David Mouriquand

Lifestyle

New study reveals what has changed in French people's sex lives

A wide-ranging French study published this week reveals ‘major changes’ in people's sexuality over the last ten years. Here are the key takeaways.

15 November 2024

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Gladiator II' - Are you not entertained?

24 years after the Oscar-winning 'Gladiator', Ridley Scott returns to the colosseum sandbox. The end result is difficult to dismiss but still hard to defend.

15 November 2024

Cinema

Todd Haynes named as Jury President of 75th Berlin Film Festival

US director Todd Haynes ('Far From Heaven', 'Carol', 'May December') will be president of the international jury of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.

15 November 2024

Culture news

Viral hippo Moo Deng releases official single in four languages

This year's 'Baby Shark' has just dropped, courtesy of the viral Thai hippo. Prepare yourselves.

14 November 2024

Culture news

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic asks Trump for pardon and cabinet position

The star of Netflix's ‘Tiger King’, currently in prison, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon. That and he really wants a position in his official cabinet. Yes, really.

14 November 2024

Culture news

UK to introduce levy on stadium tickets to support grassroots venues

The UK government is set to introduce voluntary stadium and arena ticket levy to save grassroots music venues struggling to stay open.

14 November 2024

Cinema

Are you ready for Daft Punk’s one-night-only worldwide event?

The band have released the trailer for the film ‘Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem’, which will be rema5tered in 4k and 5hown on the big 5creen for one-night-only event at over 800 cinema5 acro55 the globe.

14 November 2024

Culture news

Björk uses AI to recreate extinct animal calls for new Paris exhibit

Coinciding with the latest UN Climate Change Conference, Björk and French artist Aleph have designed a new sound installation that will recreate extinct animal calls. The installation will be presented in Paris as part of the forum “Biodiversity: Which culture for which future?”

14 November 2024

Culture news

Did you know these strange facts about Elon Musk?

Elon Musk will play a role in Donald Trump’s second term in office, with the president-elect announcing the billionaire’s position in his future cabinet. How much do you know about Musk? Here are eight facts that may surprise you.

13 November 2024

Culture news

John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

It's a dark day for fans of Glen Powell... But it's hard to argue with People magazine's pick for 2024.

13 November 2024

Culture news

Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in November 2024

From dealing with grief through experimental pop to one of the best live albums ever released, via a surprising concept album, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

12 November 2024

Art

Renowned German-British painter Frank Auerbach dies aged 93

One of Britain’s greatest painters has died at 93. Over a seven-decade career, his artwork – characterised by thick layers of paint and their striking emotional resonance – has been displayed in every major national gallery.

12 November 2024

Culture news

Yale University introduces course on Beyoncé and her legacy

A course dedicated to studying Beyoncé is coming to Yale University next Spring. It’s not the first time that singers and songwriters have been the focus on a university course.

12 November 2024

Food and Drink

Why are Cadbury Fingers no longer available in French shops?

The Great Finger Shortage of 2024: French consumers are (unsurprisingly) angry after the British chocolate biscuits vanish from supermarket shelves.

11 November 2024

Culture news

Berlin Film Festival is quitting Elon Musk’s X

The Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, has announced it is quitting Elon Musk’s social media platform X.

11 November 2024

Culture news

Toy company Mattel mistakenly lists porn site on ‘Wicked’ doll merch

American toy manufacturer Mattel has mistakenly printed the address for a porn website on the packaging of Wicked dolls. The misprint is "not appropriate for children", Mattel said, while promising to "remedy" the mistake.

11 November 2024

Culture news

Here are all the winners from the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards

The 30th anniversary of the ceremony was held at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena last night. Big winners include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyla.

11 November 2024

Culture news

Farewell Candyman: Horror icon Tony Todd dies aged 69

Tony Todd became a household name and a horror genre icon for his role in 1992’s Candyman, in which he played the titular hook-wielding spirit. His co-star Virginia Madsen has paid tribute to "a gentle soul with a deep knowledge of the arts".

9 November 2024

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Bird' - The fantastical tale we need right now

Andrea Arnold's new film manages to fuse social and magical realism, in a harsh yet uplifting tale that will leave you ready to take flight.

8 November 2024

Culture news

Hollywood producers speculate about impact of Trump presidency

Many in Hollywood are wondering how the new administration’s policies will affect the industry – especially when it comes to trade deals and international trade tariffs that Trump has said he will impose.

8 November 2024