A desert’s lifeline: an oasis is a fertile spot in arid lands with water and life.
Charli XCX has moved from Brat to a high-concept, glitchy era during her Reading/Leeds performances, backed by a live band and dramatic visuals. Her festival shows balance new material with fan favourites, signaling a shift in her artistic direction that dominates the weekend’s conversation.
Venice opens its 83rd edition with a slate focused on Gaza, Ukraine, tech power and media consolidation. George Clooney will receive a lifetime award; Oasis documentary and high-profile directors are features amid a broader geopolitical frame. The festival showcases a mix of Hollywood stars and world cinema as it navigates contemporary conflicts and industry shifts.
The Oasis brothers have reconciled, with Noel and Liam Gallagher renewing collaboration during a 2025 tour. A new documentary documents the reunion, with Steven Knight directing and behind-the-scenes access. The project highlights the brothers’ evolving relationship and the enduring appeal of their music.
A tech-backed analysis has found that bars and breweries saw an 8% revenue uptick during the World Cup group stage, driven by late-night demand. Host cities outperformed the national average, with notable spikes in Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, and the New York metro. Non-alcoholic drinks and food orders also rose as chains rolled out promotions.
France and Morocco are expanding security, energy and investment cooperation amid Pegasus spyware allegations. Lecornu’s visit signals a renewed strategic partnership as Paris seeks stability in North Africa and Rabat presses economic and technological collaboration.
McFly is crafting a new album inspired by Oasis and pub-energy, aiming to merge crowd-friendly anthems with arena-ready sound. The band reflects on past setbacks, a later restart with Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory, and a push to balance four members’ ambitions.
North Hertfordshire Council has granted SJM Concerts a premises licence for Knebworth House, enabling large-scale events and the Oasis reunion tour discussions. The licence allows up to 125,000 attendees, with live music and late-night events, and comes as a documentary on the reunion is set for Venice. The 30th anniversary of the 1996 gigs and other historic performances are in focus.
Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has confirmed headliners for 2027 and has ruled out Madonna, while speculation continues about Swift, Styles and Oasis headline talk. The festival returns in June 2027 after a fallow year.
Erling Haaland has unveiled a new buzz-cut ahead of Manchester City’s season debut against Bournemouth, replacing his long blonde locks. He has shared the moment in a YouTube video and across social media, saying it marks a fresh start for the new season. Reactions from teammates and figures including Zlatan Ibrahimović and Pep Guardiola have been captured in clips and calls.