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• Gemma Chan Discusses Indie Film 'Josephine' and Anna May Wong Biopic with Jon M. Chu other

  In the latest edition of CULTURED magazine's 'Cult of Personality,' actress Gemma Chan sat down with director Jon M. Chu, recognized for his work on 'Crazy Rich Asians,' to talk…

• Mayday: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh in 1980s Cold War Comedy other

  The film 'Mayday' features Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh as a buddy duo in a 1980s Cold War comedy. The plot follows a US pilot who crashes behind Soviet lines, leading to a…

• Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Play Vogue's 'Off the Cuff' Ahead of 'Practical Magic 2' other

  In anticipation of the September 11 debut of 'Practical Magic 2,' Vogue conducted an interview series titled 'Off the Cuff' featuring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. Bullock…

• WHAT IF: Isaac Asimov on AI Ethics in Imaginary Interview other

  Collater.al's 'WHAT IF' series presents a fictional interview with Isaac Asimov, exploring his views on modern artificial intelligence. The piece imagines Asimov's reactions to…

• US Supreme Court Allows Trump's White House Ballroom Construction to Continue other

  The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of a ballroom at the White House, overturning a lower court's stay. The decision, made…

• WWII Sugar Rationing Linked to Lower Dementia and Cancer Risk Decades Later other

  In July 2025, two studies were published in Neurology and npj Aging, followed by a third in August 2025 in PNAS, all investigating the long-term health impacts of sugar rationing…

• Remembering Michael Steinberg: A Master Music Critic's Legacy other

  Michael Steinberg, a master music critic, is remembered for his 12-year tenure delivering exemplary reviews and essays. His writing was characterized by a distinctly personal,…

• Markiplier 'Genuinely Sad' Over GoPro's $285M AI Optics Merger other

  Mark Fischbach, widely recognized as Markiplier, expressed his disappointment regarding GoPro's announcement of its merger with Starman Optical, which is valued at $285 million…

• French Cinema Attendance Hits Historic August High other

  In August 2026, French cinema attendance reached an unprecedented level for that month, driven by a robust lineup of American films including "L'Odyssée" and "Spider-Man: Brand…

• Iran Attack on Saudi Tanker Kills Two Filipino Sailors other

  According to Saudi Arabia, an attack on a supertanker owned by Bahri resulted in the deaths of two Filipino sailors in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred late on Monday…

• Hamburg Theater Stages Play About Beached Whale Timmy Amid Blasphemy Threats other

  The Ernst-Deutsch-Theater in Hamburg is implementing security measures for its production of "Timmy – die Hope stirbt zuletzt," a play about the beached whale Timmy, following a…

• The Mystery of Raphael's 'Lady with a Unicorn': Who Was She? other

  The woman depicted in Raphael's 'La Dame à la Licorne' (c. 1505–1506) remains unidentified. This artwork, located in the Borghese Gallery, features a young lady alongside a…

• George Clooney Criticizes Trump Administration at Venice Film Festival other

  At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, Hollywood star George Clooney, aged 65, launched a scathing critique of the Trump administration, using the term 'kakistocracy' to describe a…

• Blind Brazilian Surfer Derek Rabelo Rides Waves Using Sound other

  Derek Rabelo, a 34-year-old surfer hailing from Guarapari, Brazil, has been blind since birth due to congenital glaucoma. Yet, he’s carved out a professional surfing career by…

• Hong Kong Independent Bookstores Face Crackdown Under Security Laws other

  Independent bookstores in Hong Kong, essential for mainland Chinese readers seeking politically sensitive works, are facing serious challenges after arrests linked to a national…

• Cinema's New Season: Homage to Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Venice Film Festival, and Turkish Western other

  The French television program 'À l'Affiche!' on France 24, aired on September 2, 2026, dedicated its episode to the start of the cinema season. The show paid tribute to French…

• Rechte Influencer im Wahlkampf: AfD setzt auf Instagram-Profile in Sachsen-Anhalt other

  Kurz vor der Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt werben mehrere rechte Influencer auf Instagram für die AfD. Zu den Profilen gehören „Carofragt“, „Mädel mit Meinung“ und Paul Klemm.…

• Kendall Jenner Arrives at Venice Film Festival with Oversized Chanel Bag other

  The 2026 Venice Film Festival has commenced, and Kendall Jenner was among the first celebrities to land at Venice Marco Polo Airport, turning the arrivals area into a runway. The…

• California Legislature Approves Faster Tax Credit Redemption for Film and TV other

  The California Legislature approved SB 186, which permits film and television studios to convert state tax credits into cash after two years rather than the previous five. This…

• Monchi's Brandmauer Stance and Louis de Funès Films Today other

  In a 2019 interview, actor Charly Hübner discussed his departure from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, his Eastern German upbringing, and the rapid changes following the fall of the Berlin…

• French Language's Diplomatic Role Debated at Sorbonne Event other

  On September 4-5, 2026, the Sorbonne in Paris hosts 'La Fabrique de la Diplomatie', a two-day event organized by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The event…

• Coral Records Show El Niño Events Have Intensified as Planet Warms other

  A recent study published in Science on August 27 indicates that El Niño occurrences have become more severe in the last few decades, likely as a result of climate change driven by…

• Sweat-Jetting: The New Travel Trend Blending Fitness and Tourism other

  Sweat-jetting, a trend where travelers combine fitness activities with tourism, has been named the #1 travel trend for 2026 by TripAdvisor's Trendcast. Accor Hotels reports a 50%…

• Bouba's Debut Solo Show 'Neuf moi(s)' at Point Virgule other

  Comedian Bouba (with a 'u') is set to premiere his first solo show, 'Neuf moi(s)', at the Point Virgule theater in Paris. The show, which explores his experiences during his…

• Pallas's Cat Filmed in Iran's Mazandaran Province other

  Majid Batebi, a wildlife enthusiast, has recorded rare footage of a Pallas's cat in the Mazandaran mountains of northern Iran. The brief video, shared on Instagram on August 15,…

• Photographer Loses Copyright Lawsuit Against Getty Images other

  In August 2026, a New York district court dismissed a lawsuit for copyright infringement brought by a professional photographer against Getty Images. The ruling stated that the…

• Women Lead Norway's Seaweed Revolution for Sustainable Food other

  In Norway, a movement centered around seaweed, predominantly driven by women, is transforming sustainable practices in eating, farming, and living. At Lilløy Lindenberg, a private…

• Jonathan Bailey Withdraws from West End Revival of 'Sunday in the Park with George' other

  Jonathan Bailey has followed Ariana Grande in withdrawing from the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical 'Sunday in the Park with George'. Bailey announced his decision…

• White-Headed Ducks: Spain's Conservation Success, Global Decline other

  White-headed ducks, known for their bright blue bills and elaborate courtship displays, are a conservation paradox. In Spain, a dramatic recovery from just 22 birds in the late…

• Designer Alexis Nevan Whelan Crafts Entire Wedding Wardrobe for Nevis Nuptials other

  Bridal designer Alexis Nevan Whelan, founder of her eponymous brand, designed and created her entire wedding wardrobe for her three-day wedding celebration on the Caribbean island…

• Win a Double Pass to Shell Flower's Journal Time Workshop in Sydney other

  Shell Flower, a stationery brand founded by Elle Judge, is hosting a junk journaling workshop called Journal Time at Made590, a craft haven in Marrickville, Sydney/Warrane, on…

• Scotland to Pilot Basic Income for Artists, Following Irish Model other

  Scotland's Culture Secretary Màiri McAllan has confirmed that a minimum income scheme for artists will be introduced, drawing inspiration from Ireland's successful Basic Income…

• Cordula Trantow, Star of 'Die Brücke', Dies at 83 other

  Cordula Trantow, the German actress who gained early fame through the film 'Die Brücke' (The Bridge), has died at the age of 83. Trantow was known as a multifaceted talent,…

• China-Egypt Air Drills Signal Expanding Military Reach other

  Recent air exercises conducted jointly by China and Egypt in Egypt underscore Beijing's increasing ability to project military strength in alignment with its international…

• Carlos Sambricio Lecture on 18th-Century Housing at Prado other

  On October 8, 2026, at 18:30, the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid will host the Juan de Villanueva Conference, delivered by architect and historian Carlos Sambricio. The…

• Lizzo 'relieved' as judge dismisses remaining claims in wardrobe assistant's lawsuit other

  Lizzo, the acclaimed pop musician known as Melissa Viviane Jefferson, expressed gratitude after a federal court dismissed claims from a lawsuit by her former wardrobe assistant,…

• 17-Year-Old Influencer Max Schneller Fights AfD Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt Election other

  Max Schneller, a 17-year-old from Bad Dürrenberg, Germany, has become a prominent voice against the far-right AfD party ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Schneller, who…

• San Francisco Opera Postpones Annual Ball Amid Musicians' Strike Threat other

  The San Francisco Opera has postponed its Opera Ball, its largest annual fundraiser, originally scheduled for September 12, the opening night of the season. The postponement comes…

• AI Slop Cleanup Burdens Freelance Designers other

  The landscape for freelance graphic designers is shifting, as they are now more often engaged to refine AI-generated content instead of producing original designs. Lisa, a…

• Vogue's New Grunge Look: Gauzy, Undone, and Easy other

  Vogue presents a new interpretation of grunge style, moving away from flannel to embrace airy, undone, and easy aesthetics. The feature showcases models including Gigi Hadid, Anok…