What’s Hot in Entertainment July 31, 2025
- Umma Radio
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 6
1. MasterChef Contestant Edits Herself Out
Sarah Shafi has been fully edited out of the latest MasterChef series after objecting to the show being aired following the firing of long-time hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode amid multiple misconduct allegations. She felt airing the episodes would perpetuate an enabling environment. Despite initial offers to remove her for just one episode, she insisted on being taken out entirely.
2. Lollapalooza 2025 Kicks Off
Chicago’s iconic Lollapalooza festival begins today (July 31), drawing massive crowds and global viewers. A star-studded lineup promises major performances across multiple days, with both in-person and live-streamed access.
3. South Park Shatters Premiere Records
The recent Trump-themed parody episode of South Park (July 23) became the show's most-watched premiere since 1999. In response, the series will soon return to a regular weekly airing schedule under a newly secured billion-dollar deal.
4. Nintendo Direct Announces Game Previews
Nintendo’s Partner Showcase aired today, spotlighting upcoming third-party titles for Switch and Switch 2. While no first-party Nintendo titles were revealed, fans caught glimpses of games like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Hades 2, and Star Wars Outlaws.
5. Bollywood’s New International Blockbuster
Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, starring debut actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become the highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas in 2025, surpassing the much-hyped historical drama Chhaava.
🎶 Around the Scene: Music & Tours
Justin Bieber celebrated his new album Swag with a star‑filled launch event in West Hollywood—guests included Kendall Jenner, John Mayer, and Finneas. Meanwhile, at Spotify’s 2025 Songs of Summer Party, Jessie Murph and Ravyn Lenae stole the spotlight.
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball in Las Vegas received rave reviews, with critics praising it as a theatrical spectacle rivaling Broadway itself—an unforgettable blend of visuals, storytelling, and Gaga’s signature energy.
🎥 Movies & TV to Watch
Jurassic World: Rebirth, released July 2, continues to dominate at the box office, grossing over $575 million and ranking among the top films of 2025.
The new slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer hit theaters on July 18, bringing back familiar faces like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. in fresh cameos.
Comic-Con 2025 dropped major updates: Peacemaker Season 2, Rick and Morty Season 8, Star Trek expansions, Alien: Earth, Predator: Badlands, and more. Even Coyote vs. Acme was revived for theatrical release.
📊 What's Trending Right Now?
Major TV shakeups and behind-the-scenes controversies turning cooking shows into moral debates
Festivals and live tours redefining connection in a post-pandemic landscape
Reboots and re-recordings (e.g., Five Finger Death Punch following Taylor Swift’s model)
Streaming and gaming crossovers, highlighted by Nintendo’s latest showcase
🎯 Final Thought
From bold festival headlines to streaming-exclusive events, and from reality show reckonings to record-breaking episodes, today's entertainment scene is bursting with energy—and it’s all moving fast.
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