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Culture news — September 9, 2026

Culture publications published on September 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

17 publications

  2. CultureRegulatorsMiddle East

    Tribute Paid to Mao Zedong on 50th Anniversary of His Death

    Thousands of people, including many young individuals, paid tribute to Mao Zedong in his hometown of Shaoshan on the 50th anniversary of his death. The event featured singing of revolutionary songs, recitation of poems, and waving of flags. Some attendees expressed admiration for Mao's ideas and criticized capitalism. The event also attracted visitors from various parts of China, with some performing traditional bows in front of Mao's statue.
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    Chris Rock Reflects on Will Smith's Slap at the Oscars: 'I Wish Nothing Had Happened'

    Four years after the infamous slap at the Oscars, Chris Rock has spoken about the incident in an interview with Variety. Rock revealed that he has no desire to return to the Oscars as a host and would only consider it if he were nominated. He also stated that he wishes the incident had never happened but doesn't want to take away from the success of his new film, 'Misty Green'.
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    Practical Magic 2: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Return for Witchy Sequel

    Twenty-eight years after the original, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles as witchy sisters Sally and Gillian Owens in 'Practical Magic 2'. The sequel, based on Alice Hoffman's novel 'The Book of Magic', follows the next generation of Owens women as they attempt to break a family curse. Despite mixed reviews, the original film has since become a cult classic, and fans eagerly await the continuation of the Owens family's story.
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    Yaya Touré Makes History as First African Coach in UEFA Champions League

    Yaya Touré, former Manchester City and Ivory Coast star, is set to become the first African coach to lead a team in the UEFA Champions League when his side Slovan Bratislava faces Paris Saint-Germain. Touré, who won the Champions League as a player in 2009, took over as coach of the Slovak champions in July and led them through three qualifying rounds to secure a spot in the group stage. He sees his achievement as a sign of changing perceptions towards African coaches and hopes it will usher in a new era in football.
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  9. CultureMiddle East

    Fight Erupts Between Critic and Restaurateur at Moscow Opening

    A physical altercation took place between renowned restaurant critic Ilya Trapenznik and restaurateur Anton Pinsky at the opening of Arkady Novikov's restaurant 'Vanil' in Moscow. The incident was sparked by a dispute over Trapenznik's writings about Pinsky's establishments. Video footage shows Trapenznik with a split lip following the fight. Pinsky later sought medical attention for injuries sustained during the altercation.
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    King Harald V Funeral Details Revealed

    King Harald V of Norway, who passed away on August 28, will be laid to rest on September 8 in Oslo. The funeral will begin with a minute of silence across the country, followed by a procession from the Royal Palace to the Oslo Cathedral. A memorial service will be held, after which the coffin will be taken to the Akershus Fortress for a private ceremony and burial in the royal mausoleum. Numerous royals and heads of state from around the world are expected to attend.
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    Blanche d'Alpuget Dies at 82; Author and Bob Hawke's Widow Remembered

    Blanche d'Alpuget, the acclaimed Australian author and widow of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, has died at the age of 82. Known for her biographies, novels, and essays, she won numerous awards for her work, including the NSW Premier's Award for her political biography of Hawke. D'Alpuget was married to Hawke from 1995 until his death in 2019. She was remembered as a vibrant and independent figure who cared little for public opinion.
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    La Casa de los Famosos Mexico Welcomes New Inhabitant, Eliminates Flor Vigna

    La Casa de los Famosos Mexico 2026 welcomed a new inhabitant, Ricardo Peralta, during the sixth elimination gala on September 6. This unprecedented move comes as the reality show competes with La Granja VIP. Meanwhile, Flor Vigna was eliminated, with only 11% of the public's votes. The new inhabitant's entry was announced by host Galilea Montijo, who left the identity a mystery until the broadcast.
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    King Charles Clarifies Harry and Meghan's Royal Status

    King Charles has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain inactive members of the royal family following their return to the UK. They are described as 'private citizens with commercial and philanthropic interests', and will not have royal duties or use their royal titles. The King's letter sent on his behalf by the Lord Chamberlain clarifies their status, stating that there have been no changes to their previous agreement from 2020.
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