Italy’s Culture Ministry has opened a curious show dedicated to the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien — and perhaps a new front in the culture wars. It’s “beautiful.” Just ask the prime minister.
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Taylor Swift Brings Her Eras Tour to Argentina, Shaking El Monumental
The singer-songwriter began her Eras Tour outside North America, and some Swifties in Argentina camped out for more than five months.
The New Enemies of Argentina’s Far Right: Taylor Swift and BTS Fans
Javier Milei wants to be Argentina’s next president. But first he must get around legions of angry Taylor Swift and BTS fans.
Toronto Prepares For Its ‘Beyoncé Weekend’
Beyoncé is starting the North American leg of her Renaissance tour on Saturday in Toronto, where fans are giddy and the gridlock is imminent.
K-Pop Stars BTS Will Release a Book Telling Their Own Story in July
The announcement by their U.S. publisher, Flatiron Books, came after days of frantic speculation by their fervent fans.
Dutch Police Arrest 154 Soccer Fans Over Antisemitic Chants
Though the Netherlands’ Jewish population is tiny, Jewish identity — and antisemitic abuse — has become entangled in the country’s soccer culture.
Ticketmaster Finds Itself in a Royal Mess Over Coronation Concert
Some British residents said they received misleading emails suggesting they had secured free tickets to the concert for the coronation of King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
March Madness Is Here
A preview for fans and non-fans alike.
In India, Fiercely Loyal Soccer Fans (of Brazil and Argentina)
A soccer-loving stretch of an otherwise cricket-mad country has taken sides and erected huge displays of devotion during the World Cup.
Morocco Win in World Cup Brings Celebration Across Africa and Middle East
Arabs and Africans around the world joined in an outpouring of pride and joy over Morocco’s World Cup success after it defeated Spain.