'The Life of a Showgirl' has nothing to show

For Taylor Swift, announcing her latest album “The Life of a Showgirl” on “New Heights” — a podcast hosted by her fiance Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason — was extremely out of character. Rarely had she acknowledged her romantic partners...

Swedish Producer HNNY Embraces Warmth On ‘Close’ EP

Swedish producer HNNY has shared new EP ‘Close’ in full. The electronic talent – real name Johan Cederberg – debuted back in 2011 via Studio Barnhus, and has built a unique catalogue, characterised by a potent strength of identity. New EP ‘Close’...

South Africa-Sweden forum extended with pan-African goals

SOUTH AFRICA-SWEDEN A three-year extension of the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) was launched on 22 September, marking the start of a new phase that aims to deepen academic partnerships, expand intra-African collaboration and...

Harmonica Films and SF Studios unveil new TV4 drama-thriller series Till Death Do Us Part

PRODUCTION / FUNDING Sweden by Davide Abbatescianni 03/10/2025 - The six-part show, directed by Julia Lindström, follows a woman whose life is turned upside down when her husband is accused of murder Filip Berg and Aliette Opheim on the set of...

The Foreign Ministry denied media reports that the US shutdown could affect negotiations on arms supplies

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi called false information that the US government shutdown would affect bilateral negotiations on arms supplies to Kyiv. He wrote about this in X. Tykhyi added that negotiations between Ukraine and...

Soccer-Smart thinking has Mjallby on the verge of Swedish title

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish minnows Mjallby are on the brink of one of the greatest upsets in the country’s soccer history, set to clinch the top-flight title this weekend after a season built on academic-inspired playing principles used to...

The European Audiovisual Observatory examines the social and professional status of Europe’s artists and creative professionals

03/10/2025 - A new report analyses the working conditions, social rights and cross-border mobility of Europe’s cultural and creative workforce The European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO), part of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, has published...

Spotify founder to invest €1 billion in deep tech and climate startups

When Daniel Ek founded Spotify (SPOT.N) in 2006, a viable music product was a “moon shot.” The global music industry was struggling with years of declining sales, online music piracy was rampant, and services like Apple’s (AAPL.O) iTunes were...

Boulder Jewish Film Fest to focus on healing amid plight with comedies, conversation starters

At the Boulder Jewish Film Festival, the projector will roll, the popcorn will pop and the post-screening Q&As will veer into debates about character arcs and camera work. But outside of the Dairy Arts Center, the world isn’t exactly a cushy arts...

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 8:48 a.m. EDT

Music Review: On Taylor Swift’s 'The Life of a Showgirl,' love and reputation are on the line Taylor Swift's 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl," shows she's still at the top of the cultural mainstream. The album released Friday features upbeat...

FirstUp: Nobel Prize in medicine to be announced and other big headlines today

The Nobel Prize in the field of Physiology or Medicine will be announced today in Stockholm, Sweden. This will mark the beginning of the Nobel Week, which includes awards for Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economics. Also, an appeal...

Against History: Art, Culture, and Business-as-Usual under the Gazan Genocide

The Israeli mass killing in Gaza has been unrelenting. More than 70,000 tons of bombs dropped. At the time of writing, the death count is 46,584; an underestimate given that in June 2024 it was estimated that 200,000 Palestinians had been murdered...

Humble Group CEO Simon Petrén exits Swedish FMCG business

Humble Group has revealed CEO Simon Petrén will be leaving the Swedish FMCG business just weeks after announcing potential asset disposals. Reasons for Petrén’s departure were not disclosed in a statement yesterday (2 October) other than board...

Mikel Arteta sends clear message to Viktor Gyokeres after five games without scoring

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Viktor Gyokeres to prove his worth despite a stuttering start to his career in north London. The Sweden forward has failed to find the net in his previous five outings after being thwarted once more during...

Some 'Hudson & Rex' fans feel betrayed. One took out a $25K ad demanding answers. Inside the backlash over a cast shakeup (Entertainment)

This composite of handout images shows an autographed print from the television series "Hudson and Rex", left, and Larry Newton, right, with his daughter Lauren Anderson and her son Ben. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Lauren Anderson (Mandatory...

Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl presents pop phenomenon at the peak of her power

LOS ANGELES--Superstar Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," arrived on Friday with a promotional blitz including midnight sales at Target stores, a release party at movie theaters around the globe and pop-up experiences in...

Tessy Schulz appointed as chair of European Music Managers Alliance

The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) has appointed German manager Tessy Schulz as the organisation’s new chair. An experienced executive with over 20 years in the music business, including more than a decade with Sony Music Germany and Sony...

Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ album is out, and other music, TV and films now streaming

New music to stream from Sept. 29-Oct. 5 — It’s her, hi: Taylor Swift returns with her highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” came out today, Oct. 3. The record was completed in Sweden with producers Max Martin and...

Gulnara Khalilova presents her fashion collection at Turkistan World Craft Fest-2025 [PHOTOS]

The collection "Shebeke" by the famous Azerbaijani designer Gulnara Khalilova has been successfully presented at Turkistan World Craft Fest-2025, held in the city of Turkestan, Kazakhstan, Azernews reports. The festival took place as part of the...

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 6:19 a.m. EDT

Music Review: On Taylor Swift’s 'The Life of a Showgirl,' love and reputation are on the line Taylor Swift's 12th album, "The Life of a Showgirl," shows she's still at the top of the cultural mainstream. The album released Friday features upbeat...