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Culture news — September 17, 2026

Culture publications published on September 17, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

20 publications

  2. CultureEuropeUnited Kingdom

    Codex Azcatitlan Temporarily Returns to Mexico

    The Codex Azcatitlan, a valuable Mexican manuscript, has temporarily returned to the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City after centuries abroad. The exhibition 'Codex Azcatitlan: Mexico-France, 200 years of friendship' will run until December 31, 2026. The codex covers around 500 years of history of the Mexica people, from their migration from Aztlan to the period of the conquest of Mexico-Tenochtitlan.
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  7. CultureMedia LiteracyBox OfficeMusic

    Lady Gaga Welcomes Daughter Rose Bean

    Lady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Rose Bean Polansky. The baby was born on June 9, 2026, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The name Rose has a connection to Gaga's performance of 'La Vie En Rose' in 'A Star Is Born', while Bean may be a nod to singer and activist Carl Bean who inspired Gaga's hit 'Born This Way'. The couple has kept their family life private, but Gaga was recently photographed with the newborn in Northern California.
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  8. CultureMiddle EastUnited KingdomFilm TV

    Aleks Syntek Booed at Independence Shout for Criticizing Fans, Talking More Than Singing

    Mexican singer Aleks Syntek faced backlash during his performance at the Independence Shout in Benito Juarez borough, Mexico City, after interrupting his concert to give an annoying speech, criticize fans for asking for songs by other artists, and questioning their musical tastes. The incident sparked reactions on social media, with users questioning why the singer spent more time talking than performing his songs. Syntek addressed his opinions about the music industry, public tastes, and his career, content that some attendees received with boos.
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  10. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Snoop Dogg Honors Nia Long at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

    Snoop Dogg paid tribute to Nia Long at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, praising her impact on Black culture and entertainment over the past three decades. He joked that she had 'every Black man in America thinking he had a chance' due to her roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood', 'Friday', and 'Love Jones'. Long reciprocated the affection, calling Snoop her 'brother for life'.
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  14. CultureRegulatorsInvestigationMiddle East

    Headscarf Ban Enforcement in Schools: 55 Cases Reported in Vienna, First Violation in Lower Austria

    Two weeks into the school year, 55 headscarf cases have been reported to the Vienna Education Authority, with 55 students refusing to remove their headscarves despite discussions with teachers and school management. The authority will handle these cases, and parents will be informed about the legal situation and potential consequences. If students continue to wear headscarves, they may face administrative offense procedures at the district office. In Lower Austria, the first violation of the headscarf ban for students under 14 has been reported, with the family facing fines between €150 and €800. Further reports and talks are scheduled if the ban is not adhered to.
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  15. CultureCentral Asia

    1700-Year-Old Fragment of Homer's 'Odyssey' Discovered in Utrecht

    A tiny fragment of Homer's 'Odyssey', dating back nearly 1700 years, has been discovered at the University Library of Utrecht. The fragment, measuring around 6.6 x 7.7 cm, contains verses from Book XII of the epic, describing a crucial moment when Helios, the god of the Sun, discovers that Odysseus' companions have sacrificed and eaten his sacred cattle. This discovery is significant as only around thirty comparable fragments from that period are known worldwide.
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  19. CultureMedia Literacy

    Madurai Meenakshi Temple's Grand Kumbabhishekam

    The Maha Kumbabhishekam (consecration) of the renowned Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple in Madurai took place on September 17, with elaborate security and crowd management measures in place. Several lakhs of devotees witnessed the grand event, held between 7.45 and 8.10 am. The Yagasala rituals commenced on September 11 and concluded on September 16. The temple administration and local authorities distributed prasadam bags, arranged for annadhanam (food distribution) to 50,000 devotees, and deployed over 6,000 police personnel for security.
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  20. CultureMiddle East

    Geoffrey Rush Open to Returning as Barbossa in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'

    Geoffrey Rush has expressed openness to reprising his role as Captain Hector Barbossa in a new Pirates of the Caribbean film, but only if the narrative warrants it. He believes enough time has passed since his last appearance and suggests Barbossa could return as a supernatural presence tied to Jack Sparrow. Rush joins Orlando Bloom, who has also shown interest in returning as Will Turner.
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