Cabo Verde will bring its traditional music to India for the first time when celebrated guitarist Voginha and his quartet perform at the Jodhpur RIFF in Rajasthan from October 22 to 26. Voginha, whose real name is Jose Carlos Silva Brito, will present Morna and Coladeira, musical traditions rooted in the island nation’s stories of the sea and migration. The festival’s 20th edition will also feature artists from Palestine, Iran, Latin America, Australia and the US. More than 250 Rajasthani folk musicians from communities including Manganiyar, Langa, Meghwal, Bhopa, Kalbelia, Meena and Bhil will also perform at Mehrangarh Fort. (PC: Firstpost)

India’s Nikita Porwal ended her Miss World 2026 journey in the Top 40 after failing to qualify for the Top 20 at the pageant’s 75th Anniversary edition in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on September 5. Porwal, the Femina Miss India 2024 winner from Ujjain, was among 111 contestants who began competing on August 9. Her Miss World campaign also featured MAATI, a project focused on education, healthcare, nutrition, hygiene, clean water and economic opportunities for tribal women and children. Femina Miss India said Porwal’s finish extended India’s streak of placing at eight consecutive Miss World editions. (PC: HT)

Director Vishal Chaturvedi has criticised the Hindi film industry for failing to support Hanuman Ansh when it was struggling, saying some people who did not help are now congratulating him after its success. The film, released on August 7, initially had more than 350 shows nationwide but faced reduced screenings because of competition from other releases. Chaturvedi said the movie gained momentum through word of mouth and direct audience engagement, with the film reportedly nearing ₹75 crore. He also described Bollywood as divided between genuinely passionate filmmakers and those pursuing filmmaking without sufficient commitment, questioning the industry’s understanding of what audiences will embrace. (PC: NDTV)

Lollapalooza India will return to Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on January 23 and 24, 2027, for its fifth edition, with Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit, KATSEYE, Fontaines D.C. and 5 Seconds of Summer among the headline acts. The two-day festival will feature four stages and artistes across pop, rock, electronic, hip-hop, jazz, R&B and folk. Other international performers include St. Vincent and Steve Angello. The Indian lineup includes Aditya Gadhvi, Anuv Jain, Ricky Kej with Stewart Copeland, Indian Ocean and The Manganiyar Seduction, alongside several independent and emerging artistes.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after his death. A jury in Las Vegas delivered the verdict on September 1.   Tupac was shot several times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996. He died a few days later.   Davis was charged with murder in 2023 and pleaded not guilty. During the trial, prosecutors focused on his past statements, including claims made in his 2019 memoir. Davis faces a possible life sentence without parole. He has said he plans to appeal the verdict.  

Country music star Dolly Parton has been laid to rest following a private family funeral in Tennessee. She was reportedly buried beside her late husband, Carl Dean, at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum.   Parton died last week at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Her great-niece, Lainey Parton, shared an emotional tribute after the funeral. She remembered Parton as a loving and supportive family member who always encouraged her dreams.   Since her death, fans and artists have paid tribute to the singer. Her famous song 'Jolene' has also returned to the UK music charts. (PC: Reuters)  

English actor Tim Curry, best known for his iconic role as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80. Curry also earned acclaim for playing Pennywise in the 1990 TV adaptation of Stephen King's It. His career included roles in Annie, Clue, Home Alone 2 and Muppet Treasure Island. After suffering a major stroke in 2012, Curry continued voice acting and attending fan conventions. He published his memoir, Vagabond, last year.

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80, prompting an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and public figures worldwide. Parton, celebrated for hits including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” was also renowned for her philanthropy and cultural influence. Taylor Swift described Parton as a dazzling person and a gift that kept giving, while Celine Dion praised her kindness, generosity and joyful voice. Beyoncé called Parton a “north star,” and Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin also shared tributes. Fans and fellow artists highlighted her music, humor, compassion and lasting influence across generations. (PC: AFP)

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her management team said. Tributes poured in from across the world, with Katy Perry remembering her as “glam, funny and kind”. Taylor Swift said, “A world without Dolly Parton doesn’t feel possible, real, or right,” while Sir Paul McCartney called her a “bubbly” character whose singing and songwriting were unrivalled in country music. Fans left flowers and messages at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star, mourning an icon who wrote more than 3,000 songs and supported major charitable causes. (PC: BBC)

Taylor Swift paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the country music legend’s death at 80, describing her as “truly the gift that kept on giving.” Swift praised Parton’s generosity, authenticity, humour and lasting influence, saying her legacy would remain everlasting because of the countless lives she changed. She also called Parton “true grace and true grit, all in one dazzling person” and highlighted her songwriting and philanthropic work, particularly the Imagination Library, which provides books to children. Swift concluded her tribute with a personal message: “Dolly, I’ll think of you each step of the way.” (PC: Getty Images)