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Skulls 2026: Warhammer's 10th video game festival returns with cross‑platform reveals
The Warhammer Skulls video games festival is back for its 10th edition, promising a major showcase of new reveals across a wide array of platforms (Steam, Xbox, Windows, GOG, GeForce Now, Epic Store, Apple App Store, PlayStation, and more) with a featured video and broad cross‑platform partnerships.
Last-Minute Cancellation of Long Beach Pride Festival Over Safety Paperwork
The Long Beach Pride Festival was canceled about 30 minutes before its start after the city said organizers hadn’t submitted required safety documentation to inspect the venue’s infrastructure, though the Pride Parade remains scheduled for Sunday. City officials said paperwork had been requested repeatedly and that submitted plans were not adequate; organizers counter that paperwork had been submitted. The parade will proceed, and the city is promoting alternative Pride events for the weekend while the dispute over documentation continues.
Flower Mart's near-death and comeback: Baltimore's beloved festival survives unrest and reform
Baltimore’s Flower Mart, a century-old Mount Vernon festival started by the Women’s Civic League, nearly collapsed in the 1970s after violent unrest and repeated organizational turmoil, including a 1971 riot and venue shifts. Civic leaders helped revive it, moving venues and retooling management, with the festival returning to Mount Vernon in 1981 and later being sustained by nonprofit stewardship, ensuring the beloved city celebration endures today.
Dad Killed by Bull in Spain’s Infamous ‘Street of Hell’ Bull Run
A father-to-be, whose wife is pregnant with their second child, was gored to death by a bull during Jaén’s San Marcos festival in Calle Palomares, nicknamed the ‘street of hell’ for its fierce bull runs. Bystanders fought to restrain the animal as it repeatedly attacked him; he died in hospital leaving behind his daughter and a pregnant wife. The tragedy came just days after another goring incident involving a renowned matador at Seville’s Maestranza.
Stagecoach 2026: High winds trigger evacuation and a reshuffled lineup
Stagecoach 2026 in Indio was evacuated briefly after a National Weather Service wind advisory, with 25–35 mph winds and gusts up to 65 mph prompting attendees to leave the grounds. After about an hour, organizers announced a restart and released a revised schedule, canceling Riley Green and Journey, moving Lainey Wilson to 10:30 p.m. and Pitbull to midnight, as crews secured stages and equipment while winds were expected to continue through Sunday morning.
Sabrina Carpenter Brings Madonna to the Stage as Coachella Weekend 2 Opens
Coachella’s Weekend 2 opener featured Sabrina Carpenter headlining with Madonna joining her onstage, complemented by a diverse lineup including Anyma, Slayyyter, The xx, Turnstile, and Holly Humberstone across the festival’s tents.
Coachella shock: heavy lighting rig crashes into crowd, injuring attendee
At Coachella's Do LaB stage, a heavy lighting fixture plummeted into the audience during DJ John Summit's set, injuring at least one attendee as strong winds whipped through the festival; witnesses described blood on the ground and the area was sealed off while medical staff responded.
Bieber headlines Coachella Day 2 as Jack White delivers surprise Mojave Set in windy weekend
Day 2 at Coachella centers on Justin Bieber’s first headlining slot, with a surprise Mojave Tent set from Jack White; the festival faced strong winds that disrupted Friday, but Saturday’s slate includes Nine Inch Nails x Boys Noize, The Strokes, Addison Rae, Giveon and Fujii Kaze, along with Goodyear Blimp coverage and field reports from reporters across the grounds.
Desert Runway: Coachella 2026 Fashion Highlights
Coachella 2026 delivered a desert-ready showcase of bold festival fashion, with attendees in eclectic outfits—from flashy metallics to bohemian prints—plus immersive installations like the Visage Brut tower by LADG.
Coachella 2026 Weekend One Livestream Schedule Unveiled
Coachella has released the weekend one livestream schedule for 2026, with YouTube streaming all seven stages across both weekends and offering a multiview option; the schedule lists daily set times for Friday (April 10), Saturday (April 11), and Sunday (April 12) across all stages, featuring acts such as The xx, Sabrina Carpenter, Turnstile, The Strokes, Interpol, Jack White, Wet Leg, Iggy Pop, Karol G, Young Thug, and more.
Coachella 2026 opens with star-studded surprises on Day 1
Coachella 2026 opened with a string of surprise collaborations as Teddy Swims invited Joe Jonas, Vanessa Carlton and David Lee Roth onstage, while Friday highlights included Lykke Li’s emotional set, Moby’s nostalgic 1999 throwback, Turnstile’s high-energy performance amid controversy, and KATSEYE performing with Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami; The XX made a comeback appearance, Sabrina Carpenter was slated to headline, and celebrity sightings (Becky G, Ariana Madix) plus logistics and a weather advisory colored Day 1 of the festival.
Coachella 2026 kicks off with Bini's historic debut and Radiohead bunker spectacle
Coachella 2026 opens its 25th edition in Indio with standout moments—from Bini’s historic Coachella debut and Sabrina Carpenter’s night slot to Radiohead’s immersive Bunker installation—alongside a slate of performances, art, food pop-ups, and real-time reporting guiding fans at the festival and viewers watching from home.
Barbie Dream Fest Leaves Fans Fuming Over Sparse Setups and Sky-High Prices
Barbie Dream Fest in Fort Lauderdale, touted as the ultimate Barbie fan event, drew criticism for sparse, cheaply constructed installations (including a lifesize Barbie house described as a 'cheap backdrop'), an unremarkable 80s roller disco, and ticket prices that climbed to $452.50 for a so-called Dream Pass, leaving attendees and observers comparing it to other festival flops and calling the experience underwhelming at best.
Napa's La Onda Latin Festival canceled for 2026
Napa's La Onda Latin Festival has been canceled for 2026, with refunds issued to Front Gate Tickets buyers and organizers expressing hope the event can return in the future.