The 82nd Venice Film Festival announced new additions to this year's competition jury, including actress Fernanda Torres and director Mohammad Rasoulof.

The last time Minneapolis musician Mike Kota played on the same stage as Hozier was in 2023, when she opened for the Irish singer-songwriter at a pop-up concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis. She played for a crowd of about 1,500 people.

Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa ( Two Prosecutors) will serve as the jury president for the 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival next month.

The Farmington Founders Festival presented by Meijer returns for its 61st year of family fun through July 19. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes its festival debut Friday, July 18, from noon to 7 p.m.

CASS COUNTY, MI – A small city in Southwest Michigan is adding a visit from Santa in his “summer attire” to its popular annual summer celebration as part of a “Christmas in July” fundraiser.

Tina Fey, Charlie Brooker and Studio Lambert CEO Stephen Lambert will speak at the Edinburgh TV Fest, which has also added an Adolescence masterclass

Fremont Ohio Pride is presenting its 5th annual Fremont Pride Festival at Walsh Park on July 19 featuring live entertainment and special guests.

The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back, illuminating Franklin Square for visitors all summer long. This year's festival celebrates the Year of the Snake and features over 1,000 sculptures placed in nearly 40 brand-new lantern displays.

This one-off reunion is part of the 2025 New York Comedy Festival. Other headliners at the 10-day, five-borough, 200+ comedian event running Nov. 7-16 include stand-ups Louis CK, Hannah Berner, Pete Holmes, Margaret Cho and Chris Fleming along with popular podcasters The Basement Yard among others.

Billy McFarland says he sold the Fyre Festival brand which includes trademarks, intellectual property and social media assets.

Here's a breakdown of the weekend forecast for Branch County. Friday is forecast to have a high of 78 degrees with a low of 65 degrees and increasing clouds at night. Expect the daytime temperature to feel six degrees hotter at 84 degrees. Throughout the day, wind will be blowing southeast at 5.8 miles per hour.