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Blackpink's Lisa performed her song 'SaWaDiKa' live for the first time at the MTV Video Music Awards. The solo performance marks a high-profile stage moment for the star outside of the group, and fans are reacting to the debut at one of music's biggest annual award shows.

American cyclist Brandon McNulty claimed a solo victory at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, a result being described as "miraculous." The win is being framed as redemption after McNulty's heartbreak in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic road race, where he was caught late while in a winning position. It marks the biggest title of his career and a first world championship gold for the United States in the event.

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards delivered a star-studded night, with Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX teaming up for the opening performance. BLACKPINK's Lisa became the first K-pop solo artist to win Best Pop, tearing up during her acceptance speech. Nirvana's Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear reunited to accept the Video Vanguard Award, while Raye performed "Where Is My Husband!" and producers promised a fast-paced show.

The Honnold Foundation, founded by rock climber Alex Honnold, is expanding access to solar energy in remote communities that lack reliable electricity. The foundation funds solar installations in off-grid regions, supporting local partners to deliver clean power. Forbes highlighted the effort, drawing attention to how the climber best known for free soloing El Capitan has channelled his fame into renewable energy philanthropy.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hit a game-tying solo home run, with the moment broadcast on FOX's FS1 coverage. The blast drew immediate attention from baseball fans as Riley came through in a key moment for his team. It is the latest highlight in what fans are discussing as a notable stretch for the Braves slugger.

Stacey Solomon has endorsed a £24 hair treatment, calling it a 'game changer' for frizzy hair. The recommendation from the TV presenter has drawn attention from shoppers looking for affordable haircare fixes, with the budget price point adding to its appeal.

SEVENTEEN member Jun has released the music video for his title track '9', featuring actress Isabella Leong. The release is drawing attention from K-pop and C-pop fans alike, as the pairing of the Chinese member of the Korean group with the Hong Kong-born actress marks a notable crossover. Korean entertainment outlets are covering the collaboration as part of Jun's solo activities.

Modder SquallyDaBeanz has released a beta version of a solo-developed custom campaign for Baldur's Gate 3, adding an extra chapter to the middle of the RPG's main story. The creator says the new content is designed so that getting sidetracked by it doesn't feel unnatural, with the expansion meant to blend seamlessly into the existing Act Two narrative. The project is notable for being built entirely by one person and is drawing attention from players eager for more story content in the game.

French performer Aurélien Arnaud has created "Terminator 2 Unplugged", a one-man stage adaptation of the film Terminator 2 that requires no electricity or special effects. A teaser for the show, with hard English subtitles, has been circulating online, with commenters joking that it offers a way to watch the film even if an apocalypse knocks out the power grid.

Seamark, a free open-source logbook for sailors, has introduced itself to the fediverse. The app lets users import a GPX track and see distance sailed, night hours, countries and sea areas passed, crew and weather records, all plotted on one chart. Built by a solo developer, it is aimed at sailors who want their entire sailing life recorded in one place.

A solo developer going by coa100 has released a small massively multiplayer online game called Evorin, available free to try on the indie platform itch.io. The announcement is being shared with PC gaming and videogame hashtags as the creator seeks early players and feedback for the self-made project.

Travel vlogger Backpacker Kumar has released the 18th episode of his Madagascar series, a motovlog titled 'Pirates of Indian Ocean' that follows him riding along the island's coastline. The Tamil-language episode has drawn over 300,000 likes, reflecting strong interest in his solo motorcycle journey through Madagascar.

Former Nogizaka46 member Saito Asuka has been appointed as the new main host of the long-running Japanese travel show 'Anata no Sora' (Another Sky). Commenting on the appointment, she said she will work hard in her own way. The show, which features celebrities revisiting meaningful destinations abroad, is a fixture of Nippon TV's Friday lineup.

Serious Eats has published a roundup of thirteen noodle soup recipes from around the world, pitched as comforting, brothy and warming dishes for a solo night at home. The piece frames the recipes with a self-deprecating joke about being single, and the list covers soups from a range of international cuisines for readers looking for winter comfort food.

Artist Jeff Zugale is selling his 6x6 inch MiniGeo paintings, priced at $140 each or two for $250 plus shipping, with buyers invited to message him for details. The works have space and science fiction themes, and he is asking people to share the post, noting he is a solo artist who needs support.

Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean has added a new run of 2027 dates to his solo tour, according to an exclusive announcement from Entertainment Weekly. The extension suggests continued demand for McLean's solo material as he performs separately from the group. Full routing and ticket details are expected through his official channels.

Jeff Tweedy, frontman of Wilco, performed an intimate solo show drawing on material from across his four-decade career. A review published by Americana Highways describes the night as intimate, highlighting the singer-songwriter's stripped-back renditions of songs spanning his whole catalogue. The show is being noted by fans of Tweedy and Wilco for its close-up format and career-spanning setlist.

A solo traveler is sharing photos from Prague under the photo prompt 'losing your way', describing how being completely alone in the Czech capital was wonderful. She says some of her best adventures come from not knowing where she is but always finding the fun, and her post is resonating with travel lovers online.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's solo piano music is being highlighted again in a music feature dated September 30, collecting more of his notable pieces for solo piano. The roundup spotlights the enduring appeal of Mozart's keyboard works, from sonatas to shorter pieces, and invites listeners to revisit music written more than two centuries ago that still draws audiences today.

Brazilian jazz pianist Luiz Santos is promoting a new solo piano piece called 'Streams Of Laughter', released through his music channel and shared across social media. The track is tagged as jazz with classical influences, part of a longer playlist of his recordings, and listeners are being encouraged to subscribe and share it.