Entertainment

July 20, 2026

Immersive Art and Electronic Music Come Together To Celebrate the Summer Solstice at LACMA [Interview]

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) marked the summer solstice (on June 21) with SPIRITS, a free public event featuring electronic music pioneer Richie Hawtin (also known as Plastikman) and acclaimed digital artist john gerrard. The evening combined a large-scale installation of Gerrard’s new solar artwork, SPIRITS, with a live performance by Hawtin, celebrating both the longest day of the year and the artwork’s solar cycle.

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July 15, 2026

RIP Sam Neill: ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano’ Star Dies at 78

Actor Sam Neill, the versatile star of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchises, as well as the Oscar-winning film The Piano (1993) and the critically acclaimed Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016), has died at 78 in Sydney, Australia. Neill’s family announced the actor’s passing in a statement shared through social media. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life.

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July 8, 2026

Electric Forest 2026 Brings Enchanting Installations and Vibrant Sounds to Michigan Woods

Electric Forest returned to the magical Sherwood Forest for the 2026 edition of this mesmerizing festival. Held at Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan, from June 25–28, Electric Forest brought together tens of thousands of fans who revel in this unique integration of music, art, and community, still going strong in its 14th year. Music often gets the spotlight at Electric Forest, with the 2026 lineup featuring 167 sets total across six stages.

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