David Mouriquand
Culture news
TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai quits after sexual assault
Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant Fuji TV covered up the assault case. The scandal is part of a wave of sexual assault cases hitting the Japanese entertainment industry.
Culture news
Musk ex-partner Grimes ‘happy to denounce Nazi-ism' after his salute
Musk has been criticised for making two Nazi-like gestures at President Donald Trump's inauguration. His ex-partner, the singer Grimes, has distanced herself from him, while Musk has defended himself in a typically disgraceful way.
Culture news
‘We will NOT be silent’: Celebs react to Trump's 'two gender' policy
The President of the United States has ruled that America will recognise only two sexes: male and female. Many were quick to point out Donald Trump doesn’t know the difference between 'sex' and 'gender', and celebrities have expressed their support for those impacted by his new executive order.
Cinema
Berlin Film Festival reveals promising 2025 Competition line-up
New films by Richard Linklater, Lucile Hadžihalilović, Radu Jude and Berlinale ubiquitous Hong Sang-soo will compete for this year's Golden Bear. Here's the lowdown on one of the most promising Berlinale line-ups in recent years.