Culture news 30 years of Sziget: Festival kicks off with Kylie Minogue Hundreds of nationalities gather in the heart of Budapest – as the 30th edition of Sziget festival kicks off today. 07/08/2024
Culture news French artist Woodkid calls out Trump for illegal use of (LGBT+) song Donald Trump seems hell-bent on (illegally) using Woodkid's song 'Run Boy Run'. However, proving once more that the presidential nominee has no idea what he's doing, the track is an LGBT+ anthem that clashes with MAGA stances. 07/08/2024
Culture news Why is Rammstein's Till Lindemann suing Germany's Der Spiegel? Till Lindemann has filed a criminal complaint against the German publication Der Spiegel. The investigation into the alleged sexual misconduct was dropped last August - the complaint alleges that the publication's reporting included falsified documents. 07/08/2024
Culture news Paris Olympics closing ceremony: Which stars will be performing? Phoenix. AIR. Tom Cruise. Possibly Taylor Swift? Rumours are mounting over who will be performing at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The closing event, set to be titled "Records", will take place on Sunday 11 August in the Stade de France. 07/08/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift and Post Malone lead MTV Video Music Awards nominations Taylor Swift's reign of supremacy and world domination shows no signs of slowing down, after picking up the most nominations for this year's MTV Video Music Awards. 07/08/2024
Culture news Who is the favourite to sing the new James Bond theme tune? One name is emerging as a strong favourite to walk in the footsteps of recent Bond musicians Adele, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish... 06/08/2024
Art Long-lost Andy Warhol portrait of Debbie Harry to go up for sale The portrait was created by the pop art icon in the mid-1980s using a Commodore Amiga computer. 05/08/2024
Culture news Musicians react to far-right riots in the UK: ‘It is violent racism’ In the wake of the fatal stabbing of three children at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport, near Liverpool, anti-immigration protests have erupted all over the UK. Several artists like Massive Attack, Kneecap, Nova Twins and Nadine Shah have reacted to the violence and anti-Muslim hate speech. 05/08/2024
Culture news Iconic rockers Aerosmith retire from touring Steven Tyler announced he injured his vocal cords last September during a show on its Peace Out: The Farewell Tour. The band have now announced that they will no longer be touring. 05/08/2024
Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week A Taylor Swift exhibition, new Smashing Pumpkins and David Lynch albums, Edinburgh Fringe and Irish music festival - here's what to see and do in Europe this weekend. 03/08/2024
Culture news Paris Olympics: What do athletes listen to before competing? RnB, rap, rock and even gospel. Different athletes seek different vibes when preparing for a competition. We take a look at what gets them going during the Paris Olympics showdown. 03/08/2024
Culture news Ranking The Smashing Pumpkins albums from worst to best With the release of The Smashing Pumpkins' 'Aghori Mhori Mei', their thirteenth LP, we explore where their newest effort ranks in their discography. 02/08/2024
Culture news Fontaines D.C. cancel Istanbul show in solidarity with Palestine “We must be clear in our convictions and put solidarity with the people of Palestine first.” Irish band Fontaines D.C. explain why they won’t be playing in Türkiye later this month. 02/08/2024
Culture news US entertainment industry backs bill against AI deepfakes The bill would create the first-ever federal right to one’s voice and likeness – something that currently only exists at the state level. 01/08/2024
Culture news Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in August 2024 From extraterrestrial R&B and ambitious vocal exercises to one of the greatest records ever released, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month. 01/08/2024
Culture news Edinburgh Fringe 2024 Preview: How to get around and what to see The world’s largest performance arts festival returns to Edinburgh in August with one of its most enticing line-ups in years. As a a key platform for European talent spotting, the programme for the Fringe is famous for its eclectic mix of stand-up comedy and theatre. 31/07/2024
Art Sam Smith portrait joins UK Royal Family at National Portrait Gallery The portrait of the five-time Grammy Award winner will hang alongside the King and the Princess of Wales at the National Portrait Gallery, as part of its 'History Makers' display, which celebrates the most influential figures of contemporary culture. 31/07/2024
Culture news The 1975 sued for €2.2million by Malaysian festival over LGBTQ protest The festival organisers have filed a suit, citing that the band’s infamous same-sex kiss led the festival to be forced to shut down last summer. 31/07/2024
Culture news Sinéad O’Connor’s cause of death revealed – one year after her death Beloved singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, according to her death certificate. 29/07/2024
Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Not all heroes wear comic-accurate costumes! As the world's greatest athletes congregate in Paris, here's how to celebrate the Olympics across Europe. 27/07/2024