First Take 7/6/26

First Take 7/6/26

Plus: "Love Island USA" takeover, big "Heat 2" scoop and more

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1. Steve Pond's Emmy Nomination Predictions: Which Newcomers Break Through?

2. 'Love Island USA' Takeover: Inside the Cultural Phenomenon Dominating Summer

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3. Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale Are in for 'Heat 2,' Filming Starts in November | Exclusive

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4. Comcast’s Sky to Buy ITV’s Media & Entertainment Unit in $2.1 Billion Deal

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5. WaxWord: Happy Independence – Why News-Gathering Matters in an Era of Low Trust

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6. 'Minions' Slips to $61 Million 4th of July Box Office Launch, 'Supergirl' Tumbles 74%

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7. Oops: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Details Leaked by AMC CEO Adam Aron

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