South African indie artist Bongeziwe Mabandla's new album 'Ndingubani' explores heritage, family, and personal struggles with addiction and depression. Recorded partly at home in Paris and South Africa, the album blends traditional isiXhosa music with modern electropop, reflecting his journey of self-discovery and resilience.
DNA from two 7,000-year-old individuals found in Libya's Takarkori rock shelter reveals a previously unidentified human lineage. This population split from other African groups around 50,000 years ago and remained isolated for millennia, challenging assumptions about population mixing during the Green Sahara period.
Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' tour stop in Los Angeles explored the theme of memory erasure, with Grande ultimately choosing to embrace her painful experiences rather than forget them. The show featured hits from her new album and past work, highlighting her resilience.
Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve, known for "The Worst Person in the World," is reportedly dating director Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel, grandson of legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman and actress Liv Ullmann. Tøndel praised Reinsve as "a true Norwegian film star."
Lil’ Kim’s return to Australia after 15 years, celebrating her iconic albums Hard Core and The Notorious K.I.M., brought a diverse, nostalgic crowd to Carriageworks. Despite a short, truncated setlist and mixed execution, the event’s energy and the audience’s devotion made it memorable.
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," addresses human dignity in the age of AI, continuing the Church's tradition of using formal letters to guide Catholics on modern moral challenges.
The online game 'Lineage: Classic Edition' has become a breeding ground for scams, with players losing virtual items and having their bank accounts frozen. A recent 'three-party scam' targets veteran players, leaving them with financial losses and legal troubles.
