Javier Morales — Entertainment & Culture Editor 
The longlist for the 2026 INKL was announced on Tuesday, featuring 13 nominated books selected from 163 novels read by the judges, according to reports from the Los Angeles Times. The prestigious fiction award is open to novels written in English and published in the U.K. and/or Ireland. The judging panel was chaired by historian … Read more
According to BBC Newsbeat, the web series has transformed from a north-west London youth club project into a global phenomenon that outpaces traditional talk shows and shapes modern celebrity promotion. Ten years ago, Amelia Dimoldenberg started interviewing grime artists for a column in magazine The Cut at the Stowe Centre youth club in north-west London. … Read more
Actor Miloš Biković and actress Nina Janković are vacationing with their families in Montenegro, staying at a luxury hotel in Kumbor. The two colleagues, who recently worked together on the third season of the series Senke nad Balkanom, have shared photos of their joint holiday involving their partners and children. The gathering marks a rare … Read more
Transitioning from the baseball diamond to the dance floor required months of intense physical and mental conditioning. Alongside his partner Allison Rodríguez Díaz, the former athlete secured the $40,000 grand prize in a closely contested finale. Athletic Discipline Meets the Dance Floor Balancing active participation in double-A baseball with daily dance rehearsals proved demanding. De … Read more
Bas guitarist Ingars Viļums has denied plans to leave Prāta Vētra after his absence from the group’s Pirmās dienas tūre finale on July 18 sparked spectator curiosity. In an interview with the magazine Privātā Dzīve, Viļums clarified that his absence from the Liepāja stadium “Daugava” concert was pre-arranged with the other members of the band. … Read more
Conductor Ivars Cinkuss shocked his wife and fans in downtown Riga when he unexpectedly cut off his signature long blond hair. Meanwhile, Čikāgas piecīši soloist and choral conductor Lorija Vuda-Cinkusa is balancing an active summer touring schedule with the Latvian country music band Sestā jūdze and leading two men’s choirs. For years, choral conductor Ivars … Read more
Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson-area home, investigators are still evaluating conflicting ransom notes and extensive DNA evidence. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos maintains that the case remains active and resolvable, while television host Savannah Guthrie continues her public appeals for information. Almost six months after the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy … Read more
Torn Banner Studios has announced that the cooperative horror first-person shooter No More Room in Hell 2 will exit Early Access and officially release Version 1.0 on August 11, 2026. The title will be available on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The … Read more
Capcom Co. shares surged up to 19% on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the company reported a first-quarter operating profit of ¥41.1 billion ($251 million). The results, which beat analyst expectations, were driven by the launch of the new IP Pragmata and sales of catalog titles, particularly the Resident Evil franchise. The market reaction was … Read more
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed a 113-page federal antitrust lawsuit in Los Angeles on Tuesday, alleging that media mogul Jay Penske, Penske Media Corporation, and billionaire Todd Boehly orchestrated a fraudulent scheme to acquire the Golden Globe Awards, dismantle the 80-year-old organization, and monopolize the entertainment awards market. Federal Lawsuit Alleges Fraudulent Takeover and … Read more