Madrid, Woody Allen’s new cinematic muse
Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.…
National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after row over Churchill’s legacy
The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India. Read More
Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest…
Hollywood stars oppose AI: how a new register protects artists’ identities
A new free tool allows artists to decide whether or not to give the green light for their image to be used by artificial intelligence. Read More
Cate Blanchett launches free tool to help people protect identity from AI
The acclaimed Australian actor presented her Human Consent Registry at the European Parliament. The tool allows people to protect their likeness from being used by AII. Read More
Paris neighborhood fighting the heatwave with with ‘Ciné-clim’ initiative
In order to combat the days’ highest temperature peaks, one cultural initiative in Paris has everyone asking: “Why isn’t this nation-wide?” Read More
Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drunk-driving crash
A criminal court in Bangkok has sentenced Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, to two years in prison for “drunk driving resulting in loss of life”. Read More
Romeo Beckham to make acting debut in queer tennis film ‘Forty Love’
After pursuing careers in football, tennis and modelling, 23-year-old Romeo Beckham is making his acting debut in a new French film, set to be released later this year. Read More
Rock in Rio 2026: live music still draws thousands
The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone. Read More
‘The Blair Witch Project’ movie reboot will haunt cinemas in 2027
The reimagining of the horror feature that became a worldwide sensation in 1999 is set to be released next year. Can it succeed where previous sequels failed? Read More