Cinema, music, arts, festivals and global cultural trends.
After years away from the spotlight, Carly Simon reveals she is living with Parkinson's disease and has undergone surgery for skin cancer. At 83, the icon of 'Youâre So Vain' refuses to fade away and announces a new album.
With 'We Will Dance Again,' Boy George delivers an explicitly pro-Israel piece that sparks a wave of opposing reactions. Beyond the controversy, this release reveals the growing pressure on artists in light of the war in Gaza.
Just hours before its French release, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" sparks a wave of international reactions. More mature, more intimate and spectacular for some, too overloaded for others: Tom Holland's return is already becoming the summer's big test for Marvel and Sony.
Seven male bears monitored in the Cantabrian mountains used trees or platforms to leave abnormally high marks. This possible intimidation strategy reveals a more complex communication than previously thought.
Cardboard columns, fiberglass, artificially aged stones, and impossible tales: near Vicenza, a man transformed a modern construction into a supposed ancient wonder, selling tours for up to 40 euros and securing a spot in an official tourist guide. The Italian justice system has just concluded one of Europe's most astonishing archaeological hoaxes.
The Bussaco National Forest in Portugal has just received the first certification for a therapeutic forest in the entire Iberian Peninsula. This 105-hectare area joins a circle of four global sites and opens a new battle between well-being, science, tourism, and biodiversity protection.
Lorde, Charli xcx, Jennie, aespa, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Tate McRae: Lollapalooza 2026 transforms Chicago into a global stage, with four days of concerts streamed live on Disney+ and Hulu.
Mount Olympus, Greece's highest peak and the mythical home of Zeus, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list after twelve years of effort. This cultural and natural victory promises new visibility but also imposes the need to protect the mountain against the pressures of tourism and climate change.
The migratory landscape of Boma-Badingilo, home to the largest known terrestrial mammal migration, becomes the first site from South Sudan inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. This historic recognition comes with an immediate alert for its protection.
Toy Story 5 has crossed the billion-dollar mark at the global box office during its sixth weekend. The Pixar film becomes the biggest success of 2026 and reignites the debate on the power of franchises.
After six years without an album, The Strokes release Reality Awaits, a seventh record produced with Rick Rubin that juxtaposes bright melodies, electronic strangeness, and omnipresent Auto-Tune. A globally anticipated yet divisive return.
The first film of 2026 to cross the billion-dollar mark at the global box office, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on Peacock in the United States on July 30. A strategic pivot for Nintendo, Universal, and the entire entertainment economy.
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