France

Paris 2024 Olympics: Which previous Olympics had the cheapest tickets?

Facing a massive amount of criticism on social media, the president of the Organising Committee claimed the Paris tickets prices "aren't more expensive than the 2012 London Games."

27 February 2023

France

UEFA blamed for security failures during 2022 Champions League final

An independent report has said that the serious security failures had put the lives of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans at risk

14 February 2023

Culture news

Razzies remove 12-year-old nominee Ryan Kiera Armstrong after backlash

In a statement, Razzies founder John Wilson apologized and confirmed Armstrong’s name has been removed from the ballot.

26 January 2023

Culture news

Author Bret Easton Ellis returns with his first novel in 13 years

One of the most controversial figures in modern culture returns with 'The Shards', Bret Easton Ellis' first novel in 13 years

17 January 2023

Culture news

Titanic failure: When movie posters go wrong

James Cameron’s 1997 epic Titanic celebrated its 25th anniversary last December and a remastered version in 3D 4K HDR is hitting cinemas just in time for Valentine’s Day next month. But something's amiss with the new poster...

16 January 2023

France

Noël Le Graët takes a 'step back' from duties as President of the FFF

French football federation's executive committee say its president Noël Le Graët is 'taking a step back'. The 81 year old drew criticism following an interview on Sunday on a french radio station after making disrespectful comments about French football legend and icon, Zinedine Zidane.

11 January 2023

Culture news

Why did an author fake their suicide on Facebook?

Susan Meachen's account posted news of her passing in 2020. This week, she rose from the dead.

5 January 2023

Culture news

Blocking out the haters: What was with Gerwyn Price's ear defenders?

'Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.' So goes the nursery rhyme that children cite to defend themselves. Maybe the world number 1 darts player Gerwyn Price had that in mind shocked when he shocked the sport by wearing ear defenders at the World Darts Championships.

3 January 2023

Culture news

Ruggero Deodato - director of 'Cannibal Holocaust' - dies aged 83

Dubbed “the most controversial film ever made”, Ruggero Deodato's film revolutionized the horror and found-footage genre

29 December 2022

Culture news

Kanye West suspended from Twitter after incendiary Hitler comments

"Every human being has brought something of value, especially Hitler," said the US rapper. "I love Hitler."

2 December 2022

Culture news

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid ignites controversy in India

Acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, head of the international jury at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, has caused outrage at the closing ceremony of the festival.

30 November 2022

Culture news

'Don't Worry Darling': Why controversies can't break a film

Against all odds and bad publicity, Don't Worry Darling is currently topping the charts in the US and UK. Does this mean that controversies and tabloid chat can't break a film?

28 September 2022

France

Controversy in France over 'shocking' go-kart prison event

A controversial event involving prisoners and staff at France's Fresnes prison featured go-karting and an obstacle course.

24 August 2022

Culture news

Critics call out Beyoncé for her use of an ableist slur

Beyoncé has released her seventh album, which features an ableist slur, within weeks of the artist Lizzo using the same word.

2 August 2022

No Comment

Three people gored in the most dangerous bull run of San Fermin 2022

Seven people were injured and transferred to hospital during the fifth bull run of this year's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, three of them due to bull gorings

11 July 2022

Art

Documenta head quits amid uproar over anti-Semitism

An exhibit featuring anti-Semitic elements prompted an outcry at the world-famous art show’s opening last month.

21 June 2022

Europe

Swedish hospitality thrown into the spotlight after tweet goes viral

Matters escalated very quickly!

6 June 2022

Culture news

Will Smith's cancelled projects draws Twitter debate about hypocrisy

Social media users have noted the disparate reactions to stars involved in controversies after Will Smith has had multiple projects shelved following him slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

4 April 2022

Culture news

Has Joe Rogan's controversial podcast suddenly been spiked?

It disappeared at the end of last week, but only briefly.

21 February 2022

Sport

Michael Masi replaced as Formula 1 race director after controversy

Masi's safety car decision allowed Max Verstappen to win the 2021 F1 World Championship on the final lap of the final race.

17 February 2022