Culture news ‘Moronic’: White House responds to backlash over Sydney Sweeney ads White House communications manager Steven Cheung says that the liberal outrage over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans commercial is "moronic” and “a big reason why Americans voted the way they did in 2024." 01/08/2025
Cinema By order of 007: Peaky Blinders’ creator to write next James Bond film The next Bond film will be the 26th official entry in the long-running franchise and the first since Daniel Craig’s swansong ‘No Time To Die’. And while fans have expressed fears over new management from Amazon, the latest addition to the current creative roster is looking mighty promising... 01/08/2025
Culture news Who is the British porn actress who brought UK viewers to their knees? A documentary released this week in the UK has caused moral outrage and heated debate. At the centre of it is Bonnie Blue, an adult content creator who was banned by OnlyFans. Is the doc worth watching? 01/08/2025
Culture news Beloved British children's author Allan Ahlberg dies aged 87 The author of classic titles like 'The Jolly Postman', 'Peepo!' and 'Funny Bones' wrote "mini masterpieces" that have endured for decades. 01/08/2025
Culture news WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed Florida's governor Ron DeSantis has said flags will be flown at half-staff at all official buildings today, which he declared "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida". 01/08/2025
Lifestyle Scandi ever after: Why are couples flocking to Denmark to get married? Couples who tired of complex bureaucracy and who don’t live in Denmark are increasingly getting married in the Scandinavian country - prompting some to dub Copenhagen the “Las Vegas of Europe.” Here’s why – and the reason why locals aren’t too thrilled about the situation. 31/07/2025
Culture news Leonardo DiCaprio faces backlash for co-financing hotel in Israel Leonardo DiCaprio has been accused of “profiting from apartheid during a genocide” for co-financing a new luxury hotel near Tel Aviv. 31/07/2025
Culture news Explained: What's the ‘Panama Playlists’ leak and what does it expose? Offshore bank accounts again? No – “onshore vibes” this time. An anonymous sleuth claims they have been ‘scraping’ Spotify accounts of celebrities, politicians and journalists since the summer of 2024. The results may surprise you. 31/07/2025
Culture news Russian soprano’s discrimination case against Met to proceed The Met Opera previously dropped Russian soprano Anna Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia's campaign against Ukraine. Her discrimination case will now proceed. 31/07/2025
Culture news In Pictures: Birmingham honours Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne Huge crowds gathered in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans paid their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege made its way through the city and his family were visibly moved. 30/07/2025
Culture news Sydney Sweeney jeans ad backlash intensifies with viral takedown The controversial ad campaign by American Eagle featuring Sydney Sweeney has sparked heated debate over its messaging, which has been compared to Nazi propaganda. Now, singer Doja Cat has mocked Sweeney in a viral video... 30/07/2025
Cinema Why is Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' shoot accused of colonialism? The Oscar-winning director of 'Oppenheimer' has shot scenes for his upcoming epic 'The Odyssey' in Dakhla, which has been under Moroccan occupation for 50 years. The filmmaker and his team have been accused of "perhaps unknowingly" contributing to Morocco’s “repression of the Sahrawi people." 30/07/2025
Culture news Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral cortege to make final trip through Birmingham Huge crowds are expected to gather in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans will pay their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege will make its way through the city. "We're going to pay our last respects and homage to one of the greatest living legends of Birmingham,” said the city’s mayor. 30/07/2025
Lifestyle Explained: Why is Sydney Sweeney’s fashion ad being called ‘Nazi’? American fashion retailer American Eagle and Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney have been the subject of fierce criticism for a jeans advert which was aimed at raising awareness about domestic abuse. Instead, the campaign has sparked backlash over racial undertones. Here’s everything you need to know. 29/07/2025
Cinema ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ trailer released – and fans aren’t impressed The first trailer for the third Avatar film has racked up millions of views. However, the reactions online haven't been too positive... 29/07/2025
Culture news Palestinian who worked on Oscar-winning 'No Other Land' killed An Israeli settler, who Donald Trump removed from US sanctions list in January, has killed a Palestinian journalist and community leader who helped make the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land'. 29/07/2025
Culture news Older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher charged with rape Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis stars Noel and Liam, has been charged with multiple offences including rape. The charges come as Oasis continue their headline-grabbing reunion tour. 29/07/2025
Culture news ‘The Simpsons’ creator makes bold Donald Trump-based prediction The Simpsons creator Matt Groening was at San Diego Comic-Con and made a bold claim about the show's future... 29/07/2025
Cinema Why is this children’s classic Britain’s most complained about film? Supercalifragilisticexpialido-WHAT?? How did the 1964 classic 'Mary Poppins' become the most complained about film of 2024 in the UK? 28/07/2025
Culture news Why is Donald Trump demanding that Beyoncé be prosecuted? Donald Trump's feud with A-list celebrities continues. The US president is alleging that Kamala Harris spent campaign money on celebrity endorsements in 2024 – despite an investigation finding this claim to be false - and is demanding that Queen B be prosecuted. Here's everything you need to know. 28/07/2025