Music and entertainment news is dominated by widespread tributes to Dolly Parton alongside major industry developments in film and streaming.
Key Points
Dolly Parton's music has experienced a 2,320% surge in U.S. Spotify streams following her passing, with global tributes pouring in from artists like Miley Cyrus and memorial sites set up in Tennessee.
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement in a landmark child-safety case that will impose new restrictions on how Instagram operates for teenage users.
Leah Remini has officially joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for the upcoming 16th season.
James Gunn has announced the completion of filming for his latest project, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, expressing gratitude to the cast and crew.
Queen's historic 1986 concert in Budapest, featuring the final filmed performance of Freddie Mercury, is set to be released in IMAX theaters this fall.
Beyonce has pledged a $1 million donation to support earthquake relief efforts in Colombia.
The trial for rapper Lil Durk continues, with defense attorneys arguing that an unreleased music video presented as evidence should be viewed solely as artistic expression.
X (formerly Twitter) has launched a new 'NFL Gametime' feature, providing users with a dedicated live football feed alongside their existing content streams.
Jay-Z has teased a new project titled JAŸ-Z in 8, releasing a trailer that focuses on his storied career.