Adult Swim and HBO Max.

• Rock frontman Shomo has publicly come out as a "proudly gay man" via an Instagram post. • The announcement follows the end of his marriage, which lasted nearly 14 years.

• Digital entertainment is experiencing rapid growth across European markets, with services becoming deeply integrated into the daily lives of average consumers. • The trend is driven by a significant shift in consumption habits, as more European citizens now prefer accessing music, video, and games online rather than through offline channels.

• The UK Business and Trade Committee is calling for a comprehensive investigation into Live Nation to determine if the company holds an unfair market dominance over the live music industry. • The report describes a "climate of fear" among artists and promoters, alleging that the ticketing giant uses its scale to stifle competition and dictate terms.

• The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 maintained its status as a global television phenomenon, drawing millions of viewers across Europe and international markets. • Viewing patterns were highly polarized, with some nations achieving record-breaking ratings while others saw significant declines and historic lows.

• Creator and showrunner Lee Sung Jin has leaned further into his Korean roots for the second season of the hit Netflix series "Beef." • The move reflects a broader trend of "Koreanization" in global entertainment, alongside the massive success of projects like "Squid Game," "Minari," and "Pachinko."