Staying Current

Charlotte the stingray, who gained fame on social media through her immaculate conception, has passed away due to a medical complication. Ye is sued by former employees at Yeezy for discriminatory and racist treatment during app development. 2024 BET awards shockingly paid tribute to OJ Simpson during In Memoriam segment. Despicable Me 4 releases this week, but the reviews do not give it a desirable reception. Hulu’s “The Bear” crushes viewership with its newest season. A24’s “Maxxxine” comes to theaters this weekend with positive ratings as it concludes the X horror franchise. The BET awards continue to shock viewers as they mute Usher’s acceptance speech during broadcast. Charli XCX’s “Brat” album is the unofficial official album of the year as ‘brat’ green becomes a signature color. 

The Bulletin Brief

Social media star Charlotte the Stingray has passed away (CBS, NPR)

Ye sued over improper work conditions at Yeezy (Today, NBC)

2024 BET awards pay shocking tribute to OJ Simpson (Daily Mail, NBC)

Despicable Me 4 receives less than perfect reviews (Guardian)

“The Bear” season 3 sizzles with its premier (Wrap)

Maxxxine ramped up to be a solid conclusion to the “X” trilogy (Rotten Tomatoes)

BET Awards issue apology to Usher for muting his acceptance speech (Variety)

Charli XCX’s “Brat” album becomes summer hit (NYT)

Taylor Swift performed at Wembley Stadium on Sunday for her third London show in the Eras Tour. Accusations of recorded performances prompted Swift to assure the authenticity of the performance by thanking her band and crew on stage. Surprise guests and stage appearances truly made it a night to remember. Disney Studios released a teaser video on TikTok for Freaky Friday 2, including original cast members Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as they are slated to return to their roles for the sequel. Drake becomes the number one streamed musician on Spotify just weeks after the rap battle between him and fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. 

The Bulletin Brief

Taylor Swift’s 3rd London show brings surprise faces and performances (Today, The Cut, NBC)

Freaky Friday 2 teased with Lohan and Curtis TikTok (EW)

Drake becomes most streamed artist on Spotify (HipHopDX)

The 2024 Tony Awards were broadcasted on Sunday night, showcasing the 36 new productions that hit broadway this year. Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliff won their first Tony’s, and Hilary Clinton received a standing ovation. The final part of Bridgerton Season 3 was released last week, giving fans the perfect romantic conclusion to the favorite “Polin” couple. HBO paired the release of House of the Dragon season 2 with their biggest ever marketing campaign, using famous New York sights to increase viewership. Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” performs well at the box office, sparking whispers of a potential Oscar nomination. Music manager Scooter Braun retires, but not without avoiding Swiftie vengeance. 

The Bulletin Brief

2024 Tony Award Highlights and big names (Hollywood Reporter, Guardian, AP, People)

Bridgerton gives romance fans a perfect conclusion with season finale (Wrap)

HBO’s House of the Dragon premiers off of huge marketing push (Guardian, Deadline)

Inside Out 2 in talks for Oscar after impressive opening weekend (Variety)

Scooter Braun retires, Swifties remember it ‘All Too Well’ (Today)

Newest Hunger Games novel and movie announced for release (AP, Variety)

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt petitions to drops father’s last name (People, LA Times)

Umbrella Academy season 4 trailer and release date drops (Cosmopolitan)

Warner Brothers announces Practical Magic 2 to fans’ delight (EW)

‘Suits’ season 9 premiere announced by Netflix (Netflix)

Chappell Roan rejects White House performance to play at Pride (Rolling Stone)

Charli XCX bends pop genre to her will in newest album, ‘Brat’ (Billboard)

Sabrina Carpenter releases new single and new ice cream flavor (Variety, Eater)