Culture news Which sports stars are muscling into the NFT market? NFTs are everywhere and now they're breaking the world of sport, here we look at the stars branching into the new generation of collectibles. 26/02/2022
Culture news Putin-ally conductor dropped from Philharmonic tour dates Valery Gergiev has often vocalised support for the Russian president and has been dropped from a tour of the US after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 25/02/2022
Culture news Western sanctions could effect €1 billion fashion loss Italian fashion boss says that exports to Russia will be affected but that their main concern is the safety of the Ukrainian people. 25/02/2022
Culture news Milan Fashion Week begins with Russian buyers in attendance The Italian government made a special exception so those vaccinated with Sputnik V could attend Milan Fashion Week. Let's look at what was on offer. 24/02/2022
Art Fake news? Questioning reality with a renaissance underdog The Ikon showcases contemporary art alongside renaissance paintings as they invite visitors to take a second look at the world. 24/02/2022
Culture news Can streaming platforms stand up to LGBT censorship by tough regimes? The annual report shows the growing role of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon in the media landscape but are their progressive agendas enough? 18/02/2022
Culture news Star of 'Umbrella Academy' Elliot Page announces memoir for 2023 Page was already a successful actor on his high-profile coming out as transgender in 2020, the memoir will cover the highs and lows of his experience. 18/02/2022
Culture news 'The Time Traveller's wife' gets HBO treatment for new adaptation The hit film is getting a remake courtesy of the service responsible for 'Game of Thrones', 'Succession', and 'And Just Like That...' 17/02/2022
Culture news Women win big at Berlinale as 'Alcarràs’ takes home Golden Bear The prize list at one of Europe's biggest festivals was dominated by female talent with gold and silver bears going to a host of female directors and actors. 17/02/2022
Culture news 'Pose' star Mj Rodriguez to be honoured at this year's GLAAD awards Rodriguez was the star of Ryan Murphy series 'Pose' and also appears in Oscar-bait film 'Tik, Tik...BOOM!' alongside Andrew Garfield. 17/02/2022
Lifestyle Roses, Chocolates, or deer semen? Valentine's Day is all about choice “Smell releases hormones in the brain," say the experts. Find out what you're really sniffing. 13/02/2022
Culture news Learn about the most crucial UK archaeological discovery in 100 years The chalk drum statue is a significant development in understanding Britain's neolithic inhabitants and will feature in an exhibition on the subject. 11/02/2022
Art Artwork looted by the Nazis returned to rightful owners after 71 years The painting belonged to a Jewish couple who fled Belgium prior to World War Two, their grandchildren are still searching for other items. 11/02/2022
Culture news Every artist that has left Spotify so far in 2022 We dive into the story of Neil Young vs Spotify and every artist to speak out against the platform since Joe Rogan's controversial antivax episode. 10/02/2022
Culture news Indonesian war of independence explored in new Amsterdam exhibition The exhibit is jointly curated by Dutch and Indonesian curators but has already courted controversy over some language used. 10/02/2022
Culture news Greek statue loaned to Italy in goodwill gesture The Greek government hopes that the return of a foot from the marble tableaux which adorned the Parthenon will prompt similar actions by the British. 10/02/2022
Culture news Primark and Greggs? Here are some of the weirdest brand collaborations The high-street chains are getting together but in an age where style can transcend product, who else is getting in on the act? 10/02/2022
Culture news Legia Warsaw strike deal to become NFT pioneers in European football The deal with Capital Block will see the team develop and NFT strategy to engage fans and create drops of some of the clubs most important moments. 09/02/2022
Culture news Michael Jackson biopic to be made by producer of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Graham King will produce the Oscar fodder film and the move comes as paedophilia and tax lawsuits have been resolved for the Jackson estate. 09/02/2022
Art Exiled artist Ai Weiwei reflects on Beijing Olympics The dissident creator says that the 2008 Olympics gave political and economic cover to the authoritarian regime in China. 04/02/2022