During the Fourth of July weekend, 'Minions & Monsters' topped the box office with earnings of $36.4 million, narrowly surpassing 'Toy Story 5', which earned an estimated $31 million, according to studio estimates for North America. This marks the seventh film in the 'Despicable Me' franchise, while 'Toy Story 5' continues to perform strongly after recently outperforming 'Supergirl'.

Nomuzi "Moozlie" Mabena paid tribute to renowned visual artist and cultural ambassador Esther Mahlangu by wearing a vibrant Ndebele women's regalia at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. This choice of attire was a significant fashion statement during the event.

Al Jazeera's Emma Withrow discusses the significance of the Potomac River, highlighting its connection to a broader historical narrative related to America's Indigenous legacy. The piece emphasizes the importance of understanding this context beyond the river's geographical identity.

The Elephant's series "Kenya: Chart the New Native" explores the emergence of the New Native identity in Kenya, particularly in the context of the 2024 protests. Writers Darius Okolla and Akal Mohan analyze these recent events, while Oyunga Pala, Joe Kobuthi, and Wangui Kimari trace the historical processes that have contributed to this evolving identity.

The final "Countdown" trailer for the upcoming film The Odyssey has been released ahead of its theatrical debut on July 17. This trailer provides a last look at the film before it arrives in cinemas.

The new Michael Jackson biopic has been criticized for transforming the politically aware Black artist into a raceless figure, according to The Elephant. This portrayal allegedly overlooks the civil rights struggles, global solidarities, and historical contexts that influenced his life and work.