The online auction for AnimAID, a charity supporting artists and professionals in the animation industry affected by the Los Angeles fires, has opened with over 90 years of artwork from beloved titles such as Snow White, The Simpsons, and Avatar up for bidding. Animation producer Don Hahn is leading the cause, stating that every bid will help victims rebuild their homes and lives.
https://gizmodo.com/bid-on-animation-history-and-rarities-to-raise-money-for-la-wildfire-relief-2000594210Jennie recently wrapped up her solo performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where she also performed "Like Jennie." Her performance video for that song has gained significant attention, becoming the third most-watched video on the official Coachella channel with over 7.8 million views.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-25/entertainment/kpop/Blackpinks-Jennie-releases-extended-version-of-Peggy-Gous-Like-Jennie-remix/2293647Kehlani and Kim Petras will perform at the San Diego Pride Festival, a celebration of visibility and pride that also supports community programs through ticket sales, including funding for youth services, advocacy efforts, and educational events.
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/community/our-community/kehlani-kim-petras-headline-san-diego-pride-festival/509-32162468-71a6-494a-a066-a8a442f38545The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) hosted an international delegation from France, Turkiye, Belarus, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and several other countries in a celebration of cross-cultural connection through art and heritage. Executive Director Tauqeer Haider Kazmi welcomed the guests and led them on a guided tour of Alhamra's facilities, highlighting the council's mission to preserve Pakistani arts while fostering global cultural dialogue. The delegation visited the Alhamra Art Gallery and Academy of Performing Arts, where they viewed a contemporary exhibition and observed live music, dance, and drama classes. They praised Pakistan as "a land of immeasurable cultural richness and extraordinary human warmth," and described the country as "a treasure trove of tradition, creativity, and heart." The event concluded with a special performance at Alhamra Hall No 2, where members of the delegation shared music, dance, and songs from their cultures.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40359415/international-tourists-team-hails-cultural-richnessCardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, has shared a collection of personal recordings that include albums by Edith Piaf and Elvis Presley's gospel songs. The collection also features Argentine tango music, particularly by Astor Piazzolla. Pope Francis revealed that his love of music began with listening to opera programs on the radio with his mother as a child.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2000249/the-films-and-music-that-meant-the-most-to-pope-francisRWS Global is a leading provider of end-to-end services from ideation to operations, producing over one million live moments daily with a team of 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide. The company's client roster includes prominent brands such as Apple, Coca-Cola, Disney, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros., among others.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rws-global-named-agency-of-the-year-at-the-2025-sports-technology-awards-302437840.htmlA growing number of people are turning to traditional crafts like baking, knitting, and painting as a way to manage stress and improve mental health. According to clinical psychologist Patricia S. Dixon, these "granny hobbies" provide an escape from daily pressures, creating a calming space for individuals to unwind and recharge. At the Salt Lake Weaving Studio in South Salt Lake, classes are being offered where participants can learn to weave their own personal bags, among other crafts, as part of this trend towards self-care through traditional arts.
https://www.deseret.com/education/2025/04/24/granny-hobbies-are-trending-so-much-university-of-utah-is-offering-classes/Sasuke Haraguchi, a 21-year-old electronic artist, is in high demand but struggles to manage his workload, with 10 imminent deadlines looming over him as he sits at a cafe near Yoyogi Station on a rainy April afternoon.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/04/25/music/sasuke-haraguchi/The finalists for the Pure Street Photography Grant 2025 have been announced, with 11 photographers from around the world making the cut. They include Mary Crnkovic Pilas from Croatia, Mili Paul from India, Promila Bahri and Saksham Srivastava also from India, as well as Russ Rowland from the USA, Sam O'Shaughnessy from the UK, Soumyendra Saha from India, Stefano Bernardi and Valentina Mansi from Italy, Tamas Dragon from Hungary, and Ulf Finndahl from Sweden.
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