Rosalía dominates 2026 Spanish Music Academy Awards with eight wins
Spanish artist Rosalía swept the 2026 Academia de la Música awards with eight wins, while legendary musician Joan Manuel Serrat received the Honor Prize.
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Hans Zimmer's 'Next Level' Arena Tour Lands in Australia This October
Composer Hans Zimmer announces his 'Next Level' arena tour across Australia in October 2026, featuring a 19-piece band and innovative stage design following 50 sold-out European shows.
ABC News Director Justin Stevens Steps Down After 19 Years
Justin Stevens, ABC's director of news for four years, has resigned after 19 years with the organisation, citing professional and personal reasons as the right time to move on.
New Irish Works 2026: Group show explores photography's partial nature
A triennial exhibition of 10 Irish lens-based artists at Dublin's International Centre for the Image explores photography beyond the decisive moment, examining archives, memory, politics, and visibility through complex, multifaceted approaches.
Southeast Asian desire exhibition celebrates liberation while sidestepping power dynamics
A major Singapore exhibition on desire in Southeast Asian art receives critical praise for institutional recognition of sexual expression while facing scrutiny for oversimplifying power dynamics and avoiding harder questions about consent and objectification.
AI in Cinema: Writers Fear It While Industry Embraces It
The film industry faces a paradox as AI-generated content gains market traction despite widespread author concerns. Cannes 2026 will feature the first fully AI-made film and establish a dedicated AI forum.
YouTube Music finally adds playlist sorting after decade-long wait
YouTube Music is rolling out playlist sorting by artist, album, or title—a feature competitors offered for years. The long-awaited capability has generated enthusiastic user response.
Electronic apex locators show comparable accuracy across irrigants in ex vivo study
Ex vivo study comparing three electronic apex locators found all devices achieved accuracy within ±0.5mm across different irrigants, with Root ZX Mini showing highest overall performance and X-Smart Pro+ GL4 excelling in EDTA solutions.
Banks closed across 17 Indian states today for Eid-ul-Adha; digital services remain active
Banks across multiple Indian states remain closed on May 27, 2026, for Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid), though digital banking services continue uninterrupted.
BRB rescue plan secured with FGC credit and bank guarantees
Brazil's Federal District and Union reach preliminary agreement to capitalize Banco de Brasília through FGC credit with private and public bank guarantees, using FPE/FPM funds as collateral without federal backing.
Wayans Defends Chappelle's Trans Jokes Despite Having Transgender Child
Marlon Wayans defended his friendship with Dave Chappelle over the comedian's transgender jokes, arguing comedy requires freedom of expression despite Wayans having a transgender child.
Two echinocandins show promise as eye infection treatments in animal study
Two echinocandin drugs, rezafungin and anidulafungin, demonstrate effectiveness comparable to existing treatments for serious fungal eye infections caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in preclinical studies.
Norwegian Crown Prince confirms Princess Mette-Marit needs lung transplant
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway announced that his wife, Princess Mette-Marit, requires a lung transplant due to serious health complications.
BRB supera fase crítica da crise após acordo entre GDF, União e STF
Governadora Celina Leão afirma que Banco de Brasília sai de momento grave após avanço em negociações entre GDF, União e STF para operação bilionária de capitalização da instituição.
Celina diz que acordo com a União "retira o BRB de dificuldade"
O GDF e governo federal fecharam acordo para operação de crédito de até R$ 6,6 bilhões que evita quebra do Banco de Brasília, afetado pela crise do Banco Master.
BTS Named Artist of the Year at 2026 American Music Awards
BTS was crowned Artist of the Year at the 52nd American Music Awards, with performances from New Kids on the Block and Keith Urban highlighting nostalgia-driven entertainment.
Mariah Carey brings Christmas concert to Brazil for first time with tickets near R$10,000
Mariah Carey announces her first-ever Christmas concert performances in Brazil, with shows scheduled in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in November, featuring ticket prices near R$10,000.
Chipotle's Crispy Chicken Test Sparks Fan Demand for Nationwide Rollout
Chipotle is testing a new crispy chicken protein option in select stores, generating significant customer demand for nationwide expansion of the menu item.
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils Third Album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love'
Olivio Rodrigo revealed her third album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' with a dual-sided structure of 13 tracks, releasing June 12 with singles 'Drop Dead' and 'The Cure.'
Sydney Vivid Festival Cancels Drone Shows After 89 Units Crash Into Harbour
Nearly 90 drones plummeted into Sydney's Darling Harbour during the Vivid light festival due to technical difficulties, prompting cancellation of future shows and raising safety concerns.
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl' Tracklist
Olivia Rodrigo revealed the tracklist for her third album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' arriving June 12 with previously released singles and new tracks divided into thematic sections.
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils 13-Track 'You Seem Pretty Sad' Album Tracklist
Olivia Rodrigo unveiled the 13-track tracklist for her upcoming third studio album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' arriving June 12 with lead single 'Drop Dead' already at No. 1.
Marjorie Estiano Defends Choice to Remain Childless at 44
Marjorie Estiano, 44, publicly defends her decision not to have children, describing it as a path of rejection. The Brazilian actress explains her personal choice amid broader societal discussions about motherhood.
Fundo ligado ao Master adquiriu R$ 3,6 bi em créditos suspeitos para limpar balanço
Fundo SDG II comprou R$ 3,6 bilhões em empréstimos suspeitos ligados à fraude do Banco Master, removendo créditos de risco do balanço da instituição e transferindo o impacto de possíveis calotes para cotistas do fundo.