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.
Police stopped a celebration party attended by Mick Jagger on the Italian island of Stromboli due to a local Wednesday music ban, though the incident was resolved without major conflict.
Warhammer Skulls 2026 video game festival returns with new game announcements, updates, and trailers across multiple platforms including Xbox releases.
A viral video of actress Kangana Ranaut wearing a mangalsutra and green bangles sparked wedding rumors, though the look is likely for her Queen 2 film shoot.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced remake removes the original's modern-day narrative, replacing it with 'What If?' scenario rifts featuring Edward Kenway while adding 6 hours of new pirate exploration content.
Bandai Namco released a new trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, a Sword Art Online ARPG, showcasing gameplay mechanics including avatar creation, combat systems, abilities, and partner features.
The Badalona Museum opens an exhibition on Spain's 1976-1978 democratic transition, part of a 24-municipality network showcasing how Catalan cities recovered democracy.
Pedro Almodóvar presenta 'Amarga Navidad' en Cannes con posibilidades reales de ganar la Palma de Oro, su primer premio máximo en el festival, gracias a la composición del jurado y la ausencia de obras incontestables.
Netmarble launched the 'Perfect 7' Legend Festival update for mobile RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, featuring new hero Meliodas and anniversary events with 70M+ cumulative downloads.
Director Ira Sachs and actor Rami Malek present 'The Man I Love,' a film depicting 1980s New York during the AIDS epidemic, earning critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival.
Actress Judith Godrèche, who sparked France's Me Too movement, reports receiving no acting work since her allegations, now pivoting to directing at Cannes Film Festival.
Netflix's three-part Kylie documentary showcases pop icon Kylie Minogue's 40-year career marked by resilience, revealing a second cancer diagnosis in 2021 and struggles with IVF alongside her artistic evolution.
Researchers using advanced electron microscopy discovered bacteria living within mitochondria of distant eukaryotic species, introducing the concept of 'mitobiosis' and revealing mitochondria as previously unknown microbial niches.
PlayStation's June State of Play will showcase Marvel's Wolverine gameplay ahead of its September 15 launch. Insomniac Games' anticipated superhero title will feature prominently in the over-60-minute presentation.
Miles Teller explained his 10-year avoidance of editorial profiles, citing a mishandled 2015 Esquire interview that he felt misrepresented him and violated his trust.
Mackenzie Shirilla, imprisoned for a fatal 2022 crash in Ohio, stated in a jail call she doesn't need rehabilitation, as a Netflix documentary renewed public attention to the case involving two deaths.
The US Navy confirmed deployment of the nuclear-powered USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to the Caribbean amid escalating tensions with Cuba, marking a significant military presence in the region.
A woman died after falling 600 meters at Chile's Llaima volcano on her birthday. Her body was recovered Monday after weather delays, revealing the hiking group had not completed mandatory safety registration.
Catalan director Aina Clotet won the Critics' Week revelation award at Cannes Film Festival for her film 'Viva', recognized for visceral and transgressive cinema.
Ram introduces three new Rumble Bee models for 2027, including a 777-hp Hellcat version, reviving the muscle truck segment with powerful Hemi V-8 engines despite ongoing fuel price concerns.
Researchers developed CaroFlex, a 3D-printed hydrogel implant that uses electrical stimulation to reduce blood pressure without medication, reducing hypertension by over 15% in rat trials.
Director Christopher Nolan reveals he avoids using cellphones and email, describing them as 'digital shackles' that constrain creative thinking and personal autonomy.
Estrela, a nearly century-old Brazilian toy manufacturer, filed for judicial recovery to restructure debt amid high interest rates, credit constraints, and shifting consumer habits toward digital entertainment.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla undertook separate engagements on day two of their Northern Ireland visit, with the King good-naturedly handling a bird droppings incident during a Newcastle walkabout.
Totó la Momposina, the celebrated Colombian vocalist who brought cumbia and folk music to global audiences, has died aged 85 from a heart attack. Her legacy spans decades of cultural diplomacy and influence across hip-hop and contemporary music.
