After a blank year, WOMAD has reunited with its audience at a new site in Neston Park. Featuring Oumou Sangaré, Barrington Levy, Daniela Mercury, and artists from several continents, this return confirms the strength of a festival that prioritizes discovery over algorithms.
After twenty years, Oprah Winfrey announces the closure of her academy for girls in South Africa by the end of 2027. The campus will be transferred to the Gauteng authorities, while a national scholarship program aims to extend the mission.
Too $hort releases "Sir Too $hort Vol. 2: Drink & Smoke," his 23rd studio album, entirely produced by Lil Jon. At 60, the Oakland pioneer turns this release into a manifesto for hip-hop that can age, transmit, and remain competitive.
Ariana Grande unveils 'Petal', her eighth studio album, defying expectations with a more restrained, intimate, and experimental pop sound. A risky choice that opens a new chapter after 'Wicked' and questions the race for spectacle in global music.
BTS has decided not to submit either their album 'ARIRANG' or its songs for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy's response transforms this withdrawal into a global debate on the recognition of Asian pop.
A judge in Los Angeles has determined that there is sufficient evidence to send D4vd to trial in the murder case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14. The artist pleads not guilty.
George Clooney, Amal, and their children left their property near Brignoles in the face of a wildfire. Behind this highly publicized evacuation, a wave of fires is affecting France and several European countries.
Kavinsky, the French DJ behind 'Nightcall', was found dead at his Paris home at the age of 50. From the soundtrack of 'Drive' to the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, his iconic track transcended cinema, generations, and borders.
A BBC documentary reports testimonies from women accusing Jared Leto of inappropriate sexual behavior when they were teenagers. The actor and singer categorically denies any sexual assault. What we know, what remains alleged, and why the case is shaking Hollywood.
Lorde, Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Olivia Dean, JENNIE, and The xx headline a historic edition of Lollapalooza in Chicago. With over 170 artists, eight stages, and a global broadcast, the festival transforms into a real-world test for the music industry.
Two months after the end of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert receives an anti-censorship award from the American Book Awards. Amid CBS's financial justifications and suspicions of political motives, this honor transforms his departure into a global symbol of editorial freedom.
A judge in Los Angeles has deemed the evidence sufficient to send D4vd to a jury in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The decision irrevocably transforms the fate of the artist who rose to fame on TikTok, while his defense contests the murder charge.
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