Culture news Film of the Week: 'Emilia Pérez' – Audiard’s Cannes-winning triumph Following 'A Prophet' (2009), ‘Dheepan’ (2015) and 'Paris, 13th District' (2021), French director Jacques Audiard orchestrates a barnstorming comeback. His Mexico-set gangster trans musical featuring gender transitioning, cartels, gorgeous choreographies and songs about vaginoplasty is unmissable. 30/08/2024
Culture news Elvis, Taylor Swift, and Beach Boys items for grabs in Hollywood sale Elvis items are front and centre of this mega-Hollywood and music auction. 30/08/2024
Culture news Venice 2024 review: ‘Maria’ – Angelina Jolie’s (divine?) Callas Chilean director Pablo Larraín rounds off his trilogy of tragic women with his Maria Callas biopic, starring Angelina Jolie. Divine diva or does it miss the high notes? 30/08/2024
Culture news I saw Oasis on their final tour, here's why you should be excited Euronews Culture critic Jonny Walfisz looks back on the life-changing experience of seeing Oasis on their ill-fated 'Dig Out Your Soul' tour in 2009. 28/08/2024
Culture news Beatles gig venue in Liverpool transformed into B&B by Pete Best The brick and cream painted house at 8 Hayman's Green in the West Derby area of Liverpool was one of the first gig venues for The Beatles. 27/08/2024
Culture news ‘Meh’: New Champions League anthem leaves sports fans unimpressed UEFA's new television intro for its flagship Champions League competition has been criticised as “terrible” and “unwatchable” by some football fans on social media. 27/08/2024
Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Irish comedy 'Kneecap', Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet', Fontaines D.C.'s 'Romance', Notting Hill Carnival and more - here's what to see, do and listen to in Europe this weekend. 24/08/2024
Culture news Fontaines D.C.’s ‘Romance’: One of 2024’s most impressive records Irish post-punkers Fontaines D.C. release their fourth album – and it’s one of the year’s very best. 23/08/2024
Culture news No Beyoncé or TayTay for final night of DNC - But is that a bad thing? Despite persistent rumours that Beyoncé would make an appearance on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, no such megastar coup materialized. But is that a bad thing? And what was Donald Trump rage posting while Harris was speaking? 23/08/2024
Culture news Film of the Week: 'Kneecap' - Fun, raucous and heartfelt The controversial Belfast rappers get their very own biopic - with the musicians playing themselves. And it's unmissable. Warning: This review contains language that some may find offensive. (Duh!) 23/08/2024
Culture news Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’ Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission. 22/08/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift breaks silence over thwarted Vienna terrorist plot Taylor Swift has wrapped up the European leg of her Eras Tour in London and has released a statement explaining why she had chosen to wait until now to speak about the Vienna concert cancellations, which she called "devastating". 22/08/2024
Lifestyle Does this year's hottest trend actually come from a 2007 Marvel comic? Does this year's hottest trend actually come from a 2007 Marvel comic? 21/08/2024
Culture news The best celebrity sightings and viral moments from the DNC 2024 From Barack Obama's penis joke to a state rollcall with all the music Donald Trump's team can't use, via some celebrity sightings in the crowd, the Democratic National Convention has turned out to be less stuffy and more lively than expected. 21/08/2024
Culture news Chappell Roan calls out 'creepy behaviour' from fans The 'Good Luck, Babe!' singer spoke of 'harassment' and 'stalking' in two videos posted to TikTok. 20/08/2024
Culture news Avicii’s belongings to be auctioned for mental health foundation The Avicii Collection, a charity auction of Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling’s personal items, will benefit the Tim Bergling Foundation, founded in the wake of DJ and producer’s death in 2018. 20/08/2024
Culture news TikTok's 'Songs Of The Summer 2024' - Did your favourite song make it? The video sharing app has unveiled its 'Songs Of The Summer 2024' - ranked by total creations over Summer 2024 on the platform. Who made the top spots on the global and UK lists? 20/08/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift meets with young survivors of the Southport knife attack The pop superstar welcomed the families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack backstage. Prior to the start of her Wembley run, Swift privately reached out to the families of the three girls killed in the 29 July attack. 20/08/2024
Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week 'Emily in Paris', Fede Álvarez' 'Alien: Romulus', an exhibition dedicated to Pedro Almodóvar's love affair with Madrid and more. Here's what to do in Europe this weekend. 17/08/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift returns to the stage to dazzle over 90,000 fans In London, the night began fast, with tens of thousands of swifties showing up early despite stern warnings from the Metropolitan Police to stay away unless they had tickets. 16/08/2024