Cinema, music, arts, festivals and global cultural trends.
After the theaters, Billie Eilish and James Cameron are bringing their spectacular concert film to streaming. A new step that reveals the global battle to transform tours into sustainable audiovisual events.
With $360 million in three days across the United States and Canada, Spider-Man: Brand New Day surpasses Avengers: Endgame. A historic record that confirms the power of Tom Holland, Zendaya, and movie theaters.
Following Ryan Hurst's injury and the halt of filming, Dave Bautista is reportedly in discussions to take on the role of Kratos in Prime Video's God of War series. A replacement that could redefine one of the most anticipated streaming projects.
With Gilboard, DINO from SEVENTEEN transforms his alter ego Picheolin into a true artist. A retro, humorous, and strategic launch that goes beyond a mere solo project.
After three years away, Ted Lasso returns on August 5, 2026. This time, Jason Sudeikis coaches the women's team of AFC Richmond, a major shift for the series and Apple TV.
With 3,403 works from 97 countries, the South Korean GAMFF reveals the global explosion of generative cinema and the questions of rights, employment, and creation it imposes.
After two years and two months without a full album, Red Velvet unveils Velvet Summer and the title track Surfin' Boy, a strategic return at the heart of the K-pop summer.
After her world tour, Ariana Grande will significantly reduce her public appearances and abandon a major theatrical project in London.
Six sold-out Stade de France shows on a single tour, over one billion dollars in revenue, and 7.5 million tickets: The Weeknd is changing the game.
From August 5 to 15, Locarno brings together 233 films and 103 world premieres. An edition where French cinema dialogues with Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
From Charli XCX to JENNIE, from The xx to The Smashing Pumpkins, Lollapalooza 2026 has transformed Chicago into the capital of a now global, hybrid, and powerful pop.
With 3,649 performances, 53,884 shows, and artists from 71 countries, Fringe 2026 is set to transform Edinburgh into a global stage from August 7 to 31.
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