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Ben Gibbard breaks out of lyrical jail on new Death Cab album
After two decades defining indie rock melancholy, Ben Gibbard’s latest lyrics for Death Cab for Cutie feature a surprising track about climate change activism on 'The Great Escape,' released last Frid
2026 Nostalgia: The Paperboy's Unsettling Cinematic Evolution
An authentic 'Paperboy' Sega Genesis cartridge, a relic of 1990s childhood, recently sold for $18.
Media Access Awards rebrand to Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards
On October 10, The Historic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica will host the inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards, marking a bold new chapter for disability representation in media.
Media Tech Museum Kansas City Crossroads Arts District Opens 2026
On June 1, Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District will unveil a new cultural landmark housing over 1,000 rare and unique artifacts dedicated to the history of media technology.
Miles Davis's 'Kind of Blue' Tops All-Time Jazz Album Sales
Sonny Rollins, the last living participant of the iconic 1958 Esquire jazz musicians photo shoot, died on Monday at the age of 95, according to The Atlantic .
Mark Ulriksen's Kings of New York Art Captures Brunson's Rise
Just hours after Mark Ulriksen's 'Kings of New York' cover for The New Yorker was revealed, an art print of the piece went on sale, its discount expiring in six hours.
Sam Campbell's Edinburgh Comedy Award Win Fuels Superstar Rise
In 2022, Australian comedian Sam Campbell's unconventional humor captivated international critics, earning him the prestigious Edinburgh comedy award.
Dana White believes every person is a fighter
Dana White, the architect of the UFC's global empire, recently declared, "I truly believe everyone, deep down, is a fighter.
Jack Kerouac's 'On The Road' scroll sells for $12M
Country music star Zach Bryan paid over $12 million for Jack Kerouac's original 120-foot 'On the Road' scroll manuscript, a price more than five times its previous sale.
Summer culture trends 2026: Local events overshadow fashion
On June 6, hundreds will gather at the Prince Mural on North 9th Street for a block party and sing-along.
Ordinary life's challenges test society's pursuit of excellence
Amanda chose death, overwhelmed by a deteriorating condition and mounting financial distress.
AI is reshaping culture, but its impact on societal development in 2026 is uncertain.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art reported a staggering 4106% growth in streaming viewership in less than a month after its pandemic closure.
Nigeria's Money Spraying Practice Faces Intensified Crackdown
In April 2024, socialite Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison for spraying naira notes at Lagos events, a stark example of Nigeria's intensified crackdown on a deeply ingrained cultural prac
6 Essential Music History Documentaries
The documentary 'Scarlatti: Man Out of Time' posits that Domenico Scarlatti, a Baroque composer, radically reshaped his musical language by incorporating the 'exotic sounds' of 18th-century Spain.
EU Parliament Proposes €10.72B for AgoraEU to Boost Culture
The European Parliament has proposed a €10.72 billion budget for its AgoraEU programme for 2028-2034.
Top 10 Southern Literature Works Shaping American Culture
To Kill a Mockingbird" has sold over 40 million copies worldwide since its 1960 publication, becoming a staple in American high school curricula, according to HarperCollins Publishers .