Cinema, music, arts, festivals and global cultural trends.
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.
Animal masks, moving on all fours, and digital communities: the therian movement is experiencing a spectacular surge in Argentina. Behind the viral images lies a more nuanced adolescent phenomenon than mere caricatures.
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