Cinema, music, arts, festivals and global cultural trends.
The Locarno Film Festival kicks off its 79th edition with 103 world premieres, Monica Bellucci in competition, and a strong French presence. For ten days, Switzerland becomes the laboratory of global cinema.
Glasgow launches the Commonwealth Games 2026 on July 23 with over 3,000 athletes, 74 delegations, and the first opening ceremony held indoors. Behind the celebration, a narrowly saved event is testing a new model.
A federal judge has approved the record $1.5 billion settlement reached by Anthropic with authors and publishers. Behind this historic amount, a decisive boundary emerges between AI training and the piracy of works.
After three years on the run, former Colonel Nelson Haase Mazzei has been arrested and incarcerated in Chile. Convicted for the kidnappings and murders of VÃctor Jara and Littré Quiroga, he was the last fugitive in this emblematic case of Pinochet's dictatorship.
At 83, Carly Simon reveals she is living with Parkinson's disease and has undergone surgery for skin cancer. The icon of 'Youâre So Vain' refuses to let illness dictate the next chapter of her story: a new original album will be released on August 14.
Twelve Torah scrolls disappeared from a synagogue in Levallois-Perret during the night of July 26 to 27. Beyond their material value, this targeted theft strikes at the heart of religious heritage and raises concerns within the Jewish community in France.
The National Portrait Gallery in London has acquired a portrait of Charli XCX by Harley Weir. Behind this image of the Brat era, the museum honors an artist who has become a global phenomenon across music, fashion, and cinema.
More than thirty years after its abandonment, Trojan Souls is back in the spotlight. This secret project brought together George Michael, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Sade, and other legends. An unreleased duet exists, but its release still depends on crucial permissions.
Vacated and promised a spectacular transformation, the Montparnasse Tower finds itself on the brink of a standstill. A conflict among co-owners threatens a project estimated at 800 million euros, while the Paris City Hall urges the parties to reach an agreement before critical deadlines.
At 83, Carly Simon reveals she is living with Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for a basal cell carcinoma on her face. The icon of 'Youâre So Vain' is transforming this ordeal into a creative comeback with a new album set to release on August 14.
Ariana Grande is taking legal action against still-unknown hackers accused of infiltrating the star's circle and leaking songs, images, and private videos. The lawsuit mentions 45 stolen tracks for the year 2023 alone and a campaign that has allegedly been ongoing for years.
After more than three years away, 'Ted Lasso' returns on August 5, 2026, on Apple TV. Jason Sudeikis is back in Richmond, but this time to coach a second-division women's team. This shift in focus could reignite the series and further expand its global phenomenon.
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