Culture news U2 surprise drop ‘songs of defiance’ - with one honouring Renee Good U2 is the latest band to release new music in the wake of the deadly Minneapolis ICE shootings, following Bruce Springsteen’s tribute track to Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both shot and killed by ICE agents. 19/02/2026
Culture news Survey: 'Who better represents America?' - Bad Bunny or Donald Trump? A recent survey has revealed that a majority of Americans think Bad Bunny better represents America compared to Donald Trump, who lashed out at the Puerto Rican singer's Super Bowl halftime show - the first sung exclusively in Spanish. 18/02/2026
Cinema 'Shocked and disgusted': This year's Berlinale backlash explained This year’s Berlinale has been rocked by huge backlash over the sidelining of political discourse. Now, in an open letter, more than 80 prominent film figures have condemned the Berlin Film Festival’s “silence” on Gaza. Here's everything you need to know. 18/02/2026
Culture news American civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson dies aged 84 Reverend Jesse Jackson was a prominent civil rights campaigner who ran twice for the US Democratic Party's nomination for president in 1984 and 1988. 17/02/2026
Culture news Frederick Wiseman, giant of documentary filmmaking, dies aged 96 Wiseman’s influence on non-fiction cinema is impossible to overstate. Over the course of six decades, his work was primarily about exploring American institutions. 17/02/2026
Culture news Co-creator of hit spy show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room Despite rumours regarding “a criminal or nationalistic-related death”, international production company Donna and Shula Productions has dismissed speculation over the sudden death of Dana Eden. 16/02/2026
Culture news What are the weirdest music conspiracy theories? Warning: This article contains references to suicide, drug use and plenty of baseless conspiracy theories. Tin hats on, sheeple... 16/02/2026
Culture news Investigation clears Bad Bunny Super Bowl show of rule violation US Conservative lawmakers called for a federal investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show... And they should have kept quiet. An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission has proved that the Puerto Rican superstar’s show did not violate any rules. 16/02/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: “Wuthering Heights”: Horny and vapid take on Brontë Director Emerald Fennell guts one of the most emotionally violent novels ever written for a surface-level flirtation with corset kink that's as vapid as it is bafflingly tame. 13/02/2026
Culture news Fans think a 2000 The Simpsons episode warned about Epstein island The Simpsons has a strange pop culture reputation for predicting the future. A resurfaced clip from a 2000 episode is going viral online, with many suggesting that the animated show hinted at Epstein island years ago. 12/02/2026
Culture news Messy Milan: What is the viral Olympics girlfriend cheating scandal? The Winter Olympics started less than a week ago, and it's been messy... The latest headline-grabbing scandal is a cheating one - and not the sports kind. 12/02/2026
Culture news 'A heartbreaking loss': Celebrities pay tribute to James Van Der Beek Tributes to the beloved star of Dawson's Creek, 'Varsity Blues' and 'The Rules of Attraction' have poured in on social media. James Van Der Beek died aged 48 after suffering from bowel cancer. 12/02/2026
Culture news New report claims Kurt Cobain's death is homicide staged as suicide The untimely demise of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is once again making headlines. More than 30 years since his death, a new forensic report suggests that the rocker’s death may have been a homicide staged as a suicide. 11/02/2026
Culture news Offical numbers drop for Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl show While the Puertop Rican superstar's halftime show fell just short of Kendrick Lamar's performance last year, his performance has broken records on social media and easily exceeds the numbers of the alternative MAGA halftime show. 11/02/2026
Culture news Chappell Roan leaves talent agency over Epstein files revelations Chappell Roan has dropped the Casey Wasserman talent agency after Epstein files revelations. 10/02/2026
Culture news Oscar nominees demand music be removed from ‘Melania’ documentary The Oscar nominated director and musician allege breach of agreement after their score from 'Phantom Thread' was reused in the controversial documentary ‘Melania’. 10/02/2026
Culture news Donald Trump slams Bad Bunny's 'terrible' Super Bowl halftime show Bad Bunny made history on one of the world’s most coveted stages, while Donald Trump ranted about the artist’s message of unity being “an affront to the Greatness of America”. 09/02/2026
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Hamnet' - To weep, or not to weep The multi-Oscar nominated Hamnet is a moving ode to agonising loss and the possibility that healing can come through art. But you may find the emotions so signposted that your heartstrings feel more yanked than tugged. 06/02/2026
Culture news Everything we know about MAGA's protest Super Bowl Halftime Show MAGA is preparing to hold the All-American Halftime Show in protest of the NFL’s 2026 Super Bowl music acts. Prepare to be underwhelmed. 05/02/2026
Lifestyle Airbnb launches romantic 'Wuthering Heights' experience - for free Ahead of the release of one of 2026’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Wuthering Heights” fans can book a stay in Catherine Earnshaw’s Thrushcross Grange bedroom. 05/02/2026