- Aug 8
Marcinelle 70th anniversary ceremony descends into political confrontation
The 70th anniversary of the 1956 Marcinelle mining disaster at the Bois du Cazier mine in Charleroi, Belgium, was overshadowed by protests from the Belgian trade union Fgtb against Italian Senate President Ignazio La Russa, triggering a political feud between Fratelli d'Italia and CGIL.
- Aug 5
Perez Hilton hospitalized after self-harm TikTok livestream; family asks for privacy
The celebrity blogger was taken to a Miami hospital after appearing to cut himself on camera Tuesday evening; TikTok banned his account after the stream, which lasted about 30 minutes.
- Jul 31
'Mother Mary' turns Anne Hathaway into a haunted pop icon, with Taylor Swift and Rosalía in its DNA
David Lowery's A24 film strands a singer and her estranged designer on a farm where a red-silk ghost forces a reckoning with fame, creativity and broken friendship.
- Jul 20
Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber star in World Cup's first halftime show as Spain beats Argentina
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium featured the tournament's first-ever halftime show, with performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.
- Jul 8
Taylor Swift earns five Emmy nominations for Eras Tour film as Summer House breaks through
Taylor Swift received five Primetime Emmy nominations on Wednesday for her Eras Tour concert film, while Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show set a record and Bravo's Summer House earned its first nod.
- Jul 3
Madonna releases 'Confessions II' to best reviews in decades
Madonna released her 15th studio album 'Confessions II' on Friday to widespread critical acclaim, with the sequel to 2005's 'Confessions on a Dance Floor' hailed as her best work in decades.
- Jun 26
Madonna drops heavy hint she will headline Glastonbury 2027 in BBC interview with Graham Norton
The pop icon told Graham Norton she plans 'something bigger' than promo tours next summer, with the presenter immediately linking the tease to the Worthy Farm festival.
