Minions & Monsters opens at $61.4M, franchise-low despite topping box office
Illumination film claims number one spot but underperforms with lowest opening in franchise history compared to Despicable Me 4's $122M.
The Hollywood Reporter · +8 outlets
Trump memecoin investors lose $3.81 billion while Trump profits $600 million
Nearly one million people who invested in $TRUMP token suffered massive losses as president reaped substantial gains from the cryptocurrency.
Mediaite · +6 outlets
Comcast spinning NBCU into separate public company
Telecom giant announces plan to divest NBC Universal as independent publicly traded entity.
MediaPost · +14 outlets
Trump calls FIFA to overturn suspension of US soccer star Folarin Balogun
Trump personally intervened with FIFA to lift a suspension affecting USMNT player Balogun ahead of World Cup knockout match.
Mediaite · +14 outlets
Bruce Springsteen on patriotism and Trump: 'critical patriotism' means confronting flaws
Bruce Springsteen discusses his concept of patriotism as willingness to critique America and its leaders, in contrast to Trump's vision.
Variety · +1 outlets
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony
The pop star and NFL player tied the knot in New York, drawing celebrity guests and significant media attention.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Toy Story 5 approaches $764M globally despite Minions competition
Pixar sequel continues strong international performance amid crowded Fourth of July weekend box office.
Deadline
Sky buying ITV could reshape British television landscape
Potential acquisition would consolidate major UK broadcaster under Sky ownership, raising programming implications.
BBC · +14 outlets
Mike Johnson pledges 'legislative fix' after SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship
House Speaker signals intent to pursue constitutional change to overturn Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision.
Mediaite · +6 outlets
Hunter Biden criticizes Trump family corruption on Fourth of July
Biden's son publicly contrasts Trump family business practices unfavorably with founding principles, citing six years of political attacks.
TheWrap · +14 outlets
Obsession horror film surpasses $400M at global box office
Indie breakout horror reaches $403M worldwide after two months in theaters with $245M domestic.
Variety · +4 outlets
Netanyahu defends Israel-US alliance, dismisses JD Vance criticism
Israeli PM disputes vice president's claim US is Israel's only powerful ally, says Israel has many friends.
TheWrap · +14 outlets
Chris Christie blasts Trump crypto profits as 'Putin-esque' corruption
Former New Jersey governor criticizes Trump's financial dealings as Americans begin to recognize pattern of misconduct.
Mediaite
Oasis reunion documentary Don't Look Back in Anger coming to Disney
Disney releases teaser for concert film capturing Liam and Noel Gallagher's first performance together in 16 years.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Supergirl plummets 74-80% in second weekend at box office
DC film suffers dramatic attendance collapse after opening weekend, signaling audience rejection.
Forbes · +1 outlets
Angel Studios' Young Washington sequel 1776 greenlit after $20M+ opening
Faith-based distributor announces follow-up to 2023's Sound of Freedom after record $20M-plus opening weekend.
Deadline
Eight people shot at Fourth of July barbecue in New York City
NYPD launches manhunt for masked gunman in holiday shooting incident in New York.
Mediaite · +14 outlets
Alpha becomes YRF Spyverse's lowest opener with Rs 9 crore day one
Alia Bhatt spy thriller opens below expectations for Yash Raj Films universe, underperforming franchise precedent.
Business Today · +3 outlets