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On X · @btschartsxdailyBTS’s RM Praises ARMY as “Best Fans in the World” for Singing Korean Lyrics at iHeartRadio Music FestivalThe post from fan charts account @btschartsxdaily shares a clip of BTS leader Namjoon (RM) saying ARMY are “literally the best fans in the world” after 14 years, specifically praising them for singing along to all the Korean lyrics, calling it “incredible.” It includes the tags #BTSxIHeartRadio and #BTSonIHeartRadioMusicFestival and the common fan phrase “BTS PAVED THE WAY.” It is circulating/trending within K-pop circles because it captures a warm backstage/interview moment from BTS’s appearance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, amplifying celebration of the group’s performance and their long-standing bond with fans.1,414 likes · 42mSeiler & Speer sell out Ernst Happel StadiumTravel — Sep 1, 2026South Africa’s autumn arts calendar features major events like FNB Art Joburg, Open Book Festival, the Cape Town Photography Festival, the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience, and the European Film Festival, highlighting a vibrant, cross-border cultural scene. In Cappadocia’s Güzelyurt, a tranquil town known for peaceful coexistence among Greek, Turkish, Kurdish and Bulgarian communities, locals sustain rich traditions—from tea and backgammon to ancient crafts—while Europe's live-music markets, including Austria’s, continue to show strong stadium demand and major acts selling out venues.
Pulitzer Prize Tour Planned Across 20 Cities — Aug 20, 2026Pulitzer Prizes and the American Library Association are launching “Pulitzer on the Road,” a 20-city touring exhibit that will travel from October 2026 (starting in Chicago and Dallas) through May 2028, spotlighting more than a century of Pulitzer-winning journalism, photography, poetry, plays, and fiction with appearances by authors like Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett, Daniel Kraus, and Gabriela Frank. The exhibit aims to democratize access to landmark works and combat misinformation by offering interactive displays that connect communities with the journalism and storytelling honored since 1917.
Jai Long Shares Lessons Across IndustriesBusiness — Jul 15, 2026Jai Long credits curiosity over chasing a single perfect career as the engine of his success, building ventures across photography, education, live events, digital products, property investment and media while mentoring thousands of entrepreneurs. He also runs Longhouse Press, hosts the Make Your Break Podcast, and previews an upcoming book, Make Your Break, set for November 3, 2026, arguing that adaptability and continuous learning are essential in an increasingly uncertain economy, with a track record of photographing 500+ weddings and leading major education initiatives worldwide.
