Susanna Rowson’s ‘Charlotte Temple’: America’s Bestseller
In 1794, a novel took the United States by storm: 'Charlotte Temple' by Susanna Rowson. The book became America's first bestseller and shaped an entire literary genre.
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Culture coverage on film, music, literature, media and events in Germany, Europe and Ukraine.
Jessie J Makes Comeback in China – Acts Eye Market
British pop star Jessie J performed on the Chinese TV show "Singer" a week after declaring she was cancer-free, signaling renewed opportunities for Western artists in China's lucrative music market.
Theaters in Brandenburg Raise Prices Due to Austerity
Rising costs and tight budgets are forcing several theaters in Brandenburg to increase ticket prices for the 2026/2027 season, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Ex-Editor-in-Chief Casdorff: Tagesspiegel Halts AI Columns
The Tagesspiegel has relieved its former editor-in-chief Stephan-Andreas Casdorff of his duties as editor-at-large after he wrote opinion pieces using artificial intelligence without labeling them. The newspaper announced this on Thursday.
Taylor Swift knocks Helene Fischer off top of German singles chart
Taylor Swift has taken the top spot on the official German singles chart with her song "I Knew It, I Knew You," pushing Helene Fischer to number two, according to Entertainment.
WWII Sturmgeschütz IIIG Found on Bundeswehr Airbase
A Sturmgeschütz IIIG from World War II has been discovered during construction work on a Bundeswehr airbase in Nordholz near Cuxhaven. Ralf Raths, director of the German Tank Museum Munster, provides context for the find.
Clemens Pig becomes new ORF director after 15-hour election
Clemens Pig has been elected as the new director general of ORF. The decision by the foundation board came after a 15-hour marathon session, the broadcaster announced.
Mecklenburg State Theatre in Schwerin Plans 32 Premieres
The Mecklenburg State Theatre in Schwerin has announced its program for the upcoming season, featuring 32 premieres.
Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’: A Déjà-Vu with Aliens and Empathy
Steven Spielberg returns to his roots with 'Disclosure Day': The film tells of aliens who want to save humanity from nuclear war through empathy. Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor star in a work that feels like a successful déjà-vu.
MV Festival 2026: Villazón, Hahn and Wollny to Perform
The Festival kicks off with 120 concerts, featuring performances by Rolando Villazón, Hilary Hahn and Wollny. The Armida Quartet opens the festival on Saturday at the Neubrandenburg Concert Church, as reported by NDR.
Brittany Higgins: Why She Kept Name After Marriage
The documentary 'Silenced' about violence against women opened the Sydney Film Festival on Wednesday. In it, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins explains why she did not change her name after her 2024 wedding.
Golden Palm for ‘Fjord’: German Film About Religious Family Wins in Cannes
The drama 'Fjord' about a deeply religious family whose children are taken away by child protective services won the Golden Palm at Cannes. Sandra Hüller left empty-handed at the awards ceremony, while another German filmmaker took a prize.
HateAid in the Culture War: How the NGO Became a Lightning Rod
The organization HateAid fights against online hate – and has long since become a target of political attacks itself. A visit with its controversial CEO Anna-Lena von Hodenberg shows how existential the culture war has become for the NGO.
Angelica Domröse (85) has died
The actress Angelica Domröse has passed away at the age of 85, as confirmed by the DEFA Foundation to rbb on Friday.
Cultural Department Store Dussmann Opens Branch in KaDeWe
The Cultural Department Store Dussmann is set to open a new branch in Berlin's KaDeWe, offering books, music, and events.
Wacken Open Air: The Story of the Largest Festival
Since 1990, Wacken Open Air has drawn heavy metal fans from around the world to a small village in Schleswig-Holstein. Founders Holger Hübner and Thomas Jensen share the festival's origins in the documentary "Wacken - Hearts Full of Metal," as reported by NDR.
Cannes 2026: Hollywood Blockbusters Absent, Focus on Auteurs
The 79th Festival, starting on May 12, witnesses a historic retreat of Hollywood: not a single major US studio film will premiere, reports Guardian.
Hollywood Blockbusters Absent from Cannes 2026
This year's Film Festival, starting on May 12, will not feature any major US studio films, marking a significant shift in programming.
Hamburg announces structural support for independent publishers
Hamburg will from now on provide €700,000 a year to support independent publishers, aiming to preserve diversity in the book market and to prompt similar action at federal and state level, NDR reports. Applications are open immediately.