The Devil Wears Prada 2 Achieves USD 233 Million Global Opening Weekend

• The Television Academy sparked controversy on July 17 by announcing plans to cut five categories from the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. • The decision follows the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards held on September 14, 2025, where shows like 'Saturday Night Live' were honored for their 50th Anniversary Special.

• Netflix has released a new slate of movies and shows for the week of July 20-26, featuring titles such as "Ransom Canyon" season 2 and "Wicked: For Good." • A highlighted production features a high-profile cast including Academy Award nominee Teyana Taylor, Andy Garcia, and several "Saturday Night Live" cast members.

• The Cairo Economic Court in Egypt sentenced a medical doctor and an engineer to two years in prison for their roles in operating an illegal streaming site. • The defendants were also fined for managing a clone of Streameast, a notorious "piracy brand" that provides free, unauthorized access to the Premier League, NFL, NBA, and MLB.

• The European Commission has withdrawn a €2 million grant previously earmarked for the La Biennale di Venezia Foundation. • This financial cut follows tensions between Brussels and the institution, specifically regarding the presence of Russia at the Venice Biennale.

• Over 1,000 illegal streaming websites were shut down in the US and a similar number were blocked in Colombia during the World Cup. • The crackdown was supported by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), an organization dedicated to combating digital piracy.

• The BBC significantly outperformed ITV in viewership for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, drawing an average audience of 9.7 million compared to ITV's 2.4 million. • BBC coverage, hosted by Gabby Logan and featuring analysts like Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney, reached a peak of 13.6 million viewers.

• A new streaming guide highlights upcoming releases for the week, including 'King of the Hill' Season 15 and 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 4. • A professional dunking competition will air across six episodes, featuring global athletes judged by a panel of celebrities and TNT Sports Analytics.

• Christopher Nolan's new film 'The Odyssey' earned $264 million at the box office during its opening weekend. • A significant portion of the revenue, totaling $6.1 million, was generated specifically from IMAX 70mm screenings.

• A judge in Los Angeles will review evidence against singer D4vd regarding the killing and dismemberment of a teenager to determine if the case will proceed to trial. • Separately, Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner, Dr. Odey Ukpo, is calling for increased transparency during autopsies involving celebrity deaths.

• Billboard has released its 2026 Top Music Lawyers list, highlighting the most influential legal counselors currently operating within the music industry. • A key achievement noted is the strategic shift of the CMA Awards, which will stream on Disney+ for the first time this November alongside its ABC broadcast.

• Over 1,000 illegal streaming sites were taken down in the US during the World Cup. • A similar number of sites were blocked in Colombia as part of the anti-piracy effort.

• The China Open 2026 badminton tournament is set to begin, featuring a total prize pool of $2,000,000. • Key Indian participants include PV Sindhu, who faces compatriot Unnati Hooda, and Lakshya Sen, who opens against Japan's Yushi Tanaka.