Cinema, music, arts, festivals and global cultural trends.
Jaye P. Morgan has died at 94. A hit singer in the 1950s, variety star and unpredictable Gong Show judge, she leaves the story of an artist who moved across several entertainment industries.
Yayoi Kusama has died at 97 in Tokyo. From New York to collaborations with Louis Vuitton, her work transformed obsession, repetition and immersion into a global language of contemporary art.
On August 29 in Irvine, Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields, a female-led festival whose net proceeds support organizations dedicated to women and girls. It is a music event, but also a cultural signal.
More than a month after the final of the 2026 World Cup, 'Dai Dai' by Shakira and Burna Boy still dominates global charts. A success that transforms a sports anthem into a lasting cultural phenomenon.
Puck is in talks with RedBird Capital Partners over a recapitalization that would value the young media company at around $250 million. Behind the number lies a new model: star journalists, direct subscriptions, events and private capital.
Anna Nordqvist will end her playing career after the FM Championship, two weeks before leading Europe at the Solheim Cup. More than a sporting farewell, it is a lesson in leadership, health and transmission.
Tim Curry, the unforgettable face of Rocky Horror, It, and Clue, has died at 80. His legacy transcends his cult roles: he changed the way cinema, theater, and animation envision villains.
For EQUAL's fifth anniversary, Spotify is launching a Singles series in which Namasenda, badmomzjay, MARO, Willow Avalon and Shekhinah reinterpret songs by Britney Spears, Rihanna, ROSALIA, Carly Simon and Lebo Mathosa. Behind the music lies a visibility battle.
London is launching a Creative Trade Forum in Edinburgh to help film, music, video games, design and the arts conquer new markets. Behind cultural prestige, the United Kingdom is embracing an industrial ambition: turning ideas into exports.
Gucci's new Primavera campaign brings together Kate Moss, Jin, Shawn Mendes, Tom Brady, Rico Nasty, and Alex Consani. Behind the star power, Demna is testing a deeper strategy: making luxury a language that can move across sport, K-pop, rap, and cinema.
Australia will remove fully AI-generated tracks from the ARIA charts. Assisted creations remain eligible, but the industry now sets a decisive boundary between technological tool and synthetic artist.
Harry and Meghan's reported return to the United Kingdom, amid rumors around The Gentlemen, turns their image into a media laboratory. For Netflix and brands alike, their attention power remains immense, but increasingly costly to handle.
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