Culture & Arts
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary opening features unprecedented commemoration of Jewish artists murdered under Nazi rule and explicit warnings against rising antisemitism and far-right threats to German democracy.
Bayreuth Festival marks 150 years with reckoning on Wagner's Nazi ties, antisemitism
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary opening features unprecedented commemoration of Jewish artists murdered under Nazi rule and explicit warnings against…
High5 must-do events in Westmoreland County this weekend
Westmoreland County offers diverse weekend entertainment June 26-28, including Pride celebrations, bluegrass festival, home tour, gallery picnic, and free conc…
HighEdinburgh book festival breaks the mold with music, theatre and cross-genre events
Edinburgh's book festival is expanding beyond traditional author talks to feature musical performances, theatre, and interdisciplinary events with writers like…
HighEmmy Awards: Behind-the-scenes moments and viral highlights from TV's biggest night
The 2026 Emmy Awards featured historic wins for Matthew Rhys and Jean Smart, hosted by Mariska Hargitay. Backstage coverage captured viral moments, celebrity r…
HighHit teen series 'Ang Mutya ng Section E' celebrates viral success with live OST concert
The breakout Filipino teen series 'Ang Mutya ng Section E' launches a live concert celebrating its original soundtrack on June 20, featuring OPM artists and th…
HighAndy Weir's 'The Martian' Gets Stunning Deluxe Edition for 15th Anniversary
A new special hardcover edition of Andy Weir's bestselling sci-fi novel 'The Martian' was released May 26, 2026, featuring deluxe design elements to commemorat…
HighUniversity student improvises as emergency pianist for La La Land concert in Sydney
A 21-year-old audience member stepped in to perform as keyboardist when the orchestra's regular player fell ill during La La Land in Concert in Sydney, success…
HighLily Allen defends brief West End Girl shows as artistic choice amid fan backlash
Lily Allen is defending her 55-minute West End Girl tour shows after fan complaints about ticket value and lack of crowd interaction. The singer says the theat…
HighArts engagement linked to slower biological ageing, UCL study finds
UCL research shows that regular engagement with arts and culture—singing, painting, museum visits—is linked to slower biological aging, with weekly participati…
HighBoards of Canada's New Track Soundtracks A24's Record-Breaking 'Backrooms'
Boards of Canada's first album in 13 years, Inferno, features a track in the end credits of A24's horror film Backrooms, which became a record-breaking box off…
HighTony Awards 2026: Play categories steal the show as musicals disappoint
The 79th Tony Awards features exceptionally strong play categories with revivals like "Death of a Salesman" leading contention, while musical nominees lack com…
HighBrenda Fricker, First Female Irish Oscar Winner, Dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, the first female Irish Oscar winner for acting, has died aged 81. The acclaimed performer won the Academy Award for her role in My Left Foot an…
HighWill Smith to Perform at Rock in Rio 2024 in Brazil Debut
Will Smith will perform at Rock in Rio 2024 on September 19, marking his first appearance at the festival as a musician rather than a film promoter. The 55-yea…
HighStockett returns with novel exploring eugenics, Depression-era hardship
Kathryn Stockett, author of the bestselling novel 'The Help,' has released her second novel 17 years later, tackling dark historical themes including eugenics…
MediumEmmy Rossum reveals secret marriage at 21 driven by ultimatum, planned divorce before ceremony
Actress Emmy Rossum disclosed on a podcast that she accepted a marriage ultimatum at 21 from a boyfriend, kept the wedding secret, and was already planning div…
HighTitanic Producer Reveals Production's 'Darkest Days' in New Memoir
Producer Jon Landau's memoir reveals the challenging production of James Cameron's 1997 Titanic, including months of postproduction cuts, studio rumors, and pr…
HighFive cultural events to explore in Boston this April
The Boston Globe highlights five cultural and educational events in the Boston area, including author talks, virtual performances, theater, and family activiti…
HighCanal+ chief threatens blacklist of 600+ filmmakers who protested Bolloré's influence
Canal+ chief threatens to blacklist 600+ cinema figures who signed petition opposing billionaire owner Bolloré's media influence, escalating cultural industry…
HighRam Charan, Janhvi Kapoor launch RC16 with star-studded ceremony
Ram Charan's next film RC16 launched with Janhvi Kapoor as lead, featuring Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman and director Buchi Babu Sana, drawing major Telug…
HighTeyana Taylor's emotional Icon award and Lauryn Hill tribute dominate BET Awards
Teyana Taylor won multiple awards including Icon of the Year at the BET Awards, delivering an emotional acceptance speech about gratitude and legacy. Lauryn Hi…
HighRam Charan's 'Peddi' Opens Hindi Advance Bookings Ahead of June 4 Release
Ram Charan's sports action film Peddi opens Hindi advance bookings ahead of June 4 release. The Rs 350 crore production features music by AR Rahman with multip…
HighVenice Film Festival Takes Aim at Murdoch and Musk in Star-Studded 2026 Lineup
Venice's 83rd film festival opens with Danny Boyle's drama about Rupert Murdoch's Sun acquisition and Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, though female direct…
HighELLE Australia's Next Gen Awards spotlight emerging creative talent across nine categories
ELLE Australia's 2026 Next Gen Awards will celebrate emerging creative talent across nine categories at a Sydney event on September 2, featuring partnerships w…
HighAmy Sherald: From Obscurity to American Master
Artist Amy Sherald, who painted Michelle Obama's official portrait, has become one of America's most celebrated painters despite years of obscurity and a life-…
HighVenice Golden Lion Goes to 'Woman Unknown' on Merit, Not Gender, Says Jury Head Gyllenhaal
May El-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown,' a Danish WWII drama, won the Golden Lion at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal emphasized the awa…
HighEpic Film Reignites Passion for Homer's Ancient Classic
The IMAX film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey is driving audiences to explore the 2,700-year-old original text, creating a cultural moment bridging modern cinema…
MediumTerrifier 3 Set Photos Reveal Art the Clown's Bloody Holiday Return as Santa
Set photos from Terrifier 3 show Art the Clown returning as a blood-soaked Santa Claus. Director Damien Leone plans a shorter film with toned-down supernatural…
HighDiCaprio Snags Rights to Oscar-Winning 'Another Round' Remake, Sparks Fan Backlash
Leonardo DiCaprio's production company acquired remake rights to the Oscar-winning Danish film 'Another Round,' sparking social media backlash over Hollywood's…
HighAtwood Reveals Real-World Roots of 'Handmaid's Tale' Dystopia
Margaret Atwood discusses how historical events, political movements, and personal experiences inspired her dystopian novel 'The Handmaid's Tale,' including th…
HighSydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun share PDA-filled Venice getaway at Film Festival
Actress Sydney Sweeney and music executive Scooter Braun were photographed sharing PDA during a gondola ride in Venice while attending the 2026 Venice Film Fes…
HighLithgow, Metcalf lead winners at 2026 Tony Awards
John Lithgow won best lead actor for "Giant" and Laurie Metcalf claimed her third acting Tony for "Death of a Salesman" at the 79th Tony Awards held Sunday in…
HighBook of Mormon Cancels Broadway Run Through May 17 After Theater Fire
A fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on May 4 forced The Book of Mormon to cancel performances through May 17. The three-alarm blaze in the electrical room cau…
HighCBS Sunday Morning previews fall's hottest entertainment: Haring, Raye, Stallone
CBS News Sunday Morning previews its Sept. 27 episode featuring segments on new filmmakers, Keith Haring art exhibits, British singer Raye, AI risks, and Sylve…
HighBroadway's Book Of Mormon halts 2-week run after theatre fire damages lighting booth
The Book of Mormon, Broadway's 10th longest-running musical, cancelled performances for two weeks after an electrical fire damaged the Eugene O'Neill Theater's…
HighSlam Frank: The Anne Frank rap musical that's dividing theater audiences
Slam Frank, a satirical musical reimagining Anne Frank as a pansexual Latina rapper, opens off-Broadway after sold-out workshop run, sparking debate about iden…
HighDevon museum celebrates fungi's 'cultural world' with sound art and scientific collaboration
Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum hosts 'Living Labyrinths', an exhibition exploring fungi through sound installations, sculptures, and scientific collabor…
HighNagaland's 'Angh' wins Toronto prize, charts rare path to Oscar consideration
Angh, a Konyak-language film from Nagaland directed by Theja Rio, won the Platform Prize at Toronto International Film Festival, positioning it for potential O…
HighRam Charan's 'Peddi' Postponed to April 30, 2026
The sports action film Peddi starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor has been postponed to April 30, 2026, providing breathing room from competing releases. The…
HighPeddi's Hindi Version Crashes Amid Janhvi Kapoor Controversy
Ram Charan's sports drama Peddi experienced a sharp box office decline on its first Monday, with the Hindi version dropping to ₹0.89 crore from ₹3 crore, attri…
HighTim Curry, Rocky Horror Picture Show icon, dies at 80
British actor Tim Curry, best known for his cult role as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died peacefully at age 80. Stars including Sus…
HighTravolta Makes Directorial Debut at Cannes, Receives Honorary Palme d'Or
Actor John Travolta premiered his first film as director at Cannes, receiving an honorary Palma d'Oro and reflecting on his decades-long career transition to f…
HighSummer 2026 Music Highlights: A Gallery of Live Performances Across America
CBS News photojournalists document summer 2026's major music events, featuring performances from Bruce Springsteen, Ed Sheeran, and 600+ artists at Milwaukee's…
HighSamsung Art Store Debuts A24 Film Collection on Malaysian-Market TVs
Samsung Art Store debuts its first cinematic collection with 38 stills from A24 films, available on supported Samsung Art TVs including models sold in Malaysia.
HighGuitarricadelafuente compite por el Oscar con 'La nieve' de 'La bola negra'
El artista español Guitarricadelafuente entra en la carrera por el Oscar a Mejor canción original con 'La nieve' de 'La bola negra', compitiendo contra temas d…
HighCumming and Henderson reunite for intimate musical about life's precious moments
Scottish actors Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson, who met 40 years ago on a drama set, reunite for a musical about life's precious moments told through accum…
HighIconic Filipino rock band delivers sold-out reunion show, announces national tour
Razorback, a legendary Filipino rock band, performed a sold-out reunion concert at New Frontier Theater in Cubao, delivering a 21-song set that transported fan…
HighFrom Serena's Stand-In to US Open Debut: Teen Frodin's Dream Match
Thea Frodin, who played young Serena Williams in 'King Richard', makes her US Open main-draw debut at 17, facing world number two Elena Rybakina after winning…
HighJudge Dismisses Lively's Sexual Harassment Claims But Preserves Retaliation Case Against Baldoni
A federal judge dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni but preserved retaliation and breach of contract claims for trial, all…
HighFrom Self-Publishing to Netflix: Sue Nyathi on Writing, Polygamy and Affordability
Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-published her debut novel The Polygamist in 2012 after rejection, which became a Netflix hit now in top 10 globally. She ad…
HighUP Diliman Recognizes 35 Artists Across Multiple Disciplines for 2023-2026
University of the Philippines Diliman announced 35 UP Artists across two cycles, with 23 ranked as UP Artist I, eight as UP Artist II, and four as UP Artist II…
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