Harry and Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors on Sydney leg of tour
By Shannon Corvo and Rhiannon Soliman-Marron

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke with lifeguards who responded to the December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack and survivors.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/prince-harry-meghan-visit-sydney-on-australian-tour/106574648

#Royalty #PopularCulture #Celebrities #ShannonCorvo #RhiannonSolimanMarron

Singer 'D4vd' arrested on suspicion of murder seven months after police in Los Angeles found decaying body of teen girl in trunk of his car

https://hexbear.net/post/8268626

Hey you still haven't even shown us a photo of said pilot or their name and you're already making a fucking MOVIE out of it?!

https://hexbear.net/post/8267489

INXS is out, Phil Collins in as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees announced
By Mawunyo Gbogbo

INXS has missed out on landing a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with 2026 inductees including Phil Collins, Queen Latifah and Fela Kuti.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees-2026/106563138

#Music #AwardsandPrizes #MusicAwards #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #PopularCulture #MawunyoGbogbo

As the Sussexes return to Australia, 'unusual' commercial engagements are raising eyebrows
By Ben Knight

Harry and Meghan will be travelling under their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and will appear at two major, ticketed events as well as making the rounds of various charities and causes.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/prince-harry-and-meghan-visit-australia/106559094

#Royalty #Celebrities #PopularCulture #BenKnight

Set the coffee free!
#PopularCulture

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/apr/13/raspberry-danish-latte-viral-coffee-drink

Euphoria season 3 cast on past, present and future of hit show
By Mawunyo Gbogbo

Season 3 of Euphoria has premiered today as members of the cast reflect on where the show has been and where it's going.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/euphoria-season-3-cast-on-past-present-and-future-of-hit-show/106552664

#TVDrama #Television #PopularCulture #MawunyoGbogbo

'Cosplay is not consent': The rules of dressing up for conventions
By Iskhandar Razak

Cosplayers say their hobby has had an astronomical rise in popularity over the past decade. While the subculture promotes "no limits" creativity, there are still strict rules.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-11/rules-of-cosplay-comic-con-supanova-conventions/106486754

#PopularCulture #HumanInterest #ComicsandGraphicNovels #VideoGames #IskhandarRazak

You have likely heard about 'K-pop'. But what about 'P-pop'?
By Erielle Sudario

As one of the world's largest music festivals gets underway this weekend, a pop group from the Philippines will make history.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-11/p-pop-groups-secure-gigs-at-major-us-festivals/106537858

#MusicIndustry #World #PopularCulture #ErielleSudario