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• Gold Derby surveyed industry experts on the rise of "clipping"—the practice of creating viral, short-form social media edits to generate organic buzz for films. • This strategy was previously successful for actress Florence Pugh, helping her secure a Best Actress nomination at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023.

• The report highlights the top 10 celebrity real estate transactions from June, featuring high-profile figures such as Dakota Johnson, Meg Ryan, and Ryan Seacrest. • A key highlight includes actress Dakota Johnson moving on from her contemporary residence located in West Hollywood.

• Spotify removed over 500,000 registered streams from Malcolm Todd’s song "Earrings" following the detection of suspicious activity. • The removals occurred after the track became a target on Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated US prediction market where users bet real money on the most-streamed songs of the month.

• Apple TV is experiencing a strong year for streaming television, driven by a steady string of new hits and returning favorites. • Key titles contributing to this momentum include the series Silo, Widow’s Bay, Cape Fear, and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.

• ABC will broadcast "Disney Celebrates America" from New Orleans, featuring comprehensive coverage across all 50 states. • The event will be streamed across multiple platforms, including ABC, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, National Geographic, FX, Freeform, and ABC News Live.

• Disney is hosting a 24-hour live event titled "Disney Celebrates America" to commemorate the 4th of July holiday. • Broadcast via ABC, the programming will feature a mix of American history, cultural heritage, and live holiday celebrations from across the United States.

• VIRTUE Asia has launched VIRTUE Arabia in Dubai, marking the agency's first international expansion and the creation of an independent creative network across Asia, India, and the Middle East. • The new entity will absorb the existing VIRTUE team and its current portfolio of private sector and government clients specializing in culture and tourism.

• Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, hosted the ninth China-Eurasia Expo from June 25 to June 29. • The event reached a record scale, featuring participation from 49 countries, regions, and international organizations, with 27 entities establishing dedicated pavilions.

• The 7th Western Digital Economy Expo (WDEE Expo) concluded on June 28 in Xi'an, China, focusing on the theme of digital convergence and smart innovation. • The event featured representatives from over 30 Chinese cities, 119 leading digital economy companies, and international delegations from Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Cambodia.

• The BBC and ITV have announced that all last-32 knockout matches of the 2026 World Cup will be available free-to-air for viewers in the UK. • Scheduled broadcasts include the USA vs Belgium match at 1am BST on BBC One, as well as fixtures involving Argentina, Cape Verde, Australia, Egypt, Switzerland, Colombia, and Ghana on ITV 1 and STV.

• A new class of leaders has emerged in the media industry, signaling a shift in power. • This change reflects the growing influence of Silicon Valley on the entertainment sector.