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La bola negra rewrites Spanish history through a queer lens
La bola negra, directed by Los Javis, has become a flashpoint after wins at Cannes and Toronto. The film digs into Spain’s past and present, weaving queer stories across generations, and will represent Spain at the Oscars.
Brad Pitt turns San Sebastián red carpet into a two-hour fan event
Brad Pitt stayed nearly two hours at San Sebastián's Kursaal, signing autographs and meeting fans beside Inés de Ramón. One quiet "hola" became the night's loudest moment.
A Deadly Secret Unfolds in a Secluded Mallorca Hotel
A storm traps thirteen guests on a remote island near Mallorca in 1959. When an English tourist is found dead, suspicion spreads through the isolated hotel. Netflix’s El problema final brings a tense period thriller to the screen.
Nou Barris fills La Mercè week with concerts and local culture
Nou Barris is turning La Mercè into a full local programme. Concerts lead the week, while Tasta Nou Barris brings five district establishments together and La Titellada adds puppetry from Tuesday.
Motors, food, and Italian flair take over Seville’s Casino de la Exposición
From October 2 to 4, Seville’s Casino de la Exposición will turn into a slice of Italy. The X Feria de Italia brings food, music, art, fashion, and classic cars for a packed tenth anniversary program.
Spain may miss Eurovision again over Israel
Spain may stay out of Eurovision for a second year after RTVE proposed extending its withdrawal over Israel's participation. The UER says it respects the pending vote but would be disappointed by another absence.
Milan Fashion Week puts human creativity on trial
Milan Fashion Week opened with robots and AI-designed collections. Vogue World turned the Italian capital into a stage for a dispute over craftsmanship, automation and the future of creative work.
La bola negra brings Lorca's unfinished work to the screen
La bola negra reaches Spanish cinemas on 25 September. Los Javis connect Lorca with queer identity and a family's buried memory across three timelines.
Aitana brings Spain to Vogue World 2026 in Milan
Aitana joined Vogue World 2026 in Milan in a white Fendi look. The event brought fashion stars and performers together around Italian craftsmanship, technology and a livestream watched around the world.
El mal padre pone a Atresmedia Cine ante su gran prueba familiar
Atresmedia Cine presenta El mal padre en San Sebastián. Eduard Fernández interpreta a un padre que se enfrenta a sus hijos durante un reencuentro lleno de reproches y heridas familiares.
Malú breaks the mold on La Revuelta with sharp, honest answers
Malú made her first appearance on La Revuelta and set a new mark for the show's classic questions. She mixed humor, blunt honesty, and a few jabs at El Hormiguero, opening up about her career, loyalty perks, and what keeps her going.
Malú shocks live crowd with blunt talk about stage delays
Malú left both the audience and David Broncano speechless with her off-the-cuff comments on La Revuelta. She also talked about the work behind her new tour and album.
Malú steps back into the spotlight with 'QUINCE' and a new outlook
Malú celebrates 28 years in Spanish music with her new album 'QUINCE' and a tour across Spain. At 44, she faces a new phase shaped by motherhood and a low-profile romance with Ángel Fernández, known as 'El Turco'.
Javier Bardem urges UNICEF to drop Pink as ambassador over Gaza comments
Javier Bardem has backed a petition calling for UNICEF to remove Pink as ambassador. The move comes after her response to Macklemore's pro-Palestinian remarks and has sparked new debate about celebrities in humanitarian roles.
Javier Bardem joins push to remove Pink from UNICEF ambassador post
Javier Bardem has backed a petition to remove Pink as a UNICEF ambassador after she criticized Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian statements. The campaign has drawn over 150,000 signatures and sparked a heated debate online.
George Lucas Museum Opens in Los Angeles
George Lucas's museum opens in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026, with more than 1,300 works. Star Wars and Indiana Jones share the space with classic art, contemporary pieces and immersive replicas.
George Lucas Museum Opens With Art Beyond Star Wars
George Lucas has opened a vast museum in Los Angeles. More than 1,300 works sit alongside cinema archives and immersive recreations of world masterpieces.
Spain moves toward a second Eurovision boycott
RTVE president José Pablo López will propose that Spain withdraw from Eurovision 2027. The Council of Administration is expected to decide in October after the reforms failed to meet every demand.
Barcelona puts music heritage at the heart of La Mercè
Free concerts will bring symphonic and band music to Nou Barris. The Museu de la Música will add workshops, exhibitions and heritage events, while a new arrangement of Els segadors receives its first performance.
TVE rushes El túnel avanza y gana to a quick finish next week
TVE is wrapping up ‘El túnel: avanza y gana’ in a hurry, putting both the semifinal and the final on back-to-back nights. Hosted by Jesús Vázquez, the show ends its first season just three weeks after launch, following a strong start in ratings.
A Madrid home turns family memory into bold interior design
A 75-square-metre Madrid apartment now carries a family story. Casa Carmen replaces neutral interiors with vivid color and a recovered hydraulic tile.
Francesca Thyssen takes a public role at Madrid's museum
Francesca Thyssen is bringing more than 350 contemporary works to Madrid. Her collection will support the museum's biggest expansion and open a new chapter for the family.
Sondra Radvanovsky plans her exit while her voice is still at its peak
Sondra Radvanovsky returns to Madrid for Manon Lescaut and plans to leave staged opera while her voice remains at its peak. She will continue singing in concerts, recitals and concert performances of opera.
CULTUR.ALH turns Granada into a weeklong avant-garde laboratory
CULTUR.ALH has opened in Granada with a tribute to Gata Cattana. More than 60 authors and 30 free events will fill the city from 21 to 27 September.
Report of Spanish theatre critic Marcos Ordóñez's death remains unconfirmed
Marcos Ordóñez has been reported dead at 69 after a major career in Spanish theatre criticism. His work linked performance with literature, cinema, music and popular culture, though the death report has not been independently confirmed.
Kent Nagano Opens the OCNE Season With a Measured Mahler Resurrection
Kent Nagano opened the OCNE season with Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony. His restrained reading found intensity without theatrical excess, though weak soprano projection briefly unsettled the finale.
Naomi Watts demands space for older women in cinema
Naomi Watts received the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián Festival and dedicated it to David Lynch. She used the ceremony to call for more leading roles and stronger screen representation for women over 50.
Brad Pitt turns San Sebastián hotel arrival into a fan event
Brad Pitt arrived early in San Sebastián and spent about half an hour with fans. He walked the full length of the barrier before entering the Hotel María Cristina.
Pepón Nieto finds freedom on Spanish roads
Pepón Nieto left Marbella for Madrid with nothing but a map and a sense of adventure. Thirty years later, his love for driving and the stage still shapes his work and his idea of home.
Rare Messerschmitt draws crowds at Pontevedra classic car event
A 1957 Messerschmitt, one of the world’s rarest bubble cars, stole the show at Pontevedra’s classic vehicle meet. Owner Manuel Abal brought it from Finland and plans a full restoration. The event also put a spotlight on unique Spanish motocarros.
Spain's literary festivals put books on stage
More than 90 literary festivals now operate across Spain. A dispute over sponsorship in Madrid tested the model, but the programme went ahead with leading international and Spanish authors.
Naomi Watts receives the Donostia Award in San Sebastián
Naomi Watts accepted San Sebastián's Donostia Award at 57. She crossed the festival red carpet in a black dress as admirers gathered to take photographs.
San Sebastián starts its 74th film festival with a farewell
San Sebastián opens its 74th festival with 263 films from 47 countries. José Luis Rebordinos is leaving after fifteen years, while Werner Herzog will receive the first Donostia Award.
Naomi Watts turns San Sebastián honour into a demand for change
Naomi Watts accepted the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián Film Festival and used the ceremony to call for richer roles for older women. J.A. Bayona presented the honour.
Valladolid Motor Vintage brings rare classics and collectors to the city
On October 4, hundreds of classic cars and motorcycles will line Valladolid’s main streets as Motor Vintage returns. The event welcomes vehicles built before 1997 and celebrates the people who keep Spain’s automotive history alive.
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