Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who passed away on August 14, 2026, in Tokyo at the age of 97, became an icon of contemporary art with her innovative installations that include mirrors, lights, pumpkins, and dots, as well as provocative performances that highlighted personal and social themes, despite often being overlooked in the art world. (translated)
The article reflects on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, known as the queen of country, who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, and tests readers' knowledge through a quiz due to her iconic role in American pop culture. (translated)
The British actor and singer Tim Curry, known for his iconic role as Dr. Frank N. Furter in the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 in Los Angeles. (translated)
Deutschlands Bier-Ikone gerät gefährlich ins Wanken. Bei Warsteiner geht es inzwischen um die Existenz! #Warsteiner #Brauerei #Mittelstand #Wirtschaftskrise Alarmierende Entwicklung: Die finanzielle Situation bei Warsteiner spitzt sich zu. Laut Westfalenpost wachsen die Schulden, während die Reserven schrumpfen. Inhaberin Catharina Cramer stützt das traditionsreiche Familienunternehmen bereits mit Millionenbeträgen. Die Zeitung fasst die Lage drastisch zusammen: Gelingt die Wende nicht, sei das Unternehmen „im Bestand gefährdet“. Traditionsmarke unter Druck: Warsteiner gehörte einst zu den größten deutschen Brauereien und steht für eine jahrzehntelange Erfolgsgeschichte. Doch der deutsche Biermarkt schrumpft und Kostensteigerungen belasten die Branche zusätzlich. Die Konzernbilanz 2024 zeigt laut Westfalenpost, wie ernst die Situation inzwischen geworden ist. Wenn selbst eine Traditionsmarke wie Warsteiner um die Wende kämpfen muss, ist das ein weiteres unübersehbares Warnsignal für den deutschen Wirtschaftsstandort. Vielen Dank für den wichtigen Hinweis! Quelle: Westfalenpost https://t.co/K9PB5O6VtM #Bier #Wirtschaft #Tradition
The world-famous Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97, a few weeks after a successful exhibition in Cologne, leaving behind a significant legacy with her iconic "Polka Dots." (translated)
Viděno punkem. Ivan Král, skromný a přitom ve světě nejznámější čs. rocker. Pracoval u Yoko a Johna, rok hrál s Blondie, pět let s Patti Smith a dva roky s Iggy Popem (do roku 1982). Pak se jeho hudební stopa vytrácí (občas hraje, živí se jako řidič i tesař), aby se zjevil v kolébce grunge v Seattle a otevřel si v dubnu 1991 kiosek s lívanci a palačinkami. Nikdy mi to nedalo klidu: mohl se Ivan Král znát s hochy od Pearl Jam, Nirvany, Alice in Chains nebo Soundgarden? Vždyť Patti Smith byla ctěna těmito rozervanci jako jejich culture zdroj a ikona. V Králově životopisu jsem nic moc nenašel. Dokud jsem nenarazil na dva kratší texty v Seattle Times z roku 1992. První je z rubriky Food Folks: precizně určuje místo kiosku (pouze 10m2..) s poetickým názvem Crepes de Marie v tržnici Pike Place Market. Ivan Král se u pánve střídá s dalším krajanem, basákem Zbyňkem Pavlíčkem (oba hrají později v triu Native). Recept na těsto získali v Paříži, v repertoáru mají deset druhů crepes včetně špenátové s mozzarellou. Oba kuchtíci rozpálili plotnu v dubnu 1991. A co je zajímavé: z kiosku je to do tří zásadních klubů s grunge nářezem od 100 do 1600 metrů. Showbox: zde perlili Pearle Jam, Soungarden a Mudhoney. Crocodile: Nirvana a ti další. Central Sallon: inkubátor grunge včetně Alice in Chains a všech výše jmenovaných. Na tržnici pracuje spousta muzikantů a také sem chodí na návštěvu, upřesňuje Král. A taky se Ivana ptají.. hele, a jaké to bylo? Ve druhém textu ze Seattle Times odpovídá Král na zásadní otázku: co sakra rocker s takovou biografií dělá u pánve na trhu?! Ivanova odpověď: každá kapela by měla mít day job a stát lidem tváří tvář, nejen za mikrofonem. Bylo by magické, kdyby si Eddie Vedder u Ivana objednal crepes s krevetkami a mohli prohodit pár slov. Dokázat to ale nemohu. I když Pearl Jam hrávali Ivanovu Dancing Barefoot ze setlistu Patti Smith. V roce 1994 Ivan Král zasáhl zásadně do hudebního života už v Praze. Ale to už je jiný příběh. Miluju palačinky. The End. #punk #rock #grunge
The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her iconic polka dots, passed away at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, according to her museum. (translated)
The famous American photographer Veder has died, known for his iconic shot "The Explosion of Joy" from the return of war prisoners from Vietnam, on August 22, eight days before his hundredth birthday. (translated)
The article examines the development of Grand Theft Auto 6 as the most eagerly anticipated cultural product of the present and describes how the game series has become a global phenomenon over nearly 30 years, combining criminal fantasies and pop cultural iconography while offering both a critical perspective on society and an entertaining, consequence-free gaming experience. (translated)
British actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and as the clown Pennywise in the adaptation of King's horror It, died at the age of 80 at his home in Los Angeles. (translated)
The British actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic role as Dr. Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80. (translated)
The British actor and singer Tim Curry, known for his iconic role as Dr. Frank N. Furter in the "Rocky Horror Show" and as Pennywise in Stephen King's "It," has passed away at the age of 80. (translated)
The British actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic role as Frank N. Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has passed away at the age of 80 at his home in Los Angeles. (translated)
Tim Curry, an icon of cinema and theater, died at the age of 80 after a long battle with health issues, including a severe stroke that significantly limited his professional activity, notably known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. (translated)
Dolly Parton, one of the queens of country music, has set new standards in the music industry with her exceptional talent, business acumen, and wide recognition, becoming a global icon while also managing to highlight the prejudices associated with her appearance. (translated)
Dolly Parton, the legendary country icon, is celebrated for her sparkling life, her impressive career with over 3000 songs and numerous awards, as well as her radiant personality that goes far beyond music. (translated)
At the Neuhardenberg castle in Brandenburg, a government meeting has concluded, at the end of which Chancellor Warken stated that the pension system reform would continue as planned, while in Cologne the largest gaming exhibition in the world, Gamescom, has started, and in Nepal, lives have been lost due to floods, with many people still missing, while country icon Dolly Parton passed away in her 80s. (translated)
Dolly Parton, an icon of country music and a generous philanthropist, died on August 25, 2026, which caused sadness and respect worldwide, as American flags were flown at half-staff, the Empire State Building was lit up in pink, and numerous fans and music colleagues gathered in front of her star in Nashville to pay tribute to her unforgettable contribution to music and society. (translated)
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer and songwriter, died at the age of 80 after a short battle with cancer, having sold more than 100 million records during her career and created a number of iconic songs that impacted not only country music but also broader pop culture. (translated)
Dolly Parton, the legendary country singer and pop culture icon, died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, and her unique legacy lies in her ability to reach a wide range of listeners across political and generational divides, having influenced many with her hits and charisma throughout her career. (translated)
