Favreau has 'healthy concern' about AI in filmmaking

May 19, 2026

Washington [US],May 19: The Mandalorian and Grogu director Jon Favreau thinks people should exercise caution when using artificial intelligence in filmmaking.

Cancelled pianist denies misleading MSO on Gaza music

May 19, 2026

Washington [US], May 19: Pianist Jayson Gillham has given evidence in his court case against a major symphony orchestra, which will test the limits of...

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

May 19, 2026

Sydney [Australia], May 19: Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out of a job.

How 'Divine Visions' fueled cold war anti-communism

May 18, 2026

Oceania [Fiji], May 18: In May 1917, three Portuguese children declared that they had seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in a meadow.

Sacked pianist's case against orchestra heads to court

May 18, 2026

Washington [US], May 18: The opening strains of a concert pianist's discrimination case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are about to be heard in the...

Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act

May 16, 2026

New York [US], May 16: Delta Goodrem has lifted Australia into the Eurovision final with a sparkling powerhouse vocal performance, breaking a two-year non-qualification streak.

Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40

May 16, 2026

Abuja [Nigeria], May 16: Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo has died after a battle with cancer, his family has said.

Chinese suspect extradited to South Korea over BTS hacking case

May 16, 2026

Seoul [South Korea], May 16: A Chinese national who allegedly led a multi-million dollar hacking ring that targeted a member of the K-pop super group...

Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism

May 16, 2026

Helsinki [Finland], May 16: Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros on public transport and bicycle lanes - and plans more - despite mixed...