Culture news Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza The band announced a "movement" of artists who have spoken out over the Israel-Palestine war and have faced attempts of censorship. "We write as artists who’ve chose to use our public platforms to speak out against the genocide occurring there & the role of the UK Government in facilitating it.” 18/07/2025
Culture news Footage of CEO allegedly having affair at Coldplay concert goes viral The internet is having a field day over footage of a recent Coldplay gig in the US. A kiss-cam moment seemed to expose an affair... 18/07/2025
Culture news Indiana Jones whip once owned by Princess Diana sells at auction The sale of Indiana Jones' famous whip came a day after the Rosebud sled from 'Citizen Kane' went for an eye-watering $14.75 million, making it one of the priciest props in movie history. 18/07/2025
Culture news Connie Francis, singer of viral TikTok hit 'Pretty Little Baby', dies Celebrated American singer Connie Francis, whose 1961 hit song ‘Pretty Little Baby’ gained new admirers this year with the track going viral on TikTok, has died aged 87. 17/07/2025
Culture news Why is Disney suing a Hong Kong jewellery company? The earliest version of Mickey Mouse may be in the public domain as of last year, but Disney continues its efforts to protect its intellectual property from unauthorized appropriation... Here's everything you need to know about their lawsuit against Red Earth. 17/07/2025
Food and Drink Is Donald Trump really behind a sweet change to the Coca-Cola recipe? US President Donald Trump said that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its domestic sodas - all at his suggestion. However, the company have not confirmed the change... 17/07/2025
Culture news Largest Martian meteorite fetches more than €4.3 million at auction This was the first time such an historical and rare piece was auctioned off. But as popular as the Mars meterorite was, a young dinosaur skeleton triggered a bidding frenzy... 17/07/2025
Art Wellcome Photography Prize 2025: Domestic abuse, climate and health Now in its 28th year, the Wellcome Photography Prize honours photography at the intersection of science, health and the human experience. This year’s winners capture powerful stories exploring domestic abuse, climate migration and the hidden dangers of cholesterol. 16/07/2025
Culture news Belgian music festival under pressure over Franco-Israeli billing Belgium’s music festival Les Francofolies de Spa kicks off this week and is under pressure to cancel the performance of Franco-Israeli singer Amir. Three acts have already walked away from their festival slots - with one citing Amir’s presence in events “organised in support of the Israeli army.” 16/07/2025
Art Teddy bear artwork made from fake human skin leads to arrest in US A teddy bear made of fake human skin sparked panic in California, leading to residents to fear a serial killer was on the loose. In reality, the teddy bear is a 'Silence of the Lambs'–meets-'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'-style artwork. 16/07/2025
Culture news Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland (under)sells Fyre Festival on eBay “Entrepreneur” and Fyre Fest fraudster Billy McFarland has sold the brand IP on eBay for less than $250,000 - while still owing $26 million. 16/07/2025
Art Erotic mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii The mosaic - dating between mid- to last century B.C. and the first century - stolen by a Nazi German captain and is considered a work of “extraordinary cultural interest.” 16/07/2025
Culture news Emmy nominations 2025: Young 'Adolescence' star stands to break record The Emmy nominations have been announced, and while Apple TV+'s Severance and The Studio lead the pack, our favourite show of the year - the British four-part drama Adolescence on Netflix - stands to break an important record this year. Here's everything you need to know. 16/07/2025
Culture news The Oasis Effect: Which bands should reunite next? Call it a comeback. If Oasis can heed their own advice and not look back in anger, then anything’s possible... Here are the musical acts we’d love to see reunited. And the odds we'll see them together again. 15/07/2025
Culture news Disneyland reveals controversial animatronic figure of Walt Disney The pioneering animator and entrepreneur has been resurrected as an Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland California's 70th anniversary. The first images and sounds of the robot approximation have been revealed – and not everyone is happy. 15/07/2025
Culture news Beyoncé’s unreleased music stolen during 'Cowboy Carter' tour Police have issued an arrest warrant for an unidentified suspect after five thumb drives containing unreleased music were stolen from a rental car. 15/07/2025
Culture news Take a first look at the new Harry Potter Production has begun on HBO's TV adaptation of Harry Potter, as the first picture of the lead actor in costume is released. 15/07/2025
Culture news Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to get his very own university course The course, titled "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City", will be available to students at a Philadelphia university this Fall. Do any European universities offer students courses on their favourite musicians? 15/07/2025
Culture news Hackers blamed for Epstein and antisemitic posts on Elmo's X account Not even beloved children's characters are safe online, as Sesame Street's very own Elmo had its account hijacked by a hacker "who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts." 14/07/2025
Culture news Explaining the viral irony of The White House's 'Superman Trump' post The new Superman movie is out and it is a fantastic blockbuster outing for the start of the new era of DC Studios. And The White House's official X account has joined in on the fun... Except social media users have pointed out a certain irony... 14/07/2025