Author Sven Regener rejects 1980s nostalgia with new Kreuzberg novel
German author and musician Sven Regener has dismissed nostalgia for 1980s West Berlin upon the release of his novel Frankie und Freddie, arguing that cities must continually evolve.
Leipzig restores 33-tonne Karl Marx bronze relief in 50,000-euro project
Conservators in Leipzig have begun the first comprehensive cleaning and wax sealing of the massive 33-tonne bronze relief titled Aufbruch, which was created in the 1970s and has gone unmaintained for decades.
German music show Immer wieder sonntags airs final regular episode after 30-year run
German public broadcaster Das Erste will air the final regular edition of its long-running Sunday music show Immer wieder sonntags at 10:00 on 6 September 2026, ending Stefan Mross's 21-year hosting tenure live from Europa-Park in Rust.
78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards begin in Los Angeles across two ceremonies
The Television Academy began handing out 102 awards during a two-night ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles ahead of the main September 14 telecast.
Jesse Eisenberg's comedy The Debut premieres at Telluride with Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti
Jesse Eisenberg premiered his third directorial feature, The Debut, at the Telluride Film Festival ahead of a planned December theatrical release by A24.
Liam and Noel Gallagher premiere Oasis reunion documentary in Venice
Liam and Noel Gallagher presented "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger" on the Venice Lido, attending an afternoon photocall before skipping their scheduled festival press conference.
Nanni Moretti returns to Venice competition after 37 years with romantic feature Succederà questa notte
Director Nanni Moretti presented Succederà questa notte in competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, marking his first appearance at the Lido since 1989.
Spanish sports journalist Luis Fermoso dies at 53 after illness
Spanish television journalist Luis Fermoso, known for directing Informe Robinson and El Dia Despues, died following an illness, broadcaster Movistar Plus announced on 5 September 2026.
Massimo Ghini joins the 2026 cast of Ballando con le Stelle as the eleventh celebrity contestant
Italian actor and director Massimo Ghini has been confirmed as the eleventh competitor on Rai 1 dance competition Ballando con le Stelle, which premieres on 3 October.
Luis Tato wins Visa d'or News award for Madagascar protest coverage
Spanish photojournalist Luis Tato received the top prize at the Visa pour l'image festival in Perpignan on Saturday for his coverage of the 2025 youth-led protests in Madagascar.
German character actor Michael Mendl dies at 82 after career spanning over 200 productions
Known for roles in Downfall, Dark, and In the Shadow of Power, the German stage and screen actor passed away peacefully in his sleep on 5 September 2026 following battles with cancer.
Robert Pattinson responds to Chris Hansen criticism at Venice premiere of Primetime
Director Lance Oppenheim and actor Robert Pattinson presented Primetime at the Venice Film Festival, addressing objections from former To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen before the thriller's September theatrical release.
Oasis documentary premieres at Venice Film Festival as Gallagher brothers reunite
Liam and Noel Gallagher attended the Venice Film Festival for the world premiere of 'Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger', a documentary capturing their 2025 reunion tour.
Liam and Noel Gallagher premiere Oasis reunion documentary at the Venice Film Festival
Liam and Noel Gallagher made an unannounced red carpet appearance at the Venice Film Festival for the screening of Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger ahead of its release on 11 September.
Kid Cudi reunites with Kanye West on stage in Chicago and defends reconciliation after public feud
Kid Cudi joined Kanye West on stage at Soldier Field in Chicago for the first time in seven years, later defending his decision on social media following past public fallout.
Freddie Mercury commemorated on 80th birthday anniversary marking Queen legacy
The Queen frontman would have turned 80 on 5 September 2026, recalling a career that led from Zanzibar and art school in London to stadium rock.
Argentina orders restitution of looted 18th-century painting found in real estate listing
An Argentine federal court has approved a settlement to return the 18th-century artwork Portrait of a Lady to the heir of Dutch Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker after the piece was spotted in a real estate photograph in Mar del Plata.
Chinese court sentences artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison over satirical Mao Zedong statues
The Sanhe People's Court in Hebei province sentenced 70-year-old sculptor Gao Zhen under China's heroes and martyrs protection law for works created before the statute was passed.
JioHotstar expands to UK, Canada, and Singapore without live sports
Reliance and Disney's streaming service JioHotstar has replaced Hotstar in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore, offering 160,000 hours of entertainment across 12 languages while excluding live cricket at launch.
Ridley Scott releases 110 million dollar survival drama The Dog Stars
Disney released the 110-million-dollar adaptation of Peter Heller's novel on August 26, 2026, following a schedule delay and drawing divided reviews from critics.
Dolly Parton leaves secret song 'My Place in History' sealed until 2046 centennial
Following the death of Dolly Parton at age 80 in Nashville, park officials confirmed that an unreleased 2015 track stored in a wooden chest at Dollywood will premiere on her 100th birthday.
Australia Bans AI-Generated Songs From Official ARIA Music Charts
The Australian Recording Industry Association has updated its code of practice to exclude predominantly AI-generated songs, requiring human songwriting, vocals, and instrumentation.
Paul Schrader premieres moral drama The Basics of Philosophy at Venice
Paul Schrader's 26th directorial feature, The Basics of Philosophy, premiered out of competition at the Venice Film Festival on Friday, starring Jack Huston as a college professor facing past misconduct.
Orthodox calendar honors Zechariah and Elizabeth alongside global anniversaries
The Orthodox Church commemorates Prophet Zechariah and Elizabeth on 5 September 2026, a date also marked by international observances and milestones across centuries.
British Museum loans Parthenon fragments to Frankfurt as Greece rejects joint exhibition
The British Museum agreed to lend two Parthenon fragments to Frankfurt's Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung, prompting Athens to reject requests to loan nine artifacts of its own.
Heavy rain forces Jamel rockt den Förster festival to cancel opening day in Mecklenburg
Persistent rainfall flooded the festival grounds in north-western Mecklenburg, halting stage operations and prompting emergency church shelters for arriving attendees.
Satirist and Titanic Co-Founder Hans Traxler Dies at Age 97 in Frankfurt
German caricaturist, illustrator, and author Hans Traxler died on 24 August at the age of 97 in Frankfurt am Main, concluding a seven-decade career that defined modern German satire through Pardon and Titanic.
German actor Andreas Hoppe, Tatort detective Mario Kopper, dies at 66
German actor Andreas Hoppe, who portrayed Detective Mario Kopper in 57 episodes of the crime drama Tatort, died unexpectedly in Berlin at the age of 66.
Inspection reveals two torn threads on Bayeux Tapestry after transit to London
French and British conservators identified two broken threads on the 70-metre 11th-century embroidery following its July shipment from Normandy to the British Museum.
Rai names Claudia Di Pasquale to co-host Report alongside Daniele Piervincenzi
Italian public broadcaster Rai appointed investigative journalist Claudia Di Pasquale to co-host Report alongside Daniele Piervincenzi, following Giulia Presutti's withdrawal to resolve newsroom tensions ahead of the November 8 premiere.