- Lucasfilm announced its plans for a "Star Wars" virtual reality project. The project doesn't have a name, release date or even a particular genre yet, but it does have a focal point. The subject will be Darth Vader, and the story will reveal new aspects of the villain's past.
- Kim Kardashian posted a Snapchat video of a phone call between Kanye West and Taylor Swift. They were discussing Kanye's lyrics on his song, "Famous" from his album, "The Life of Pablo." The lyrics state, "For all my south side n****s that know me best. / I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex. / Why? I made that b****. famous." Kanye West seemed to being seeking Taylor Swift's blessing for the lyrics. Taylor Swift appeared to approve of the lyrics on the video.
- Taylor Swift responded to Kim Kardashian's video with this Instagram post.
- Danny Brown announced that the title of his upcoming album will be "Atrocity Exhibition."
- Rapsody signed with Roc Nation.
- Former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in jail for hacking the Houston Astros' player personnel database.
- Arian Foster signed a 1-year deal with the Miami Dolphins.
- The NCAA announced the No. 1 seed in college basketball will now choose the location for its first and second round games among eight assigned cities.
- Defensive back Charles Tillman retired after 13 NFL seasons.
- Sony Pictures released a new trailer for the upcoming movie, "Magnificent Seven."
- Starz renewed its original series, "Power" for seasons four and five.
- Paramount Pictures released the trailer for "xXx: Return of Xander Cage."
- Kid Ink released his new song, "Golden Eye."
- GoldLink released the music video for "Spectrum."
- Jeremih dropped a surprise mixtape, "Late Nights: Europe."
- Lil Yachty dropped his new mixtape, "Summer Songs 2" via Apple Music. In conjunction with the mixtape, he also released a short film entitled, "Keep Sailing" via The Fader.
- YG dropped the remix to "FDT." The song features G-Eazy and Macklemore.
- USA Network announced Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will star in a new show entitled, "Muscle Beach."
- Schoolboy Q dropped the music video for "John Muir."
- The San Diego Comic-Con began.
- Fox announced that Kid Cudi will join the cast of "Empire" for its third season.
- ESPN announced its plans to launch an ACC Network in 2019.
- Desiigner dropped his highly anticipated single, "Tiimy Turner."
- Open Road Films premiered a new trailer for "Snowden" at Comic-Con.
- The NBA announced the 2017 All-Star Game will be moved from Charlotte due HB2 bill "with hope of rescheduling for 2019."
- Netflix and Marvel premiered new teasers for "Luke Cage," "The Defenders" and "Iron Fist."
- Rumors began to circulate about Le'Veon Bell facing a 4-game suspension for missing a drug test.
- PartyNextDoor released the first single to "P3." He also announced the album will drop on August 12.
- Former Vikings and Cardinals coach Dennis Green died from cardiac arrest at the age of 67.
- AMC released the trailer for "Fear the Walking Dead" at Comic-Con.
- D.R.A.M. dropped the music video for "Broccoli."
- DJ Khaled premiered his new single, "Holy Key" from his upcoming album, "Major Key," on Beats 1 Radio.
- AMC also premiered the trailer for "The Walking Dead" at Comic-Con.
- Netflix announced that "Bo Jack Horseman" will be renewed for its fourth season.
- DJ Khaled revealed the tracklist for "Major Key."
- ABC announced its plans to cast Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and Jafar.
- Warner Bros. premiered the trailer for "Wonder Woman" at Comic-Con.
- Warner Bros. released the trailer for the upcoming movie, "King Arthur."
- Warner Bros. also gave a first-look for the upcoming movie, "Justice League" at Comic-Con.
- Marvel premiered the trailer for "Doctor Strange" at Comic-Con.
- Warner Bros. released a new trailer for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" at Comic-Con.