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
Lithuanian music groups and artists often choose stage names that carry specific, hidden meanings behind their public personas. According to reporting from 15min, the origins of names ranging from the legendary rock band Foje to the contemporary group 8 Kambarys reflect the creative processes and underlying stories of Lithuania’s most prominent performers. The Origins of … Read more
Performers Vaida Genytė, Egidijus Sipavičius, and Oneida Kunsunga have announced a collaborative concert tour titled Gala žvaigždės. The program, which features a professional string quartet, pianist Giedrius Nakas, and guitarist Kostas Balčiūnas, will debut on October 16 in Šiauliai and continue through December 27 with performances across Lithuania. The tour is presented by the artists … Read more
Sony Interactive Entertainment will permanently discontinue the production of physical game discs for all new PlayStation titles starting in January 2028. The move, confirmed on July 1, 2026, marks a significant shift toward a digital-only ecosystem, impacting the future of retail sales, game preservation, and the $7.2 billion global used-game market. The announcement has ignited … Read more
Amazon’s general manager of gaming, Jeff Gattis, has signaled that rising hardware costs may drive a significant shift toward cloud-based gaming services. According to BBC, Gattis believes that as the price of gaming consoles and PC components continues to climb, a growing segment of the global gaming population will increasingly rely on streaming technology rather … Read more