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Culture news — August 21, 2026

Culture publications published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

14 publications

  1. CultureEuropeHousingBooks

    Texas A&M Unveils Statue for Legendary Coach R.C. Slocum

    Texas A&M is honoring its most successful football coach, R.C. Slocum, with a statue to be unveiled on September 4, 2016, at the north end of Kyle Field. Slocum won three Southwest Conference titles, one Big 12 championship, and was inducted into both the Texas Sports Hall of Fame (2005) and the College Football Hall of Fame (2012). After his coaching career, he served twice as interim Athletic Director (2019, 2024) and retired in 2025. The statue, created by longtime sculptor Steven White, will stand ten feet tall as a permanent tribute to Slocum's impact on Aggieland.
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  2. CultureMiddle East

    Abdulaziz Abbas' Death Mourned by Southern Laborer Community

    The Southern Laborer community is mourning the loss of Abdulaziz Abbas, a playwright and theater director. Abbas' wife, Nader Abdul Qudus, has received condolences from various organizations and individuals, including Fatima Al-Yazidi, the General Secretariat of the Southern Writers and Authors Union, and the Southern Trade Unionist. The community remembers Abbas' contributions to the word and stage.
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  4. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Charles Melton in Talks to Play Kakashi in Live-Action 'Naruto' Movie

    Actor Charles Melton is in talks to play the role of Kakashi Hatake, the elite ninja mentor figure to the main character in the live-action 'Naruto' movie. Destin Daniel Cretton is set to direct the film, which is based on the popular manga series written by Masashi Kishimoto. The movie will focus on a coming-of-age story revolving around Naruto Uzumaki. Lionsgate is producing the film, with Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu serving as producers.
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  5. CultureMiddle EastChinaEarth

    Silk Way Star's Second Season Launches in China

    The second season of Silk Way Star, an international music project, has begun in Yinchuan, China. The project, a collaboration between Kazakhstan's Presidential TV and Radio Corporation and China Media Group (CMG), features vocalists from 12 countries. Kazakhstan is represented by singer Ruhiya Baydukenova. The project aims to strengthen cultural diplomacy and mutual understanding between countries along the Silk Road.
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  7. CultureEuropeBooks

    Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Draws Crowds in Osaka

    The 17th-century masterpiece by Johannes Vermeer, 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', is currently on display at the Osaka Central Museum of Art, drawing massive crowds and causing the booking system to crash due to high demand. This is the fourth time the painting has been exhibited in Osaka and possibly the last time it will be shown in Japan. The painting is on loan from the Royal Museum of the Netherlands while it undergoes renovations. Despite strict security measures, the painting's director is not worried about its safety. The exhibition has sparked a 'Vermeer fever' in Japan, with fans waiting hours to see the painting and numerous merchandise inspired by the girl being sold in the museum shop.
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  10. CultureMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    Heinz Ketchup Facing Backlash for Personalization Restrictions

    Heinz ketchup faced criticism in Germany after it was revealed that their personalized bottle service allowed names like 'Allah' and 'Satan' but not 'Jesus'. Deputy chair of the AfD faction in the Bundestag, Beatrice von Storch, accused the company of discriminating against Christians. Heinz later updated their website to include 'Jesus' as an option, stating that their sauces are 'intended for everyone'.
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  13. CultureFilm TV

    Lanterns Season 2: Showrunner Chris Mundy Confirms Early Development

    Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy has revealed that the DC Universe series is already in the early stages of development for a potential second season, despite not being officially renewed yet. Mundy and co-creator Christopher Cantwell are about six weeks into breaking story for the next season. The team plans to tell the story in a fresh way while keeping familiar characters. Mundy also discussed James Gunn's hands-off approach during the first season's development.
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  14. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Vernon of SEVENTEEN Releases 'I'll Be Back' Before Military Service

    Vernon, a member of K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN, released his new digital single 'I'll Be Back' on Thursday, August 20. The song, which he wrote and composed himself, serves as a musical farewell to fans as he begins his mandatory military service in South Korea. Vernon performed the track for the first time during his 2026 VERNON THE 8 [V8] LIVE concert in July. He is expected to complete his service by May 19, 2028.
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