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Culture-spanning moments to have on your radar.

🍏 Apple WWDC 2025 — Apple’s marquee developer event returns with a spotlight on AI and software upgrades, though new hardware isn’t on the menu this year.

🍗 Chicken Shop Date: Bella Hadid — The supermodel drops by for flirty banter and fried chicken as the cult-favorite YouTube series returns with a new episode today.

🎭 Tony Awards Ceremony — Broadway’s biggest night returns as Hamilton reunites, George Clooney earns his first nod, and Buena Vista Social Club leads the pack.

🎬 From the World of John Wick: Ballerina — Ana de Armas steps into the assassin spotlight in this high-octane spin-off set in the Wick universe.

🎮 Summer Game Fest — Gaming’s biggest summer showcase returns with a K-pop crossover as BLACKPINK’s Jennie debuts the event’s official anthem.

🌍 Global Moments

Worldwide cultural flashpoints.

🎭 June 8 | Tony Awards Ceremony 

Broadway’s biggest night honors excellence in theater. George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Nicole Scherzinger earn their first nominations and a special reunion performance by the original Hamilton cast marks the show's 10th anniversary.

🌊 June 8 | World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day celebrates the ocean's vital role in sustaining life on Earth and raises awareness about the need for its conservation. The 2025 theme, "Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us," emphasizes the importance of preserving the ocean's biodiversity and resources for future generations.

🎤 June 9 | BET Awards

Honoring Black excellence in music, film, and culture, this star-studded night celebrates creators and changemakers shaping global entertainment. Kendrick Lamar leads with 10 nominations, followed by Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla with six each. Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin will receive the prestigious Ultimate Icon Award.

🍏 June 9–13 | Apple WWDC 2025

Apple’s annual developer conference spotlights AI updates to iOS 26, macOS 26, and visionOS 26, with Apple Intelligence expected to return as the company works to recover from last year’s rocky AI suite rollout. While no new hardware is confirmed, surprise reveals are still on the table.

🌕 June 11 | Strawberry Moon

June’s full moon, the Strawberry Moon, will appear lower and more golden than any other full moon this year. Astrologically, it’s in Sagittarius, marking a time for bold insights, spiritual shifts, and a search for deeper truths.

🗓️ ONGOING: Both Pride Month and the Tribeca Film Festival are in full swing.

🎯 National Spotlights

Holidays, headlines, and more.

🇦🇺 June 6 | Queensland Day (Australia)

Queensland Day, observed annually on June 6, commemorates the state's official separation from New South Wales in 1859. While not a public holiday, it serves as an opportunity for Queenslanders to reflect on their state's identity and pride.

🎶 June 6–8 | Governors Ball Music Festival (New York City)

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Governors Ball returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park with a star-studded lineup featuring headliners Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier.

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⚽ Live Sport

Big sports moments happening in real time.

🐎 June 7 | 157th Belmont Stakes 

The final jewel of the Triple Crown returns to Saratoga Race Course due to ongoing renovations at Belmont Park. This year's race features a shortened distance of 1¼ miles and a $2 million purse. Preakness winner Journalism is the 8-5 morning line favorite, while Kentucky Derby champion Sovereignty follows closely at 2-1 odds.

🤼 June 7 | WWE x AAA Worlds Collide 

WWE and Mexico's AAA promotion unite for a landmark crossover event at the Kia Forum, streaming live for free on WWE’s YouTube channel.

🎾 June 7–8 | French Open Finals Weekend

Iga Świątek and Carlos Alcaraz remain top contenders as Novak Djokovic and American Tommy Paul surge into the final rounds, and French wildcard Loïs Boisson stuns with a historic run. The women’s final is set for Saturday, June 7, and the men’s final for Sunday, June 8.

🏒 June 4–20 | Stanley Cup Final: Panthers vs. Oilers

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final features a rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Game 1 commenced on June 4 in Edmonton, with the series following a 2-2-1-1-1 format and concluding no later than June 20.

🏏 June 11–15 | ICC World Test Championship Final 

Lord's Cricket Ground hosts the final between Australia and South Africa, determining the world’s best Test cricket team. The match spans five days, with June 16 reserved as a contingency day.

🏀 Ongoing to June 22 | NBA Finals

The 2025 NBA Finals tipped off on June 5, featuring MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder against the underdog Indiana Pacers, with the best-of-seven series potentially concluding on June 22.

🎮 Gaming Updates

Major launches, events, and viral moments.

🎮 June 6 | Summer Game Fest 2025 (Live from YouTube Theater, Los Angeles)

Summer Game Fest returns with 40+ publishers, world premieres like IOI’s 007: First Light, and new footage from Death Stranding 2, making it the year's biggest global gaming reveal event. K-pop star Jennie debuts the official anthem “ZEN,” signaling gaming’s deeper crossover into pop culture.

🎮 June 6 | Splitgate 2 Launch

Splitgate 2, the sequel to the viral hit shooter blending Halo-style gunplay with portal mechanics, launches across all major platforms — and is expected to spike interest thanks to a teased “massive” reveal during Summer Game Fest.

🎮 June 10 | MindsEye Release

Developed by former GTA lead Leslie Benzies, MindsEye is a 20-hour, narrative-driven action-adventure launching on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC — drawing major attention for its pedigree and bold pricing move in a market of rising AAA costs.

🎮 June 11 | Stellar Blade PC Release

Sony’s former PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade hits PC via Steam and Epic with upgraded visuals and full customization support — reentering the conversation with its flashy combat, sci-fi aesthetics, and cult fanbase from console.

🎧 Music Moments

Tours, releases and awards by kickoff date.

🎶 June 6 | Addison Rae – Addison (Album Release)

TikTok star turned pop artist Addison Rae releases her debut album Addison, featuring singles like “Diet Pepsi” and “Aquamarine,” marking her continued transition from influencer to recording artist.

🎶 June 6 | Cynthia Erivo – I Forgive You (Album Release)

Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Cynthia Erivo drops her second studio album I Forgive You, a soulful blend of pop, R&B, and gospel exploring identity and forgiveness, just as the new Wicked trailer lands ahead of this fall’s release.

🎶 June 6 | Finn Wolfhard – Happy Birthday (Album Release)

Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard debuts his solo album Happy Birthday, offering a stripped-back indie rock sound.

🎶 June 6 | Lil Wayne – Tha Carter VI (Album Release)

Lil Wayne drops Tha Carter VI, the latest in his iconic series, featuring collaborations with artists like Nicki Minaj and Drake, coinciding with the kickoff of his North American tour.

🎶 June 6 | MARINA – Princess of Power (Album Release)

MARINA releases her sixth studio album Princess of Power, an independent project celebrating themes of love and empowerment through synth-pop tracks.

🎤 June 6–July 18 | Wu-Tang Clan – Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber (Tour)

Wu-Tang Clan embarks on their farewell tour The Final Chamber, performing across North America with support from Run the Jewels on select dates.

🎉 June 6–7 | WorldPride Music Festival 2025 (Festival)

WorldPride's flagship music event at RFK Festival Grounds features headliners Jennifer Lopez, Troye Sivan, Marina, Paris Hilton, and Tinashe, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride amid a politically charged atmosphere. Grimes withdrew from the lineup, citing family reasons, amid online speculation about her ties to Elon Musk.

🎉 June 6–8 | Governors Ball Music Festival 2025 (Festival)

Governors Ball returns to NYC with headliners Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier, offering a diverse lineup across genres.

🎉 June 7–8 | Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2025 (Festival)

The EDM festival Beyond Wonderland lands in Chicago, featuring performances by Marshmello, Afrojack, and Meduza, promising an immersive electronic music experience.

🎉 June 12–15 | Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2025 (Festival)

Bonnaroo 2025 features a star-studded lineup including Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, Avril Lavigne, Luke Combs and Hozier, spanning multiple genres over four days.

📚 Book Buzz

Book releases and literary moments to watch.

📖 June 10 | Rob Franklin – Great Black Hope (Book Release)

Rob Franklin's debut novel, Great Black Hope, follows Smith, a queer Black Stanford graduate navigating the complexities of race, class, and identity in New York City after a friend's mysterious death and his own arrest. Blending satire and social commentary, the novel has been praised as "a masterpiece".

👀 What To Watch

A curated sample of the biggest movies, TV and streaming releases.

🍗 June 6 | Chicken Shop Date: Bella Hadid (YouTube)

Bella Hadid joins Amelia Dimoldenberg for a new episode of the beloved interview series, dropping today.

🎬 June 6 | From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (Theatrical Release)

Ana de Armas stars as Eve Macarro, a ballerina-assassin seeking vengeance, in this action-packed spin-off set between John Wick: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, featuring appearances by Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick.

📺 June 6 | Echo Valley (Streaming on Apple TV+)

Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney star in this psychological thriller about a mother and daughter entangled in a web of secrets and lies.

📺 June 6 | Straw (Streaming on Netflix)

Tyler Perry's gripping thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as a single mother pushed to her limits, exploring themes of desperation and resilience.

📺 June 7 | Ocean with David Attenborough (Premieres on National Geographic; Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu starting June 8)

At 98, Sir David Attenborough presents a compelling documentary highlighting the beauty and fragility of Earth's oceans, urging conservation efforts on World Oceans Day.

📺 June 10 | Call Her Alex (Streaming on Hulu)

This two-part docuseries delves into Alex Cooper's journey from a college athlete to the influential host of the Call Her Daddy podcast, featuring personal insights and behind-the-scenes footage.

📺 June 11 | The Real Housewives of Miami Season 7 (Premieres on Bravo; Streaming on Peacock starting June 12)

The Miami socialites return with more drama, luxury, and sun-soaked escapades in the latest season of the reality TV favorite.

📺 June 12 | American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans (Streaming on Prime Video)

This documentary chronicles NASCAR's ambitious venture into the 24 Hours of Le Mans, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of bringing American stock car racing to the prestigious endurance event.

📺 June 12 | FUBAR Season 2 (Streaming on Netflix)

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns in the second season of this action-comedy series, blending espionage thrills with family dynamics.

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