Europe

Music Industry Moves: MNEK Signs With 1916 Enterprises for Management; UnitedMasters Ups Four Execs

• MNEK gains new management before album and tour plans.
• UnitedMasters strengthens its senior artist-support team.
• Seeker launches a label for catalogue reimaginings.

Music industry appointments and releases include new representation for MNEK, senior promotions at UnitedMasters and a catalog-focused label relaunch by Seeker Music. - MNEK has signed with 1916 Enterprises for management ahead of his album “Bulldozer!!”, due 18 September, and a UK and European headline tour. - UnitedMasters…

Crowley on whether win halted progressive movement: ‘Absolutely not’

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley denied Wednesday he dealt the progressive movement a setback by beating democratic socialist Francesca Hong in this week’s Democratic primary. When host Kaitlan Collins asked Crowley whether it was fair for The Wall Street Journal to characterize him as the “man who…

O’Reilly: ‘I don’t believe the American public are going to buy the socialist communist lunacy’

Political personality Bill O’Reilly on Wednesday railed against left-wing Democrats amid their recent wins in primaries. “I mean, once you get into that zone, the regular folks, not the ideological zombies, okay, they're not going to go for you. Doesn't matter what party you're in,” O’Reilly said, referencing…

Sarajevo Industry Head on How Building a Talent Pipeline Makes Markets and Festivals More Vital Than Ever

• Sarajevo stresses festivals’ role in nurturing film talent.
• CineLink will address AI, visibility and funding.
• Its market presents 16 projects, nine involving women directors.

Sarajevo Film Festival’s industry head, Maša Marković, says markets and festivals are becoming more important as they identify and support filmmakers throughout their careers. She argues that Southeast Europe has abundant talent but often lacks the institutional support needed to sustain it, while technological change, economic instability and…

Sarajevo Film Festival Head on How Southeast Europe’s Leading Cinematic Showcase Continues to ‘Forge Its Own Way’

• Sarajevo Film Festival returns from 14 to 21 August.
• The programme includes 21 world premieres.
• Emily Watson and other stars will receive honours.

The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival will run in Bosnia’s capital from 14 to 21 August, combining major new films with tributes to the festival’s history. Director Jovan Marjanović says the programme reflects both the strength of international cinema and the growing vitality of filmmaking in Southeast Europe, reinforcing…

Hodgkinson into 800m final and Werro through despite nasty fall

• Hodgkinson won her semi-final to reach the 800m final.
• Werro was reinstated after falling following contact from another runner.
• Reekie also qualified as the final expanded to 10 athletes.

Keely Hodgkinson reached the women’s 800m final at the European Athletics Championships after winning her semi-final in Birmingham, while Swiss rival Audrey Werro was reinstated following a heavy fall. The result preserves an anticipated contest between leading medal contenders, with Hodgkinson seeking European gold and Werro cleared to…

Watch: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Joined By THE ROLLING STONES’ RONNIE WOOD At European Tour Kick-Off

• Ronnie Wood joined Hollywood Vampires at their London tour opener.
• The band began its first tour in over three years.
• The European run includes UK and mainland dates.

Hollywood Vampires began their first tour in more than three years with a London show at The O2 Arena, joined late in the set by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. The appearance added a high-profile guest moment to the band’s European return, which brings together Alice Cooper, Joe…

Wisconsin governor’s race: How Crowley pulled off the upset over Hong

Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary is raising new questions over polling, turnout and how Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley managed to pull off the win over democratic socialist Francesca Hong. Meanwhile in Minnesota, Republicans avoided nominating businessman Mike Lindell despite President Trump’s endorsement in the GOP gubernatorial primary, and Democrats…

When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?

• Europe’s major leagues begin amid sweeping managerial and squad changes.
• Mourinho’s Real Madrid return headlines La Liga’s opening weekend.
• Inter are early favourites to retain the Serie A title.

Europe’s leading domestic football leagues are about to begin, with La Liga starting this weekend and Ligue 1, Serie A and the Bundesliga following shortly afterwards. The new season brings major managerial changes, high-profile transfers and uncertainty around several prominent clubs, shaping early title races and European ambitions.…

San Sebastián Co-Production Forum: Celina Murga, Mariana Rondón, Matias Mariani, Santiago Loza and Christopher Murray Among Selected

• San Sebastián selected 15 Europe-Latin America co-production projects.
• Leading Latin American directors feature alongside emerging filmmakers.
• The Forum runs from 21 to 23 September.

San Sebastián’s 2026 Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum has selected 15 film projects, including new works from established Latin American arthouse directors Celina Murga, Mariana Rondón, Matias Mariani, Santiago Loza and Christopher Murray. Running from 21 to 23 September, the Forum is a major industry meeting point for filmmakers…