Ariana Grande is set to make her London stage debut alongside Jonathan Bailey in a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Sunday in the Park With George, at the Barbican Centre in summer 2027. This production will see the two artists reunite after their collaboration in Wicked.

The Resolution festival at The Place in London showcases innovative choreography, featuring works by Seirian Griffiths, Qi Song, and Isadora D’Héloïsa, with a focus on exploring in-between states. The standout piece, Interchange, presents a unique narrative of a recently deceased individual navigating bureaucratic challenges and revisiting significant relationships in his life.

Tehching Hsieh, a Taiwanese-American performance artist, voluntarily lived in a wooden cage measuring 11ft 6in x 9ft for one year starting on September 30, 1978, during which he was not allowed to speak, read, or consume media. His friend visited daily to provide food and remove waste. This extreme form of performance art, described by Marina Abramovich as a masterful act, highlights Hsieh's commitment to durational actions.

Simon Rattle conducted a thrilling semi-staging of Janáček’s opera, The Makropulos Affair, at Barbican Hall, London, captivating audiences with a performance that maintained high tension throughout its two-hour duration. The London Symphony Orchestra accompanied a commanding cast, showcasing the opera's compelling narrative without an interval.

The phenomenon known as 'gamer brain' reflects a growing engagement with video games, where players often resist lowering difficulty levels or pursue seemingly trivial achievements. This behavior highlights the psychological and cognitive effects of gaming, which have been the subject of various studies.

John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his collaborations with the Fugees, was found dead at the age of 50 in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts. His death marks a significant loss in the music industry, where he was celebrated for his unique contributions and talent. Forté had previously served a 14-year prison sentence, which was commuted by President George W. Bush, highlighting a tumultuous personal journey that included both acclaim and legal challenges.

Nan Goldin's The Ballad of Sexual Dependency, now over 40 years old, continues to resonate with audiences, showcasing a collection of photographs taken between 1973 and 1986. The work has been presented in various formats, including slide shows and video, capturing intimate moments and emotional depth through its portrayal of relationships and personal struggles.

Phoenix Nights, a beloved British sitcom created by Peter Kay, aired on Channel 4 from 2001 to 2002 and became a cultural phenomenon, achieving record DVD sales. However, 25 years after its debut, it remains largely absent from modern streaming platforms and is relegated to unofficial uploads and secondhand DVDs.

In the film 'Rental Family,' Brendan Fraser portrays Phillip, an American actor in Tokyo who becomes involved with a rental agency that provides actors for emotional support roles. Directed by Hikari, the film has received criticism for its perceived lack of depth and sentimentality, with some reviews labeling it as a pointless exploration of role-play therapy.