Javier Morales — Entertainment & Culture Editor 
The preliminary hearing for singer David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, began this week in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom. Burke, 21, faces charges including murder, sexual abuse of a minor, and the destruction of human remains in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The ongoing proceedings are intended to determine … Read more
Residents in the New South Wales Hunter Valley estate of Cliftleigh Meadows are facing a wave of parking fines, with some issued $330 penalties for parking on their own driveways. Local council officials maintain that any land past a property’s letterbox constitutes public space subject to strict road rules. Disputed Driveways in Cliftleigh Meadows The … Read more
The preliminary hearing for David Anthony Burke, a 21-year-old singer known by the stage name D4vd, began this week in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom. Burke is facing charges related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. During the opening day of the proceedings, prosecutors presented graphic evidence to the court, including crime scene … Read more
The Telugu film Chennai Love Story, starring Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya, released on July 24, 2026. Directed by Ravi Namburii and produced by SKN and Sai Rajesh, the emotional drama follows an aspiring filmmaker and a woman recovering from a broken engagement in Chennai. Cinema is often a game of timing and conviction. … Read more
Jason Alexander has apologized to Courtney Stodden for an inappropriate 2012 comedy sketch filmed when Stodden was 17. Following Stodden’s public call-out on Instagram, the actor expressed regret and donated $15,000 to Unchained At Last, a nonprofit dedicated to ending child marriage. The controversy centers on a sketch for the comedy site Funny or Die … Read more
The term “desire lines“—the informal paths carved by human movement—has emerged as a recurring motif in 2025. From the 14th Taipei Biennial to a new concourse at Frankfurt Airport, the concept is being used to explore human behavior, urban planning, and artistic expression. Taipei Biennial 2025: Mapping Human Yearning Curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till … Read more
U.S. The decision follows a lawsuit by 12 states, led by California, alleging the merger would stifle competition in theatrical distribution and cable licensing. By extending the pause, the court has given the plaintiffs more room to argue for a preliminary injunction that could effectively kill the deal before it closes. Judge Martínez-Olguín issued the … Read more
Charli XCX released her seventh studio album, Music, Fashion, Film, on July 24, 2026. The 11-song project, which clocks in at 30 minutes and 5 seconds, pivots away from the dance-heavy sound of 2024’s Brat, featuring a collaboration with film director David Cronenberg. The transition was not a slow burn. Following a grueling year of … Read more
Féile an Phobail, a taxpayer-funded festival in West Belfast, has cancelled a scheduled panel discussion by the Women’s Rights Network Northern Ireland (WRN NI) after facing an online campaign. The festival, which stated it was unaware the event would promote campaigns against transgender rights, is now facing potential legal action. Respect, Rights, and Reality event … Read more
During the third day of a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles, defense attorneys for David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, challenged the forensic investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege Burke murdered the teenager in April 2025 to protect his music career, following a years-long sexual relationship. The preliminary hearing, presided … Read more