Javier Morales — Entertainment & Culture Editor 
Dhanush secured two wins at the 72nd National Film Awards, announced on July 18, 2026: Best Regional Film for his directorial venture Raayan and a Special Mention for his performance in Captain Miller. The recognition sparked public debate regarding the jury’s selections for Tamil cinema’s top honors. Dhanush Claims His First Directorial National Award for … Read more
The 51st Toronto Film Festival, running September 10–20, has unveiled its initial Gala and Special Presentations lineup. Festival Highlights and Premiere Slate The upcoming edition of the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) is positioning itself as a major launchpad for both prestige awards contenders and commercially driven cinema. According to the festival’s lineup announcement, the 64-title … Read more
The funeral for renowned Egyptian composer Hany Shenouda was held at the Church of the Virgin in Maadi. A pioneer of modern Egyptian music, Shenouda is credited with founding the group Al-Masryeen and shaping the careers of major artists, including Mohamed Mounir and Amr Diab. Family members and colleagues gathered at the Church of the … Read more
Actor Haris Romas Criticizes Political Left in Omada Alithias Interview Actor and Chalandri mayoral candidate Haris Romas criticized the Greek political Left in a July 20, 2026, interview with the Omada Alithias (Truth Team) video series. Romas argued that leftist rhetoric frequently attempts to silence conservative voices, while also defending public figures who face backlash … Read more
NVIDIA has reportedly halted the release of its GeForce RTX 50 Super graphics cards despite having already distributed units to manufacturing partners. Supply Chain Hurdles and the GDDR7 Cost Crisis The highly anticipated RTX 50 Super series, which includes the RTX 5070 Super, 5070 Ti Super, and 5080 Super, is currently in a state of … Read more
Screenwriter Randall Wallace and director Mel Gibson have been collaborating on the development of the sequel to The Passion of the Christ. The project, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, is an endeavor that reunites the pair, who previously worked together on 1995’s Braveheart, 2002’s We Were Soldiers, and 2016’s Hacksaw Ridge. In the latest … Read more
UK media regulator Ofcom has officially launched an investigation into the reality series Married at First Sight UK following a series of sexual assault and rape allegations. The probe, categorized under Fairness and Privacy, follows an intense period of scrutiny regarding the show’s welfare protocols and production standards. Ofcom Launches Fairness and Privacy Probe into … Read more
Périgueux’s Dance Scene Expands with Star-Studded Workshop Professional dancers and instructors, including 2025 Danse avec les stars winner Jordan Mouillerac, are set to lead a multi-disciplinary dance workshop in the Dordogne region. Following a successful 2025 debut, the event continues to expand its reach, offering sessions in Latin, dancehall, heels, hip-hop, and lyrical jazz to … Read more
Whoopi Goldberg’s landmark 1984 solo show, The Whoopi Monologues, has returned to the stage in a reimagined format. The production, which opened July 13 at Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, features a five-person ensemble cast led by Kerry Washington. Directed by Whitney White, the revival departs from the original one-woman structure that catapulted … Read more
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey earned an estimated $124.5 million in its North American opening weekend, marking the highest live-action debut of 2026. Global ticket sales reached $264 million, according to studio Universal Pictures, fueled by strong interest in premium large-format screenings. The film, a 172-minute adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, follows Odysseus, the … Read more