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The Ministry of Culture has completed the final stage of the selection for "Tyсяchovesny"; 546 projects will receive funding. A total of 1,215 projects were presented at the pitching event, and up to UAH 4 billion has been allocated for the implementation of the initiative.
A number of cultural events will take place in Kyiv on August 15–16: a workshop for children, a play, chamber music concerts, and a Rammstein tribute. You can also attend a full-dome film about space and an Italian music concert.
BTS member V revealed that he has had hearing problems in his right ear for about 2. 5 years, which began during his military service. He is currently undergoing treatment and taking medication.
Jury selection has begun in Las Vegas in the case of Duane Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. The 63-year-old Davis has pleaded not guilty.
Grammy Award winner William Orbit died at home on July 23. He produced Madonna's albums Ray Of Light and Music, and also worked with Blur and All Saints.
Spotify forecasts 788 million active users in the third quarter, below analysts' estimates of 793. 5 million. Operating profit will amount to 670 million euros, also missing forecasts, causing shares to fall by 6.4%.
In Kyiv on August 1-2, seven interesting events will take place: a painting exhibition, stand-up, concerts, and a family show. Visitors will be able to enjoy Ukrainian art, Italian music, and disco hits.
French DJ Kavinsky was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation to determine the cause of death.
Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against hackers who broke into her colleagues' computers and leaked unreleased music. In 2023, 45 of the singer's songs were stolen and made public.
The cause of the artist's death was stomach cancer. Harbarchuk fought the disease for a long time, but he could not be saved.
Literary evenings, concerts, stand-up shows and family entertainment are planned for the weekend in Kyiv. UNN has compiled a list of events, including performances by Izdryk and a jazz concert by Sting.
On July 13, International Rock Day and French Fry Day are celebrated. In Ukraine, Orthodox Christians according to the new calendar honor the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel.
In the case of illegal departure of men abroad under the guise of music tours, six people received suspicion, including the former acting Minister of Culture. The cost of a place in a fake band reached $13,000.
The former official is suspected of facilitating the illegal transportation of 8 men of conscription age across the border under the guise of musicians. He re-sent a letter to the border guards after the refusal.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Chernivtsi invites you to the UNESCO Residence, a museum-pharmacy, and the pedestrian Kobylianska Street. The selection also features an open-air museum, an organ hall, and a botanical garden.
32-year-old artist Oliver Tree was one of six victims of a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The singer was in Brazil as part of a world tour.
Thanks to the efforts of the Embassy of Ukraine in Budapest, the performance of violinist Vadim Repin was canceled. The Russian was replaced at the concert by a Hungarian performer.
The Canadian opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup has begun at BMO Field in Toronto. Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, and Alanis Morissette are set to perform at the event.
The USA will play Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 13. Katy Perry will perform at the opening ceremony, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend.
The singer has become the youngest woman in the history of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Steven Spielberg personally introduced the artist during the gala ceremony.
Ukraine will participate in Junior Eurovision 2026, which will take place on October 24 in Malta. Svitlana Tarabarova has been chosen as the producer of the national selection for the fourth time.
The Russia Day event was moved from Red Square to a cultural center and the lineup of performers was reduced. This is the first cancellation of the event at this location since 2003.
The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony has kicked off in Mexico City featuring Shakira and Burna Boy. Over 80,000 spectators are expected at the stadium ahead of the game against South Africa.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 2,600 applications for participation in the "Thousand Springs" cultural program. The projects will be evaluated by more than 150 industry experts.
A concert by rapper Xzibit has been canceled in Riga due to his performances in Russia during the war. The Coyote Fly club made this decision following the intervention of state authorities.
Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny at a stadium in Madrid during a tour of Spain. The Vatican will not publish photographs from this brief private conversation.
The artist is suspected of violence against 13 women between 1997 and 2019. Bruel denies the allegations but has canceled all performances until September.
1,151 applications totaling 10. 8 billion hryvnias were submitted for the Thousand Springs initiative. The results of the first selection stage will be announced on June 12.
On June 6-7, Kyiv will host charity events, the FANCON festival, and theatrical performances. The funds raised will be directed toward the needs of the Ukrainian military.