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Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl Shows Off Ending Theme Song in Trailer
Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl Shows Off Ending Theme Song in Trailer The anime Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl is inching closer to its July 6 launch, so the people behind it shared a new trailer as well as a commercial. The...

Culture BitesIs life more fun with our phones locked away?
On Culture Bites this week, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews talk about the perks of going phone-free during comedy shows. Enas tells Farah about her experience of watching Dave Chappelle’s stand-up act in Abu Dhabi where the provocative...
Entertainment unions campaign for $750 million handout to California corporations
The passage of increased funding, now three-quarters of a billion dollars, for the misnamed California Film and Television Jobs Program (also known as the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program) has led to an orgy of self-congratulatory...

Entertainment News Live Updates: Deepika Padukone receives the Hollywood Walk of Fame…, Panchayat 4 becomes the most-watched series
Live Entertainment News Today Highlights: From Deepika Padukone receiving the Hollywood Walk of Fame to Panchayat 4 becoming the most watched series in India, here's a look at the top entertainment stories of the day. We are all eager to know what...
Culture Crawl 1090 “Jazz-Centered Things”
Jazz musicians Matt Landon and Emma Reynolds have been busy at work organizing the return of the Burlington Jazz Festival. It’s July 25 & 26 nestled across a handful of downtown venues (within walking distance). A Trivia Night Fundraiser will be...

Culture Pick | Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ struggles for a strong identity
Courtesy of Slant Magazine Lorde’s new album, titled “Virgin,” continues her powerful prose, but leaves the listener wanting more. Lorde has carved out quite the niche in popular music – simultaneously a wise-beyond-her-years poet singing delicate...

Culture Pick | ‘M3GAN 2.0’ takes the bonkers even further
Courtesy of Variety M3GAN 2.0 delivers horror as well as a philosophical discussion on AI and evolving technology. Released 2 1/2 years after its predecessor, “M3GAN 2.0” takes everything to the maximum. No longer is it just a story of an...

Entertainment calendar for July 3-9
Dave Bray USA. Dave Bray USA delivers a full spectrum of energy and emotions. As a U.S. Navy veteran and recording artist, Bray considers his music to be a continuation of his service. Check out this highly anticipated patriotic rock band....

Entertainment News | Deepika Padukone Becomes First Indian to Be Honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Los Angeles [US], July 3 (ANI): It's a proud moment for India as Deepika Padukone has been chosen as a recipient of prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the coming year. On Wednesday, Deepika's name along with other renowned personalities...

Michelle Williams, BOOP! & More Nominated For Las Culturistas Culture Awards

Engaging the cultural within political systems and governance
Dear Editor This letter examines the profound impact of culture on political systems and governance, particularly in the context of Guyana. It highlights the interplay between cultural values and political structures, emphasising the importance of...

Vietnam and Czech Republic strengthen cultural and tourism cooperation ties
Vietnam and Czech Republic deepen bilateral ties through cultural exchange, tourism collaboration, and shared initiatives ahead of their 75th anniversary. On 26th June (local time), in Prague, Czech Republic, as part of a working trip to three...

JKKN showcases Malaysian culture at Expo 2025 Osaka with traditional dances
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Department of Culture and Arts (JKKN) is making waves at Expo 2025 Osaka by presenting Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage through vibrant traditional dance performances. More than just entertainment, these acts serve as a...

India and Ghana sign four MoUs to strengthen ties in culture, health, standards and dialogue
India and Ghana signed four MoUs to enhance cooperation in culture, traditional medicine, standardisation, and institutional dialogue. PM Modi also agreed to support Ghana in agriculture and vaccine production during his historic visit. Accra:...

Thailand showcases soft power through culture, cuisine, and creativity
Thailand’s gala night blended tradition and innovation, highlighting its soft power through immersive experiences, cultural expression, and fine cuisine. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) successfully spotlighted...

SNU to renovate University Cultural Center with donation from HYBE chair, KCC I&C president
Published: 03 Jul. 2025, 14:22 A rendering of the new University Cultural Center that will be built in the second half of 2028. [SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY] Seoul National University will start renovation and construction of its new University...

India, Ghana sign 4 MoUs on culture, health, standards, diplomacy
Accra India and Ghana signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas such as culture, health, standardisation, and institutional dialogue. The agreements were signed following...

Melaka revives ronggeng dance as cultural tourism attraction
MELAKA: The Melaka government has welcomed efforts to revive the traditional ronggeng dance as a potential cultural tourism attraction. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the initiative would be carefully managed to ensure it complies...
Young cultural relic restorers breathe new life into ancient treasures in Xi'an
Photo shows a Tang Dynasty (618-907) gold-backed bronze mirror featuring auspicious animals housed in the Xi'an Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Photo courtesy of the Xi'an Museum) Among the more than 120,000 cultural...

China launches series of cultural events to mark 80th Anniversary of WWII victory
Photo: China's State Council Information Office A number of cultural events and outstanding cultural works were unveiled to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45)...