George Lucas unveils art galaxy at his new LA museum

American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies

Clooney honored as Hollywood-light Venice Film Fest opens

Countdown starts for 36th Akbank Jazz Festival

9,000-year-old mining workshop found in Diyarbakır

Historic fortress keeps Kars’ cheese culture alive

Bursa Gastronomy Festival to bring flavors from world

The International Bursa Gastronomy Festival will be held for the fifth time at Merinos Park from Sept. 18 to 20, bringing together food enthusiasts, chefs and gastronomy professionals from Türkiye and abroad.

Netflix sets Matthew Perry doc for October

Netflix will release a three-part documentary series about late “Friends” star Matthew Perry on Oct. 27.

Grande closes Eternal Sunshine Tour, steps out of spotlight

Ariana Grande’s final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London on Sept. 1 before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.

Istanbul State Opera and Ballet to open new season on Sept 19

Istanbul State Opera and Ballet will open its 2026-2027 season on Sept. 19 with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, while the program will feature new opera, ballet and modern dance productions

New paved road smooths journey to historic Engüzekkapı Castle

Rising high above the Tortum Stream in eastern Türkiye, the medieval Engüzekkapı Castle now welcomes hundreds of daily tourists via a newly paved 1,200-meter asphalt road

Naomi Watts to receive lifetime award in Spain

Hollywood star actor and producer Naomi Watts will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain’s top film festival next month, organizers announced on Aug. 31.

Troy exhibition at Colosseum draws over 2 mln visitors

A major exhibition exploring the historical and mythological links between Troy and Rome has attracted more than 2 million visitors at Rome’s Colosseum, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced.

Dolly Parton estate announces ‘Dollyfest’ festival next year

Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.

Eco-project in İzmİr turns mussel waste into marine habitat

An İzmir entrepreneur is turning discarded mussel shells into artificial reefs, with an octopus becoming the first recorded resident of the new underwater habitats in Seferihisar

Galliano pulls Met Gala exhibit after antisemitism backlash

Top fashion designer John Galliano announced on Aug. 31 he was cancelling an exhibition of his work that was to kick off New York’s Met Gala next spring, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.

Venice Film Festival to open with stars, Oscar buzz

The 83rd Venice Film Festival kicks off tomorrow with stars including Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz and George Clooney, while films on Elon Musk, Russia and Gaza bring political controversy

365 reasons to visit Antalya, a different experience every day

Antalya Tourism Working Group Chair Recep Yavuz has prepared a list titled “365 Reasons to Visit Antalya,” highlighting activities and experiences that can be enjoyed throughout the year as part of efforts to spread tourism across all 12 months.