Cinema, music, arts, festivals and global cultural trends.
After a series of cancellations and red alerts, extreme heat is no longer just a weather risk for festivals. In France and elsewhere in Europe, it is transforming schedules, safety, insurance, and the economy of live performance.
Three days before its opening, the Locarno Film Festival 2026 unveils a global lineup of 233 films and 103 premieres, featuring Virginie Efira, Olivia Wilde, Isabella Rossellini, and a spectacular French presence.
Over 170 artists, eight stages, four days, and a global broadcast: the finale of Lollapalooza 2026 showcases how Chicago has transformed a festival into a cultural, media, and economic phenomenon.
Eighteen years after the last papal state visit to France, Pope Leo XIV is set to traverse Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. A religious, diplomatic, and European journey already under high surveillance.
In Vic-Fezensac, Tony Succar transforms Michael Jackson's classics into a salsa explosion for the closing of Tempo Latino 2026. A France-Americas encounter designed as a global event.
The Met will dedicate its 2027 fashion exhibition to John Galliano, former artistic director of Dior. Between global recognition, Parisian legacy, and ethical responsibility, the announcement promises a highly charged Met Gala.
Thousands of musicians, dancers, and artists bring Lorient to life on August 2 for the Grand Parade of the Celtic Nations. With Cornwall in the spotlight, the 55th edition transforms Brittany into the capital of a vibrant, global culture that is resolutely maritime.
Canal+ confirms that 'Paddington 4' is in development at StudioCanal with top-tier talent. Behind the bear's return lies a much larger battle: that of global franchises, French cinema, and the international power of the group.
Two icons born in Chicago, forty minutes of conversation, and a simple 'Hi' that instantly became memorable: Patti Smith and Pope Leo XIV offered the Vatican a scene as unexpected as it was symbolic.
Following the historic success of 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)', Shaboozey releases 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales', a concept album of 20 tracks designed as a tragic western. A narrative gamble that brings together Jamie Foxx, Kehlani, Gunna, Leon Bridges, Teyana Taylor, Sam Elliott, and Orville Peck.
Calvin Harris makes a spectacular return to Scotland with two concerts at Hampden Park and an exceptional broadcast on the BBC. A powerful demonstration for global dance music.
After conquering theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives on Disney+ and Hulu. A second global life begins for Miranda, Andy, and Runway.
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