One of my greatest passions is the ability to pay music forward through my arts based foundation @fireworkfound! Was amazing to be with so many young people and see their spark ignite at camp earlier this month ✨♥️ Remember, you just gotta ignite the light 🎆 #FireworkFriday#

Do you want to celebrate the incredible successes your theatre has had this year? You should enter a submission for the Theatre of the Year Award, sponsored by Moore Kingston Smith at this year's #TheStageAwards# 2027, in association with Tysers Live! Any building-based performing arts organisation, commercial or not-for-profit, in the UK is eligible. Find out more and submit an entry 👉

2 weeks left to apply! Manhattan-based artists and arts organizations still have time to apply for the 2026 Manhattan Arts Grants and SU-CASA! Grants: $4K–$16K for Manhattan artists & orgs SU-CASA: Lead workshops for older adults

Ridley Scott, who was tapped to receive an honorary Oscar at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 17th annual Governors Awards on Sunday night, will not be able to attend the ceremony in Hollywood to accept the honor in-person, THR can exclusively report. Scott, who is based in London and will turn 89 on Nov. 30, underwent a minor medical procedure last week and has been advised not to fly while he is still healing.

Elon Musk on what people should study in the age of AI and robots: “My recommendation for education would be to get as broad-based an education as possible That includes arts and sciences, engineering, wide general knowledge Know what to ask the robots for You need to be able to formulate the question And with the broadest possible general knowledge, you'll be better able to formulate the questions, or what they call prompt engineering, I guess But you've got to convey your wishes to the robot And as crazy as this sounds, we will run out... There will be so many robots and so much AI that the AI will actually be eager to hear any requests that you could possibly have, because that request will be fulfilled immediately”

BREAKING: Elon Musk on the education he’d recommend for a world of AI in his new interview with CCTV Finance: “My recommendation for education would be to get as broad-based an education as possible. That includes arts and sciences, engineering, wide general knowledge. Know what to ask the robots for. You need to be able to formulate the question. And with the broadest possible general knowledge, you'll be better able to formulate the questions, or what they call prompt engineering, I guess. You've got to convey your wishes to the robot.”

Today, the OpenAI Foundation is committing $50M to the 2026 People-First AI Fund to fund trusted, community-based nonprofits exploring how AI can expand access and opportunity across essential services, arts and culture, and media and journalism. Applications are now open through July 15. Learn more about what we’re looking for, eligibility criteria, and how to apply:

Jericho High School in Nassau County, Long Island, New York, made national headlines in 2026 by naming 21 students as valedictorians for the graduating class, breaking the school’s previous record of 15. The school uses an unweighted grading system based on letter grades rather than decimal GPAs. Under this policy, any student who earns straight A+ grades in every class throughout all four years of high school qualifies as valedictorian. This year, an impressive 21 seniors achieved that perfect academic standard. These high-achieving students stood out not only for their grades but also for their well-rounded excellence. Many balanced rigorous coursework — including Advanced Placement Physics, AP Economics, and multivariable calculus — with extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and community service. One student co-founded Empower Her Health, a nonprofit initiative that provides free menstrual products and education, while others earned National Merit Scholar honors and excelled in athletics and the arts. This remarkable achievement highlights both the academic rigor at Jericho High School and the exceptional dedication of its Class of 2026.

US Central Command published footage Tuesday showing American Marines practicing hand-to-hand combat during a martial arts training course at a military base in the Middle East. In a post on X, CENTCOM said the exercises were intended to keep troops' combat skills sharp during deployment. The command did not specify when the training took place or identify the base where it was conducted.

In 2025 and the first half of 2026, Gen Z spent more on fine art than any other generation, according to the Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting by Arts Economics. Read more: