mkllcmedia DUBLIN — Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ announced on Thursday that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is permitted to participate, calling such participation “unconscionable” given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The broadcaster said the decision reflects concern at the “ongoing and appalling loss of lives” and at … Read more
Ed Sheeran is stepping into a new chapter of his career with the release of Play, an album that manages to balance the intimacy of his signature ballads with sharper, more pointed tracks that reveal a different kind of edge. The project, released this week, showcases Sheeran’s knack for storytelling but leans into more diverse … Read more
Power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be competing against each other at the upcoming 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in a rare head-to-head matchup, each nominated in the same category: Outstanding Variety Special (Live). What They’re Nominated For They both arrived in this category of Outstanding Variety Special (Live), which includes other distinguished nominees such as … Read more
Country music star Jason Aldean made headlines this week after delivering a tribute to conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk during a live performance. The moment, which came during a packed concert, drew loud cheers and applause from the audience, underscoring Aldean’s growing role as both an entertainer and outspoken cultural figure. Aldean, known for … Read more
Ego Nwodim has announced she will not return to Saturday Night Live, ending a seven-season run with the long-running NBC sketch show. The performer posted a farewell message on Instagram Friday, thanking creator Lorne Michaels, castmates, writers and crew and saying she will “carry those memories, and that laughter, with me always.” (People.com) Nwodim joined … Read more
Sixty years after Maria first skipped across the Alpine meadows, Julie Andrews — the actress whose luminous performance helped make The Sound of Music a cinematic landmark — is quietly revisiting the film’s legacy as fans, archivists and studios mark the movie’s 60th anniversary this year. The milestone has prompted restorations, reissues and a renewed … Read more
London / Nairobi — Artificial intelligence is moving from experimental climate research into operational tools that help scientists, policymakers and industry actors model complex systems, accelerate monitoring, and design mitigation strategies. While AI is not a silver bullet for the climate crisis, it is proving to be a force multiplier across forecasting, emissions measurement, and … Read more
London — With artificial intelligence systems now woven into critical services and consumer products, corporate and regulatory priorities have shifted from aspirational safety principles to concrete governance playbooks. Organisations large and small are adopting structured approaches to manage systemic risks — from misuse and bias to robustness failures — and regulators are increasingly demanding auditable … Read more
Bangalore — The expansion of AI beyond cloud datacenters onto chips at the network edge is entering a new phase, driven by advances in compact model architectures, specialized accelerators, and a growing emphasis on privacy and latency-sensitive applications. From smartphones and industrial sensors to automobiles and retail kiosks, on-device intelligence is becoming a practical option … Read more
San Francisco — Across industries, generative artificial intelligence is transitioning from experimental pilots to mission-critical production systems, forcing companies to rethink product architecture, talent models and risk controls. What began as proof-of-concept chatbots and demo-grade assistants has, in many firms, matured into embedded workflow tools that touch customer service, knowledge management, coding, and content generation … Read more