BTS was crowned Artist of the Year at the 2026 American Music Awards, a fan-voted ceremony where Katseye also won New Artist of the Year and other artists like Billy Idol and Maluma performed.

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, who has Moldovan roots, won his second Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film "Fjord." The achievement was met with congratulations from Moldovan President Maia Sandu and calls for greater state support for cinema in Romania.

The Cannes Film Festival continued with premieres of highly anticipated films, including Andy Garcia's "Diamond" and Cristian Mungiu's "Fjord," both receiving significant ovations. Celebrities and filmmakers gathered on the red carpet, celebrating international cinema.