Culture news Actors and campaigners join forces in film highlighting Gaza’s youth Annie Lennox, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, Guy Pearce and Ambika Mod are among the names who have lent their voices to a new recital of Michael Rosen's 2014 poem. 15/09/2025
Culture news Javier Bardem wears keffiyeh at 2025 Emmys in support of Palestine Speaking on the red carpet, he cited a recent resolution by the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), which concluded that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the UN definition of genocide. 15/09/2025
Lifestyle Emmy Awards 2025: The 16 most stunning celebrity red carpet looks The Emmys red carpet in LA delivered glamour, political statements and heartfelt homages to the late Armani. 15/09/2025
Culture news Death divides US: Social media reacts to Charlie Kirk assassination From politicians to celebrities and social media users, online reactions to Charlie Kirk's death show yet again the depth of division in Donald Trump's America. 11/09/2025
Cinema More than 1,300 artists vow boycott of Israeli film institutions The new campaign comes amid a growing number of entertainment industry initiatives to protest Israel’s war in Gaza. The pledge says Israeli film institutions are playing their part in "genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people." 09/09/2025
Culture news Who won big at this year's MTV Video Music Awards? The MTV Video Music Awards delivered a starry show, with Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande winning top honours, tributes to Mariah Carey and Ozzy Osbourne, and a performance by Sabrina Carpenter that will be remembered. Here’s everything you need to know. 08/09/2025
Culture news Famed Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91 Giorgio Armani, one of the most recognisable names in fashion, has died aged 91. He was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance and had been suffering from ill health. 04/09/2025
Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry Sangha is the fifth and final person to plead guilty to charges connected to the supply of drugs to the actor, who died in October 2023. 04/09/2025
Lifestyle Dame Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as top editor at American Vogue Dame Anna has finally announced her successor - Chloe Malle. Daughter of actress Candice Bergen and the late French director Louis Malle, she joined Vogue as social editor in 2011. But the most powerful person in the business isn't going anywhere... 02/09/2025
Lifestyle Venice Film Festival Fashion: The best looks so far from the lido So far, so fantastic. From Louis Vuitton, to Saint Laurent via Marc Jacobs, Dior, Maison Margiela Artisanal and Trussardi; some of the world's best fashion has been on display this week at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and we're only at the half way mark of the ten-day celebration of cinema. 01/09/2025
Business Taylor Swift is miles richer than her new fiancé. Here’s by how much With a net worth almost twenty times greater than Travis Kelce’s, Taylor Swift will enter her marriage as the clear financial powerhouse. Her $1.6 billion (€1.4bn) fortune makes her one of the world’s wealthiest entertainers, dwarfing NFL star Kelce’s estimated $70 million (€60.4mn). 27/08/2025
Culture news Venice Film Festival opens with Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia' A galaxy of Hollywood stars are turning out for the start of the 82nd Venice Film Festival opens, with industry expectations extremely high over entries for the much coveted awards. The proceedings begin with Paolo Sorrentino's new film, La Grazia. 27/08/2025
Lifestyle Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s engagement ring The pop superstar has set the internet ablaze with news of her engagement to Travis Kelce. And all eyes are on the ring... 27/08/2025
Culture news Social media (and Donald Trump) reacts to Taylor Swift's engagement It's all everyone is talking about: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced their engagement. Celebrities, Swifties, royals, businesses and even Donald Trump have reacted to the news. Here's everything you need to know. 27/08/2025
Culture news Rapper Lil Nas X arrested after altercation with LA police The Grammy award winning 'Old Town Road' rapper has been arrested by LA police after being found wandering LA streets in his underwear and treated for a suspected drug overdose. 22/08/2025
Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty in death of Matthew Perry A woman who was charged with selling 'Friends' star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty. 19/08/2025
Culture news Two years after her death, a Sinéad O'Connor biopic is in the works The Irish musician died in 2023 at the age of 56. The future biopic should focus on her early career and is backed by the producers of the 2022 documentary 'Nothing Compares'. 16/08/2025
Culture news Why we're a little worried about Taylor Swift's new era After a yearslong album streak and a record-breaking tour, Taylor Swift could have taken a break. Instead, she comes back with a record she says is more “focused”. Here's hoping she means it... 15/08/2025
Culture news Tom Cruise turns down Donald Trump’s invite for Kennedy Center Honor Tom Cruise was reportedly invited to receive a Kennedy Center Honor, alongside Sylvester Stallone, rockers KISS and singer Gloria Gaynor. Trump, as the new chairman of the Kennedy Center, stated that he “turned down plenty” of candidates for the 2025 honours list because of their "woke" politics. 15/08/2025
Cinema The next James Bond? Unknown British actor reportedly screentests A relatively unknown British actor has reportedly screentested for the role of James Bond in the upcoming 26th 007 adventure. Scott Rose-Marsh is the latest name rumoured to be taking on the Bond mantle, following Daniel Craig's tenure (2006 - 2021). 14/08/2025