Culture news What is on Barack Obama's summer 2024 playlist? Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favorite music and movies twice a year continues. Here’s what the former POTUS is currently listening to... 13/08/2024
Culture news Pokémon actress Rachael Lillis dies aged 46 Lillis's first Pokémon part was in 1999 in 'Pokémon: The First Movie'. She would go on to appear in 423 episodes of Pokémon between 1997 and 2015. Her fellow Pokémon performer Veronica Taylor remembers "extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing." 13/08/2024
Culture news Why is the novelty popcorn bucket 2024's biggest cinema trend? The internet is obsessing over movie-themed popcorn buckets, with each new design becoming an online sensation and elevated to coveted collectable. What in the seventh art is going on with the "War of the Popcorn Buckets"? 12/08/2024
Culture news Eurovision probe: Swedish prosecutor drops case against Joost Klein Dutch singer Joost Klein allegedly made a threatening movement towards a camerawoman, causing him to be disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on the day of the Grand Final. The Swedish prosecutor has dropped the investigation due to lack of evidence. 12/08/2024
Culture news Isaac Hayes’ family sues Trump campaign for unauthorized song use Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign... The family of soul legend Isaac Hayes has filed a lawsuit, demanding $3 million in damages. Hayes' family join Céline Dion's team, who also recently protested against the use of her 'Titanic' song in Trump's rallies. 12/08/2024
Culture news Kurt Cobain controversy: 'un-alived' vs 'death by suicide' A museum in Seattle is facing criticism for its wording in a Nirvana exhibition. According to the Guest Curator, Kurt Cobain did not lose his life to suicide but "un-alived himself". 12/08/2024
Culture news Céline Dion slams Donald Trump for use of her 'Titanic' classic Trust Trump and his team to lack the self-awareness when it comes to cultural touchstones... 12/08/2024
Culture news Venice Film Festival boss quits X over Elon Musk statements Alberto Barbera is the latest high-profile figure to announce their departure from the X platform due to Elon Musk’s statements. 09/08/2024
Culture news Is Netflix's dating show 'Love Is Blind UK' worth your time? Is Love Is Blind UK as bad as other dating shows? Here's what works, what doesn't, and what the future of the show should look like... 09/08/2024
Culture news Film of the Week: 'Borderlands' - One to avoid at all costs It's Guardians Of The Galaxy meets Mad Max - if a hyperactive toddler had reimagined them as dumpsterfires. 09/08/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift fans come together in Vienna after concerts cancellation Three sold-out concerts in Vienna were cancelled by organizers after officials announced arrests over an ISIS-connected terrorist plot. But that didn't stop Swifties from celebrating - and commiserating. 09/08/2024
Culture news Paris Olympics: Music A-listers set for closing ceremony Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg are joining the likes of AIR, Phoenix and Tom Cruise for the closing ceremony this weekend. 09/08/2024
Culture news UK police evaluating Taylor Swift's upcoming London performances The Minister for Policing of the United Kingdom has stated that Scotland Yard is currently evaluating intelligence ahead of Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts in London - the final European dates of her Eras Tour. 08/08/2024
Culture news UK riots: 'Veep’ creator calls out Elon Musk’s 'civil war' posts Celebrated satirist Armando Iannucci has taken Elon Musk to task and highlighted once more to what extent the billionaire tech owner is only interested in fanning the flames of unrest in the UK. 08/08/2024
Culture news Debunked: Did Taylor Swift just endorse Kamala Harris for president? Swifties believe that the global megastar has "soft launched" her support for the Harris-Walz ticket. However, one picture does not equate to endorsement. It does, however, reveal to what extent fans of both Swift and Harris are eagerly waiting for some sign - which could prove crucial. 08/08/2024
Culture news Ooh La La: Viral French pole vaulter gets job offer from porn site Ooh la la... When one door closes, another opens, and apparently, the 21-year-old French athlete has been offered a lucrative career opportunity in the adult industry. 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 ‘Black Panther’ actress Connie Chiume dies aged 72 The veteran South African actress, who also starred in Beyoncé’s musical film 'Black Is King'. The South African government has stated that "her outstanding work will always be remembered.” 07/08/2024