Culture news Why is a UK school seeking to ban 'KPop Demon Hunters' songs? A school in England is seeking to protect “Christian ethos” by banning songs from the hit Netflix animated movie ‘KPop Demon Hunters’, explaining to parents that demons are associated with "spiritual forces opposed to God and goodness." 18/11/2025
Culture news Rosalía's 'Lux' tops Taylor Swift as the world's most-streamed album Rosalía's rise and rise continues apace with her latest album LUX breaking yet another significant and sizeable digital landmark for the biggest number of streams in a week. 17/11/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A Wes Anderson exhibition in London, a technological takeover at the MUNCH Triennale in Oslo, and the highly-anticipated release of 'Wicked: For Good'. Here's what to look out for this week. 17/11/2025
Culture news Kanye ‘Ye’ West threatened with immediate arrest in Brazil “No one who promotes Nazism will play or sing any words on public equipment belonging to the City Hall,” said São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes. 14/11/2025
Culture news Billie Eilish blasts Elon Musk as he nears trillionaire status Billie Eilish has publicly challenged Elon Musk over his soaring wealth through a series of Instagram Stories calling out billionaire hoarding. 14/11/2025
Culture news Breaking Rust: Can you tell the difference between real and AI music? An AI-generated music persona has topped the US Billboard charts for the first time, at the same time as a “first-of-its-kind" study from French streaming service Deezer reveals that 97 per cent of people “can’t tell the difference” between real music and AI-generated music. 14/11/2025
Lifestyle New global study finds most people would choose live gigs over sex A global survey by Live Nation, spanning 15 countries and 40,000 participants, has discovered that 70 per cent of music fans would rather see a live show than have sex. Come again? 13/11/2025
Culture news Explained: Why is Canada pushing to join Eurovision? Canada is exploring the possibility of joining Eurovision, something officials say reflects the country's effort to assert its cultural independence and deepen ties with Europe. The EBU has confirmed early talks are underway, but no decision has been made. 13/11/2025
Cinema Adele to make acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’ Celebrated British singer Adele is currently taking a break from music after completing a huge residency in Las Vegas. Now, she's about to say 'Hello' to the big screen... 13/11/2025
Cinema Meeting John Malkovich, Sergiu Celibidache and The Yellow Tie The Yellow Tie is a new film which tells the remarkable story of Romanian conductor, Sergiu Celibidache. Starring John Malkovich and Sean Bean it's the latest in a series of movies that's bringing more of Hollywood to Bucharest. 12/11/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Stunning wildlife photography, dystopian game shows and scandalous divorce lawyers - here's what cultural highlights to look out for this week. 10/11/2025
Culture news Rosalía breaks Spotify record for streams by a Spanish female artist Released last Friday, Rosalía’s fourth album 'LUX' is already one of our favourite albums of 2025. It has shattered a record previously held by Karol G. 10/11/2025
Culture news Daddy Yankee and Bizarrap to perform at NFL's Spanish debut in Madrid The NFL has confirmed that Daddy Yankee and Bizarrap will perform at half-time at its first official game in Spain: Dolphins v Commanders next Sunday 16 November at Real Madrid's Bernabéu stadium. 09/11/2025
Culture news Baku International Arts Festival targets cross-cultural projects The second week of the Baku International Arts Festival features international stars of theatre, music, dance, and opera, along with unique collaborations, premieres, and ethnic projects. 09/11/2025
Culture news 'Lux' album review: Rosalía's musical gift which keeps on giving In a career defined by variety and the defying of boundaries, Rosalía’s LUX stands as a monumental achievement of an avantgarde musical vision. Jakub Dutkiewicz has been listening carefully. 09/11/2025
Culture news Protests at Paris Philharmonic disrupt Israeli conductor's concert Pro-Palestinian activists threw smoke bombs during the concert by Israeli conductor Lahav Shani at the Philharmonie de Paris. 07/11/2025
Culture news Paul McCartney urges COP30 to go vegetarian to avoid climate hypocrisy The UN Climate Change Conference takes place in Belém, Brazil, next week... And Paul McCartney has some thoughts regarding the menu. 07/11/2025
Cinema First trailer for Michael Jackson biopic sparks mixed reactions The new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic is racking up views online and has sparked mixed reactions. While Jaafar Jackson is being praised for looking like his uncle, many are fearful the film will whitewash some of the more controversial aspects of the "King of Pop"'s life. 07/11/2025
Culture news Rosalía in Warsaw: What are the cryptic clues in 'Berghain' video? Evocative, symbolic, and visually arresting - Rosalía’s latest release, 'Berghain' is no ordinary music video. Written in English, Spanish, and German, Marcelina Burzec says the operatic track and parade of avant-garde fashion invites viewers to unravel its intricate layers of meaning. 06/11/2025
Culture news Swiss seeking UNESCO recognition for yodeling Yodel–ay-HEEE–Oooo... Switzerland's government has put forward yodeling as a candidate for UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. 05/11/2025