Cinema, music, arts, festivals and global cultural trends.
BTS has decided not to submit either their album 'ARIRANG' or its songs for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy's response transforms this withdrawal into a global debate on the recognition of Asian pop.
A judge in Los Angeles has determined that there is sufficient evidence to send D4vd to trial in the murder case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14. The artist pleads not guilty.
Two individuals stole the gold torque of the Lady of Vix, a 2,500-year-old archaeological piece, in broad daylight. This spectacular theft raises alarms about the security of French museums and the means of the new government plan.
Kavinsky, the French DJ behind 'Nightcall', was found dead at his Paris home at the age of 50. From the soundtrack of 'Drive' to the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, his iconic track transcended cinema, generations, and borders.
A BBC documentary reports testimonies from women accusing Jared Leto of inappropriate sexual behavior when they were teenagers. The actor and singer categorically denies any sexual assault. What we know, what remains alleged, and why the case is shaking Hollywood.
Radio France has deeply reorganized its network: nearly 300 frequencies are affected, Franceinfo and ICI gain coverage, while France Musique and Mouvâ accelerate towards digital. A historic shift that promises savings but raises questions about access.
Lorde, Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Olivia Dean, JENNIE, and The xx headline a historic edition of Lollapalooza in Chicago. With over 170 artists, eight stages, and a global broadcast, the festival transforms into a real-world test for the music industry.
Thermal audits, adjusted schedules, rest areas, water, air conditioning, and cancellation risks: French festivals are discovering the lasting cost of extreme heat. After a historic June 2026, the entire live performance economy must rethink its rules.
Two months after the end of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert receives an anti-censorship award from the American Book Awards. Amid CBS's financial justifications and suspicions of political motives, this honor transforms his departure into a global symbol of editorial freedom.
A judge in Los Angeles has deemed the evidence sufficient to send D4vd to a jury in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The decision irrevocably transforms the fate of the artist who rose to fame on TikTok, while his defense contests the murder charge.
Glen Hansard, Irish singer, actor from 'Once', and Oscar-winning co-writer of 'Falling Slowly', has died at 56 in a motorcycle accident near Dublin. Tributes from Bruce Springsteen to the Irish Prime Minister reflect the global shock.
After dominating the global box office, The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives on Disney+. The return of Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nigel transforms a cinematic success into a global streaming event.
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