Culture
AI Musicians Redefine Creativity in the Streaming Era
When most bands prepare for a performance, they rely on guitars, keyboards, and drums. British AI music creator Oliver McCann, who performs under the name imoliver, instead turns to...
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel...
Retailers Slash Seasonal Hiring to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring in the retail sector is on track to fall to its lowest...
Ford Offers Subprime Buyers Special Financing to Boost F-150 Sales
Ford Motor is ramping up efforts to drive sales of its flagship F-150 pickup...
New Home Sales Jump 20.5% in August Despite High Mortgage Rates
Sales of newly built homes surged 20.5% in August compared with July, marking the...
Exit 8 Turns Minimalist Game into a Haunting Psychological Thriller
When Japanese indie developer Kotake Create released The Exit 8 in 2023, it quickly gained a cult following. A minimalist walking simulator set in...
Second Shot at Love Balances Comedy and Alcoholism With Familiar K-Drama Charm
Second Shot at Love, the latest romantic comedy starring Girls’ Generation’s Choi Soo-young and Gong Myung, opens with a bold statement about Korea’s drinking...
Kim Sae-ron’s Final Film Guitar Man Set for Release Amid Emotional Farewell
The upcoming film Guitar Man will mark the final on-screen appearance of the late actress Kim Sae-ron, whose radiant presence captivated audiences one last...
Silent Book Club: The Global Reading Movement Redefining Book Culture
ChatGPT said:On a warm Saturday morning in Jakarta, more than 260 people gathered in a park—not for a protest or concert, but for something...
Cannes 2025 Nears Finale with Palme d’Or Award Announcement
After nearly two weeks of cinematic brilliance, red carpet glamour, and late-night festivities along the French Riviera, the Cannes Film Festival is preparing for...
Spain Returns Civil War-Seized Paintings to Family of Former Madrid Mayor
ChatGPT said:In a historic act of cultural restitution, Spain has returned seven paintings that once belonged to Pedro Rico, the former mayor of Madrid,...
Palm Dog 2025 Celebrates Cinema’s Canine Stars at Cannes with Panda Taking Top Honors
The Palm Dog Awards once again stole the spotlight at Cannes, offering a playful contrast to the festival’s usual glamour. Now in its 25th...
Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value Earns Ovation at Cannes with Poignant Family Themes
Acclaimed filmmaker Joachim Trier has returned to the Cannes Film Festival with Sentimental Value, a deeply personal and emotionally resonant film that explores themes...
Ivors 2024: U2, Charli XCX, Berwyn, and Robbie Williams Among Top Honorees
Singers Charli XCX, Robbie Williams, Myles Smith, and rapper Berwyn were among the major winners at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards, Britain’s prestigious celebration...
Diego Cespedes’ “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” Wins Cannes Un Certain Regard Award
Chilean director Diego Cespedes won the prestigious Un Certain Regard award at the Cannes Film Festival for his debut feature, "The Mysterious Gaze of...
Paul Mescal Rejects “Brokeback Mountain” Comparisons for New Film “The History of Sound”
Irish actor Paul Mescal has pushed back against comparisons between his new period romance "The History of Sound" and the acclaimed gay cowboy film...
Ballet Legend Yuri Grigorovich Honored at Bolshoi Theatre Following His Death
Russia paid a solemn tribute to ballet legend Yuri Grigorovich on Friday at the Bolshoi Theatre, where he served as artistic director for many...
Austrian Eurovision Winner JJ Calls for Israel’s Exclusion from 2026 Contest Amid Gaza Conflict
Austrian singer JJ, who won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, sparked controversy by calling for Israel’s exclusion from the 2026 contest scheduled to take...
Jodie Foster Prefers Europe for Creative Freedom and Female Director Opportunities
Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster expressed a clear preference for working outside the United States during the Cannes Film Festival, citing greater creative freedom and...
