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A four-day International Baul and Folk Culture Festival UK 2026 is set to take place across the Management College in Manchester, the United Kingdom from July 10, bringing together artistes, academics, researchers and cultural figures from Bangladesh and the UK to celebrate the rich tradition of Baul philosophy and Bengali folk heritage

The Creative Cinema Incubation Program will be launched to foster the development of creative potential in the country’s film industry, AzerNEWS reports

Forget ticking landmarks off a bucket list. In 2026, travellers are planning entire holidays around the things they love most, whether that’s football, Formula 1, sumo wrestling or even curling. Here’s to the era of the Fan Voyage, one of the biggest travel trends shaping the year

Five Nights at Freddy’s arrived in 2014 with a look that felt instantly legible. Mascot animals, party-room colors, and mechanical faces created unease without needing graphic violence. That mix gave the series unusual reach beyond play sessions. Shelves, desks, and backpacks became natural extensions of fandom. Over time, physical goods turned a screen-bound horror property…

In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a “hip” trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and DJs, even as some fear for the fundamentals of the faith

The FIFA World Cup tournament barreled into North America this year amid a tide of nativism, political polarization in the U.S. and the usual uncertainty over how well the quadrennial men’s soccer championship would play with American sports fans — especially as this year’s 39-day competition collided directly with the America 250 celebrations

In a recent conversation on “Outspoken with Dan Sileo,” the topic of being a Yankee fan, particularly a non-arrogant one, was brought to light through a discussion about George Kurtzo. Traditionally, Yankee fans are often viewed as arrogant due to the team’s historical success, primarily counting World Series victories rather than American League championships. This…

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At Northwestern University, where he is a professor, Bill Savage teaches a course that examines baseball in American narratives. He is also a Cubs fan and season ticket holder. So it’s fitting he is giving a talk next month at the Art Institute titled “Norman Rockwell and the Chicago Cubs — The Making of Baseball’s…

Another roundup is here for this weekly pop culture news collection. From TV news to film stories, there is (hopefully) plenty to discover (including those certain headlines none of us can avoid this week!) as the said collection of the week builds. pop culture news 249