Bulgaria's Dara secured victory at Eurovision 2026 with her track "Bangaranga," marking Israel's second-place finish amid boycotts over its involvement which ultimately took a backseat to the musical spectacle.
Peter Gelb's challenging role at the Metropolitan Opera and predictions for the Tonys 2026 highlight the Met Opera's financial struggles and anticipation for Broadway's biggest awards, alongside Derek Klena's transition from Broadway to the Savannah Bananas.
Will Ferrell's appearance as the Ghost of Epstein on the 'S.N.L.' Season Finale generated buzz, with Ferrell joining James Austin Johnson's President Trump in a 'A Christmas Carol' sendup.
The Cannes Film Festival is making waves with new horror comedy and a restored horror provocation after its main slate generated little excitement, focusing on sex, death, and 'Devils' attracting significant attention.
The **legacy of 'Shrek!' creator William Steig and a new memoir from Hayden Panettiere offer insights into Steig's life before meme culture and Panettiere's dramatic personal journey, alongside Andrew Durbin's book review of a life of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek**.
Robert Rauschenberg's lost 1963 dance 'Pelican' is gliding again, with Trisha Brown's company reimagining the pioneering choreography that famously incorporated roller skates, pointe shoes, and parachute wings.