Pop Culture & Film: Ryan Gosling is set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider, with a standalone movie planned for 2028—an on-screen pivot he’s tied to putting family first. Music & Community Mourning: Glen Hansard’s “Falling Slowly” surged after his funeral in Dublin, while Bono delivered a heartfelt “Beautiful Day” tribute at the service. Legacy Makers: Electronic producer William Orbit, famed for Madonna’s “Ray of Light,” died at 69. Live Music & Irish Dates: Babyshambles announced a new live album (Live At KOKO) and shared EP track drops ahead of Irish shows; Damien Dempsey will headline Night and Day’s Hideaway Sessions satellite festival in Leitrim. Gaming & Fandom: Nintendo Download highlights Lies of P: Complete Edition on Switch 2 plus new Virtual Boy games via Switch Online. Culture as Brand: Hennessy is turning Notting Hill Carnival’s 60-year sound into a long-term Spotify-and-programming platform. Indigenous Storytelling: Santa Fe Playhouse debuts Bad Medicine, spotlighting Indigenous mystery themes through Navajo-led casting. Politics Meets Pop: Dutch PM Rob Jetten met Heartstopper’s Joe Locke at WorldPride and announced new LGBTQ+ safety funding. Local Arts Leadership: City of Lawrence named Lindsay Hart permanent director of Parks, Recreation and Culture.