Culture, Style & Media News Today — July 24, 2026
Noah Kahan Gets a Fake Call From Congress Ordering Fans to Wear Diapers at Concerts and more — today's news signal.
The world of entertainment is always full of surprises, and today's headlines are no exception. From the bizarre to the exciting, we have a range of stories that are sure to capture the attention of Culture, Style & Media readers. For instance, singer-songwriter Noah Kahan found himself at the center of a prank when he received a fake call from Congress ordering his fans to wear diapers at his concerts, a stunt that has left many wondering about the limits of creativity and absurdity in the music industry. On a more serious note, the Beach Boys have announced that they will be calling off the remainder of their summer concerts in order to recharge before resuming their tour in the fall, a decision that is likely to disappoint their fans but also underscores the importance of taking breaks and prioritizing well-being in the demanding world of entertainment.
As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, we are also seeing new developments and partnerships emerge. Giancarlo Esposito, the star of the hit series 'Breaking Bad', has signed with UTA for representation, a move that is likely to open up new opportunities for the talented actor. Meanwhile, Variety and CNN are expanding their programming partnership to deliver exclusive awards season coverage, a collaboration that promises to bring readers and viewers closer to the action and excitement of the entertainment industry's biggest events. And in a sign of the growing importance of international production hubs, Studio STIM, the company behind 'The Girl in the Clouds', is setting up a new operation in the Canary Islands, a move that is expected to create over 100 jobs and further establish the region as a major player in the global film and television industry.
Today's signal:
• Noah Kahan Gets a Fake Call From Congress Ordering Fans to Wear Diapers at Concerts (rollingstone.com)
• Beach Boys Call Off Remainder of Summer Concerts ‘to Recharge’ Before Resuming in Fall (variety.com)
• ‘Breaking Bad’ Star Giancarlo Esposito Signs With UTA for Representation (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Variety and CNN Expand Programming Partnership to Deliver Exclusive Awards Season Coverage (variety.com)
• Studio STIM, Behind ‘The Girl in the Clouds,´Sets Canary Islands Operation, Planning to Create More Than 100 Jobs (variety.com)