Lady Gaga's performance at the Super Bowl halftime show featured multiple costume changes, including a dramatic transition from a scene with skeletons to a segment where she was lifted by dancers while wearing white feathers, all set against a stage that transformed throughout the show.
https://www.tmz.com/2025/04/12/lady-gaga-coachella-performance-several-costumes/Lady Gaga delivered a memorable performance at Coachella, opening with "Bloody Mary" and showcasing her vocals and striking visuals. The set, described as an 'opera house in the desert', featured multiple costume changes and stunning visuals. Fans praised the show on X, calling it "the best Coachella performance of all time". Lady Gaga expressed excitement for the event, telling the New York Times she wanted to make the public smile.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14601877/Lady-Gaga-Coachella-performance-satanic-rituals-fans.htmlThe Walled City of Lahore Authority and the Government of Punjab are collaborating to host a cultural festival featuring Sufi poetry, folk dance, music, and traditional arts. The event showcased performances by various artists, including Liaqat Parkvi, Taj Mastani, Shaukat Faqir, Deto Lal Bheel, Aadho Bheel, Sajid Alan Fair, Shaukat Dhoolia, Madho Lal Hussain Dera, and others. Director General Kamran Lashari emphasized that the festival is a celebration of the people's spiritual connection rather than just a display of culture.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1300414-mela-chiraghan-festival-startsThe iconic musical "Phantom of the Opera" is undergoing changes, including a name change to "Masquerade". The show's composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, expressed sadness about its Broadway run ending after 35 years. A new Instagram account has been created for the renewed play, featuring images and quotes from the show. The original production, directed by Harold Prince, played its final performance on April 16, 2023, with a specific run date for "Masquerade" expected later this year.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14601451/Trumps-favorite-musical-makes-Broadway-comeback.htmlThe Met Gala has evolved from a Manhattan society event to a global phenomenon, with its starriest night of the year. This year's event will be co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and ASAP Rocky, alongside Anna Wintour, who oversees the proceedings as editor-in-chief of Vogue. The guest list includes NBA superstar LeBron James, athletes Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, filmmakers Spike Lee and Regina King, actors Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Pope, musicians Doechii and Janelle Monae, and fashion figures Grace Wales Bonner and Olivier Rousteing. The dress code for this year's gala is a suit-inspired theme, with loose interpretation encouraged.
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/style/2025/04/11/met-gala-101-what-to-know-about-039fashion039s-biggest-night-out039-this-yearIn Telangana, the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) hosted an anime and manga contest at the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK), attracting tens of artists and cosplayers. The event featured participants dressed as characters from popular shows like Batman, Demon Slayer's Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado, and One Piece's 5th Gear Luffy and Sanji. Winners received prizes including pen tablets, artwork products, merchandise, and cash awards.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/anime-manga-web-toon-cosplaying-contests-see-huge-participation-1872570A new painting of Donald Trump depicting him moments after his attempted assassination in July has replaced a portrait of former President Barack Obama at the White House. The artwork shows Trump with blood on his face, raising his right arm in a fist as Secret Service agents tackle him under a United States flag. The image appears to be based on photos taken by New York Times photographer Doug Mills or Associated Press's Evan Vucci at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
https://hyperallergic.com/1002946/white-house-replaces-obama-portrait-with-trump-raised-fist-painting/A new painting, inspired by a New York Times photograph taken by Doug Mills in Butler, Pa., is displayed prominently in the Grand Foyer of the East Wing of the White House, according to social media posts and statements from White House officials.
https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/us-news/white-house-relocates-obama-portrait-to-make-way-for-painting-depicting-trump-assassination-attempt/Abel Rodríguez's artistic journey began with poor initial results, but he persisted, meticulously painting thousands of leaves using succulent green inks. His work, which draws from his vast ecological and cosmological recollections, has captivated audiences worldwide. Rodríguez's career gained momentum after the 2014 Prince Claus award, leading to exhibitions in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Santa Fe, Pittsburgh, and more. He gained international recognition with his inclusion in the 34th Sao Paulo Biennial and Culturescapes art festival in Basel, Switzerland. Despite not considering himself an artist, Rodríguez's practice has left him fulfilled, as he notes that "knowledge, work, intelligence, and craft" are behind his images.
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