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Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won Russia's Intervision, a Soviet-era revival of a song contest promoting traditional values, featuring 23 international acts and marked by political undertones and a focus on cultural and spiritual themes, with plans for future events including a host in Saudi Arabia.
Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won Russia's Intervision, a revival of the Soviet-era song contest aimed at promoting traditional values and showcasing acts from mostly allied nations, with a focus on cultural and spiritual themes rather than political or LGBTQ+ symbols. The event, held in Moscow, featured 23 countries and was marked by political intrigue, including the last-minute withdrawal of a US contestant due to political pressure. Intervision plans to return next year in Saudi Arabia.
London's Royal Albert Hall will host a professional Sumo wrestling event in October 2025, marking only the second time such an event has been held outside Japan. The Grand Sumo Tournament, organized in partnership with the Japan Sumo Association, will feature 40 top wrestlers from Japan. The event aims to bring the authentic cultural and ceremonial aspects of Sumo to a global audience, following a 34-year gap since the last overseas tournament in 1991 at the same venue.
The much-anticipated HULU documentary, “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,” executive produced by Jermaine Dupri, explores the rise and fall of Freaknik, a cultural event that swept through Atlanta, leaving behind music, dance, and lasting memories. Atlantans share their experiences from attending Freaknik, recounting how the event evolved from a simple cookout to a massive gathering, and how it changed the city's energy and spirit. Despite differing opinions on the event's impact, attendees agree that Freaknik left a lasting impression on Atlanta's cultural landscape.
Fans of Taylor Swift are eagerly attending the opening night of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," which documents her record-breaking stadium tour. With $100 million in worldwide advance ticket sales, the film is expected to have one of the biggest opening weekends of the year. Moviegoers are treating the experience like another stop on her sold-out tour, singing, dancing, and taking videos inside the theater. The film's release on Friday the 13th has added to the excitement, with fans eager to relive the concert experience and avoid spoilers.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is set to begin, featuring a drone light show, mass ascension of hot air balloons, and a variety of colorful and special-shaped balloons. The event, which started in 1972 with 13 balloons, has grown into a major economic driver for Albuquerque. With the Rio Grande river and nearby mountains as backdrops, the fiesta attracts nearly 830,000 visitors from around the world. Nighttime events include fireworks and balloon glows, and 550 balloon pilots are registered to fly this year, taking advantage of the unique wind patterns known as the Albuquerque box. Visitors can also pay for balloon rides to enjoy the scenic views.
Tamale Fest returned to Rockford at a new location, featuring Latin American food truck vendors from throughout the Midwest. The event included a tamale competition, a jalapeño eating contest, ballet and Aztec dancers, a low-rider car show, and a hopping contest.
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual musical extravaganza where countries from Europe and beyond compete with extravagant, political, or unexplainable productions. The contest has three live shows, with 26 countries making it to the grand finale. The outcome is decided by a combination of jury voting and public vote, with the 2023 contest including public votes from the rest of the world for the first time. Eurovision is the world's largest musical event and a serious cultural force in the region, with past winners including ABBA and Céline Dion. Sweden is the favorite to win this year's contest, with singer Loreen returning after winning in 2012.
Priyanka Chopra wore a custom upcycled vintage look from Indian designer Amit Aggarwal to the inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. The outfit featured a strapless sequin purple bustier attached to a colorful wrap skirt made from a vintage saree. Chopra styled the ensemble with bold but simple accessories and wore her long, dark hair down in soft, romantic curls. The outfit was created using a 65-year-old vintage Banarasi patola saree with silver threads and a gold electroplating on khadi silk.