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“I’ve been struggling to free my mind. I’ve learned so much. Finally it’s happening”: How Tarja Turunen brought a decade of development to bear on diverse album Frisson Noir
Tarja Turunen says Frisson Noir is her heaviest album to date, created to capture in the studio the powerful, riff-driven sound of her live band. The Finnish symphonic metal singer views the record as the result of a decade of artistic development and a new freedom in her songwriting, making it a significant step in…
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Recording Academy reviews Asian pop Grammy after BTS boycott
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop award at the Grammys after BTS announced they would not submit their music for the 2027 ceremony, saying they hoped their work could be “heard and loved for itself, beyond regions or languages”. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr has acknowledged the category may not…
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Sophie Cunningham supporters rally in Indiana while displaying what makes America great
A group of female activists, mothers and other supporters gathered outside an Indiana Fever game to back Sophie Cunningham and advocate for women’s sports to remain female. The rally followed controversy involving WNBA player DiJonai Carrington’s remarks about “White privilege”, and reflects broader public debate around gender, sport and player treatment. The demonstration took place…
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Florin Şerban’s anti-Roma drama wins Locarno’s Golden Leopard
Romanian director Florin Şerban’s “You Don’t Belong Here”, a sombre drama about anti-Roma racism, won the Golden Leopard for best film in the International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The win marks a return to major festival recognition for Şerban, whose 2010 debut “If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle” won the Berlinale Grand…
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Charlene Kaye: Diversity Shredder review – killer riffs slay toxic music industry
Charlene Kaye’s *Diversity Shredder* is reviewed as an energetic musical-comedy show that challenges tokenism and stereotyping in the music industry. Drawing on her experience as a queer Asian female guitarist, Kaye examines the compromises and frustrations involved in finding work within an industry that professes inclusivity while often treating diversity superficially. The show combines sharp…
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Sophie Cunningham got up on an Indy bar last night to belt out Toby Keith classic, Mr T sings & dodgeball
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham celebrated her team’s 98–87 victory by visiting Clayton’s bar in Indianapolis and singing Toby Keith’s “Should’ve Been a Cowboy”. The article presents the moment as a light-hearted example of Cunningham enjoying a night out after the match. The report says Cunningham and the Fever had just secured the win before…
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Fever coach Stephanie White opens up about fan reception after turbulent week of WNBA controversy
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White said she was encouraged by the home crowd’s support after a week of intense national scrutiny and controversy surrounding the WNBA. She suggested that outside forces had tried to “tear” the team apart, making the fans’ positive reception significant for the squad’s morale. White received cheers from the Indiana crowd…
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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea aimed at formally ending the Korean War, which stopped in fighting under a 1953 armistice but was never concluded by a peace treaty. He said dialogue could support peaceful coexistence, reduce risks around the Demilitarised Zone and create space to address Pyongyang’s nuclear…
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Sony Pictures Networks India Sets October Launch for New Tamil Channel Vizha (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony Pictures Networks India will launch Sony Vizha, a Tamil-language general entertainment channel, in October. The move marks the company’s entry into Tamil entertainment, a major regional market, and aims to offer culturally rooted programming with appeal beyond Tamil Nadu. The channel’s name means “celebration” or “festival” in Tamil, and its branding draws on “Tamizh…