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Actress Park Gyu-young, who starred in the second season of "Squid Game", apologized for accidentally revealing a plot detail. She posted a photo hinting at Lee Jin-wook's character transforming into a guard, six months before the third season's release.

Two-time Oscar winner Michael Douglas said he has no intention of returning to acting unless "something special" happens. The 80-year-old actor last filmed in 2022 and is focused on retirement.

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis played their first joint concert in 16 years in Cardiff on July 4. Thousands of fans gathered at the Principality Stadium to see the band perform their hits.

Australian actor Julian McMahon, known for his roles in the series "Charmed" and "Nip/Tuck", as well as Doctor Doom, died at the age of 56. His death on July 2 in Florida was confirmed by his wife, who noted that he bravely fought cancer.

Stephen King announced the near completion of "The Talisman 3". The new book will have a connection to "The Dark Tower" series, and the main character Jack Sawyer will be 57 years old.

American actor Michael Madsen, known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino's films, died of cardiac arrest. His career spanned over 40 years.

A 63-year-old taxi driver, who twice hit the Honored Artist of Ukraine, has been notified of suspicion for intentional minor bodily harm. The conflict arose because the driver refused to close the window, after which he beat the passenger.

Ukrainian actress Tatyana Sheliga, known for her roles in the series "When We Are Home" and "Five Minutes to the Metro", died at the age of 76. Her daughter Anastasia Savytska-Sheliga announced the death of her mother, who had been in critical condition recently.

The MHP-Gromadi Charitable Foundation and the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation announced the results of the "Culture in the Focus of Communities" competition. 14 projects from all regions of Ukraine will receive funding from UAH 500,000 to UAH 1 million for the implementation of their ideas.

FX ordered a fifth season of "The Bear" less than a week after the premiere of the fourth season. The new season will be released in 2026 on Hulu, continuing the story of the characters developing their restaurant.

Taylor Swift, a 14-time Grammy winner, buys a giant inflatable friendship bracelet that graced the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans during her Eras Tour. The bracelet is the work of Miami artist Sean Kolodny.

Actress Mackenzie Davis will join Josh Hartnett in a six-episode limited series set in Newfoundland. The project tells the story of a fisherman who fights for his family and way of life amidst the appearance of a mysterious sea creature.

The final Fast & Furious film, scheduled for April 2027, will bring audiences back to Los Angeles, revive street racing, and reunite Dominic Toretto with Brian O'Conner. Vin Diesel put these conditions to Universal Pictures for the creation of the concluding chapter.

The first trailer for "Project Hail Mary," directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, has been released. The film, starring Ryan Gosling, is set to premiere on March 20, 2026, and is based on the novel by Andy Weir, author of "The Martian."

Netflix has released a teaser trailer for "Troll 2," the sequel to the 2022 Norwegian monster film "Troll," which garnered 103 million views. The film is scheduled to premiere on December 1, 2025, and will once again feature Kim Falck and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, as well as Ine Marie Wilmann.

Apple's 'F1' film grossed $144 million worldwide, becoming the company's biggest debut. The picture became Apple's first summer blockbuster, despite previous cinematic failures.

In the Luhansk Art Museum, Russians are holding a propaganda exhibition "Russia is my Homeland", bringing in paintings of low artistic value from the Oryol Museum.

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan canceled all Russian cultural events due to attacks on Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan demands an investigation into this case, which led to the death and detention of compatriots.

The Irish-language rap group Kneecap caused a scandal with their performance at the Glastonbury festival, where anti-Israeli slogans were heard. One of the members is accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag at the concert.

John Travolta, 71, reprised his role as Danny Zuko at the 'Grease Sing-A-Long' event at the Hollywood Bowl, surprising the cast. This performance took place almost 50 years after the musical's release.

In Lviv, Ihor Kalynets, a Ukrainian poet, dissident, and long-term political prisoner of Soviet camps, died at the age of 86. He was convicted in 1972 for his poems and was held in Perm concentration camps along with other prominent Ukrainians; he is also a laureate of the Shevchenko Prize.

The Vatican Museums unveiled the restored "Hall of Constantine," the last of four rooms painted by Raphael and his apprentices. During the 10-year project, a new technique was discovered: Raphael used oil paints on the wall for greater vibrancy.

Singer and songwriter Rebekah Del Rio died on June 23 in Los Angeles at the age of 57. She became famous for performing the song "Llorando" in David Lynch's film "Mulholland Drive."

Today marks the release of the third and final season of the popular series "Squid Game," filmed concurrently with the second. It consists of six episodes that continue the story of Seong Gi-hun after the bloody finale of the second season.

The classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" starring Judy Garland will be restored using artificial intelligence for a screening at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The project collaborates with Warner Bros. to adapt the film's visuals to the giant spherical screen.

The project "Territory of Christmas. Spirit of the Unconquered" by Anzhelika Rudnytska, with the support of "MHP-Hromadi", has started in Kyiv. The initiative aims to preserve Ukrainian culture and counter Russian expansion.

On June 25, new elements were included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. Among them are the "Divuvannya" ritual from Mykolaiv region and the Hutsul art of mosyazh, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications reported.

Denise Villeneuve, the director of "Dune," will direct the next James Bond film, which will be the first for Amazon MGM Studios. This will be the 26th film in the franchise and a continuation of "007: No Time to Die."

Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina posthumously awarded the George Orwell Prize in the "Political Non-Fiction" category for the book "Looking at Women Looking at War. " She died on July 1, 2023, as a result of a missile strike by the occupiers on Kramatorsk.

Netflix will remove over 20 games from its Game service, representing almost 20% of the catalog. These include titles like Hades, LEGO Legacy, and the Monument Valley series.