Paris anticipates over 2 million attendees for the Fête de la Musique, with warnings of record temperatures and a zero-tolerance approach to last year's incidents of sexual violence and public disorder.
Paris anticipates over 2 million attendees for the Fête de la Musique, a free street festival. Authorities are implementing enhanced safety measures, including safe spaces and warnings about waterways, following incidents last year. The event coincides with a heatwave, with 1,400 water fountains available.
TikTok has launched TikTok Pro Events, a new standalone app in the U.S. for cultural milestones like the FIFA World Cup. Users 18+ can earn 'Stars' for exclusive benefits and donations by engaging with fan activities.
Protests erupted in New York City during the 2026 Met Gala, targeting honorary chair Jeff Bezos due to wealth inequality concerns. Activists, including the group "Everyone Hates Elon," highlighted Amazon worker conditions with displays and projections, questioning Bezos' presence at the exclusive cultural event.
Meta's Threads platform is launching 'Live Chats,' a new feature enabling real-time conversations during cultural events like NBA Playoffs. Media personalities including Malika Andrews, Rachel Nichols, and Da Kid Gowie will host chats during games. The feature supports up to 150 active message senders, with additional users able to view, react, and participate in polls as spectators. Threads aims to compete with X by offering real-time engagement features even the Elon Musk-owned platform lacks.
