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• The film "Bandhu 2.0" is facing significant social media backlash on June 18, 2026, with critics comparing its promotional material to a "Frooti" advertisement. • This controversy occurs as the industry prepares for the upcoming release of "Cocktail 2," adding tension to the current entertainment cycle.

• Romeo Beckham, a 23-year-old model, was stopped by police in Westminster after being spotted using his mobile phone while driving. • The incident occurred while Beckham was stationary at a red light in his Porsche 911 supercar.

• Tina Daheley is leaving the Radio 2 breakfast show, with her departure coming just before Sara Cox takes over in July. • Sara Cox is set to start hosting the show in July, replacing the current temporary host Gary Davies.

• Cast members of the film *Your Fault: London* discussed the complexities of online fame and the tendency for audiences to romanticize toxic relationships. • The production has seen massive global success, ranking number one in over 170 countries upon its release.

• A handwritten will allegedly left by the late 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor Nicholas Brendon has surfaced, detailing the distribution of his estate. • The document is notably brief, consisting of only 11 words that specify who the actor possibly intended to leave his assets to.

• Actress Mary Stuart Masterson made a rare red carpet appearance at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this month. • The appearance was made to support her new movie, 'Rain Reign,' marking her first time at the New York event since 2021.

• A producer for musician Oliver Tree revealed he narrowly avoided a fatal helicopter crash in Brazil that killed Tree and five other passengers. • The producer explained that he decided to pull out of the flight at the last moment, escaping the accident that claimed the lives of his colleague and others.

• The BBC has announced plans to cut 550 jobs as the first phase of a broader £500 million savings initiative. • Initial proposals target 200 positions within the news division, as detailed in an email sent to staff.

• South Korean productions became the most-watched non-U.S. content on Netflix, generating 12.1 billion viewing hours globally between April 2025 and March 2026. • The findings were released by Omdia and Digital i during the International Streaming Summit (OTT·FAST) 2026 held this week in Busan.

• Five subsidiaries of the JoongAng Group, the media empire responsible for hits like "Culinary Class Wars," have filed for financial restructuring. • The instability threatens Plus M, a major film distributor, specifically casting doubt on the release of the highly anticipated blockbuster "Hope."

• Major K-pop agencies, including Hybe and JYP Entertainment, are expanding into India by establishing local operations to find new growth engines. • These companies aim to implement the K-pop artist-development model within India, leveraging its status as one of the world's largest and fastest-growing consumer markets.