Monica Mercuri

"Big Brother" launches its "biggest season yet" on July 9, with Julie Chen Moonves welcoming 14 new houseguests. This season's "Time Trip" theme immerses contestants in nostalgic eras, from the 1980s to Y2K, within a custom-built house equipped with over 100 cameras and microphones. Completely isolated, houseguests must form alliances, strategize, and compete in time-inspired challenges. Each week, the Head of Household nominates two players for eviction, with the remaining houseguests voting. The diverse cast, featuring a *RuPaul's Drag Race* alum and a rocket scientist, will face early twists where "time becomes the ultimate twist" as they compete for the $750,000 grand prize.

"Big Brother" Season 28 is finally here, but when do new episodes come out on CBS and Paramount+? Here’s the full release schedule so you don’t miss a second of the drama.

"Love Island USA" Season 8 concluded after six weeks of romantic highs and villa drama, crowning Bryce Dettloff and Trinity Tatum as its winners on July 12. The couple, who remained together since Day 1, secured the most fan votes and will split the $100,000 grand prize. Their journey, like others, was tested by Casa Amor and Movie Night, which exposed hidden truths. Other finalists included Aniya and Carl as runners-up, Melanie and Sincere in third, and Kayda and Zach in fourth. Fans can look forward to the reunion special on August 31st on Peacock, co-hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen, where the Islanders will reflect on their experiences.

Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated adaptation of "The Odyssey" has officially arrived in theaters, marking his first film since the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer. Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron, the epic is already off to a strong start. The film earned a record $17.6 million in previews and is projected to open with $90 million to $100 million at the box office. It also holds a 96% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. While "The Odyssey" is currently exclusive to theaters, it's expected to arrive on digital platforms later this summer before streaming on Peacock this fall.

The first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show will bring together Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS and other global stars before the 2026 championship match between Spain and Argentina. Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, the performance supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and features appearances from Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus, Jennifer Hudson and more.

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Monica Mercuri, Contributor FIFA 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show Lineup Includes Justin Bieber, Madonna And BTS

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina will take place on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium. Coverage begins with a 90-minute closing ceremony at 1:30 p.m. ET featuring Jennifer Hudson, Robbie Williams, Post Malone and more. The tournament's first-ever halftime show is expected to begin around 3:45 p.m. ET and run for approximately 11 minutes. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the performance, with additional appearances from Burna Boy, Coldplay and others. The show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which helps expand education and soccer opportunities for children worldwide. Fans can watch the final and performances on ESPN, Fox Sports, Peacock and Telemundo.

Netflix's "A Toxic Love Story" revisits the shocking true story of Michelle Hadley, a California woman who was wrongfully jailed for 88 days after being framed by her ex-fiancé, Ian Diaz, and his new wife, Angela Connell. The couple orchestrated an elaborate scheme that included fabricated threatening emails, fake Craigslist rape-fantasy ads, and a false pregnancy to make it appear Hadley was stalking and harassing them. After a lengthy investigation, authorities uncovered the truth. Connell pleaded guilty to fraud and filing a false police report and later served time in prison before becoming an abortion access advocate. Diaz was convicted of cyberstalking, perjury, and obstruction of justice and sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison. Hadley has since become an advocate for domestic violence survivors, focusing on financial abuse, and is now raising her daughter.

Supergirl, the second feature film in James Gunn and Peter Safran's rebooted DC Universe, is now available to watch at home after a disappointing run at the summer box office. Starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, the superhero adventure follows the young Kryptonian as she embarks on an interstellar quest for vengeance and justice while trying to save her beloved dog, Krypto. Despite earning just $124 million worldwide against a reported $290 million production and marketing budget, the film found a warmer reception with audiences than critics. Supergirl is now available to rent or buy on digital platforms, with its 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD release arriving Sept. 8, 2026. The film is also expected to begin streaming on HBO Max later this fall, though Warner Bros. has not yet announced an official release date.