Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A retrospective for the world's 'greatest living artist'; Timothée Chalamet's star turn as a success obsessed table tennis player; volume 2 of Strange Things season 5 - and our best songs of the year! Here's ho-ho-how to spend the festive week. 22/12/2025
Business Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros, challenging Netflix The announcement comes just days after Netflix said it had agreed a $72 billion takeover deal for Warner Bros Discovery. 08/12/2025
Lifestyle World Television Day: How TV has transformed in the last 10 years For about 50% of people globally, the concept of 'TV' is now synonymous with streaming sites instead of the big box of static in the living room. 20/11/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Stunning wildlife photography, dystopian game shows and scandalous divorce lawyers - here's what cultural highlights to look out for this week. 10/11/2025
Culture news Actor Tchécky Karyo, star of 'The Bear' and 'Nikita' dies aged 72 With around 100 acting credits to his name, Tchéky Karyo was the embodiment of the French crime thriller. 02/11/2025
Culture news Love Twin Peaks? A David Lynch festival is coming to London 'A Gathering of the Angels' will include an immersive Mulholland Drive Dreamscape, Q&As with Lynch's collaborators, and lots of damn fine coffee... 09/09/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Netflix's favourite goth returns for Season 2 of Wednesday, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan face more body-swapping hijinks in Freakier Friday, and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos premieres his new photography exhibition at Italy's PhEST. Here's what to look out for this week. 04/08/2025
Culture news Trump’s media war: White House takes aim at South Park and Colbert The White House is fighting back against what it calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” targeting satirical media and political talk shows. 25/07/2025
Culture news Doctor pleads guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed last month to plead guilty to giving the Friends actor ketamine in the lead up to his death. He faces up to 40 years in prison. 24/07/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A murder mystery miniseries starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill, Ari Aster's 'Eddington', and rare behind the scenes images of one of pop arts greatest figures - here's what to look out for this week. 14/07/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week The Man of Steel launches a new era for the DC Universe, London's Design Museum explores the rise of eco buildings, and indie faves Wet Leg get a little softer with 'Moisturizer'. 07/07/2025
Business Netflix and France’s TF1 join forces as traditional TV struggles All Netflix members in France will be able to watch TF1’s channels directly on the streaming platform as part of their existing subscription. 18/06/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Yoshitomo Nara brings his bug-eyed charm to London, Marseille explores the history of tattoos, Haim release 'I Quit', and Danny Boyle's zippy zombies return for '28 Years Later'. 16/06/2025
Culture news Tom Felton sparks backlash after expressing gratitude to J.K. Rowling The 37-year-old actor's comments come amid ongoing controversy over Rowling’s widely criticised views on transgender rights. 10/06/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A Paris exhibition exploring language as resistance, the Netherlands' Best Kept Secret festival, Berlin's 13th Biennale, and a live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' - here's what to look out for this week. 09/06/2025
Culture news HBO unveils newcomers as leads for Harry Potter TV series The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. 28/05/2025
Art 'Istanbul Encyclopaedia': New Netflix drama explores generational ties Now streaming on Netflix, Turkish director Selman Nacar's 'Istanbul Encyclopedia' series has won high praise since its release and it's also revived interest in the unfinished work of a peculiar Turkish historian Reşad Ekrem Koçu. 13/05/2025
Culture news Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A new art exhibition by Bob Dylan, Cannes Film Festival, Eurovision, and the sixth instalment of Final Destination — here are this week's cultural highlights. 12/05/2025
Culture news Comedy at the European Council: The making of Parlement TV series TV series Parlement follows young parliamentary assistant Samy and his comedy capers working in the European Parliament post-Brexit. Ahead of its final season, co-writer Maxime Calligero shares his take on the sharp, warm humour that made the show an award winning cross-cultural hit. 07/05/2025
Culture news Thunderbolts* and Kneecap: What not to miss in culture this week Marvel’s latest movie Thunderbolts* is grabbing attention; Kneecap’s gig behaviour is sparking debate; and Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof is serving up a must-see contemporary art show. Culture this week? We've got you covered. 02/05/2025