Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Irish comedy 'Kneecap', Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet', Fontaines D.C.'s 'Romance', Notting Hill Carnival and more - here's what to see, do and listen to in Europe this weekend. 24/08/2024
Culture news Fontaines D.C.’s ‘Romance’: One of 2024’s most impressive records Irish post-punkers Fontaines D.C. release their fourth album – and it’s one of the year’s very best. 23/08/2024
Culture news No Beyoncé or TayTay for final night of DNC - But is that a bad thing? Despite persistent rumours that Beyoncé would make an appearance on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, no such megastar coup materialized. But is that a bad thing? And what was Donald Trump rage posting while Harris was speaking? 23/08/2024
Culture news Film of the Week: 'Kneecap' - Fun, raucous and heartfelt The controversial Belfast rappers get their very own biopic - with the musicians playing themselves. And it's unmissable. Warning: This review contains language that some may find offensive. (Duh!) 23/08/2024
Culture news Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’ Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission. 22/08/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift breaks silence over thwarted Vienna terrorist plot Taylor Swift has wrapped up the European leg of her Eras Tour in London and has released a statement explaining why she had chosen to wait until now to speak about the Vienna concert cancellations, which she called "devastating". 22/08/2024
Lifestyle Does this year's hottest trend actually come from a 2007 Marvel comic? Does this year's hottest trend actually come from a 2007 Marvel comic? 21/08/2024
Culture news The best celebrity sightings and viral moments from the DNC 2024 From Barack Obama's penis joke to a state rollcall with all the music Donald Trump's team can't use, via some celebrity sightings in the crowd, the Democratic National Convention has turned out to be less stuffy and more lively than expected. 21/08/2024
Culture news Chappell Roan calls out 'creepy behaviour' from fans The 'Good Luck, Babe!' singer spoke of 'harassment' and 'stalking' in two videos posted to TikTok. 20/08/2024
Culture news Avicii’s belongings to be auctioned for mental health foundation The Avicii Collection, a charity auction of Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling’s personal items, will benefit the Tim Bergling Foundation, founded in the wake of DJ and producer’s death in 2018. 20/08/2024
Culture news TikTok's 'Songs Of The Summer 2024' - Did your favourite song make it? The video sharing app has unveiled its 'Songs Of The Summer 2024' - ranked by total creations over Summer 2024 on the platform. Who made the top spots on the global and UK lists? 20/08/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift meets with young survivors of the Southport knife attack The pop superstar welcomed the families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack backstage. Prior to the start of her Wembley run, Swift privately reached out to the families of the three girls killed in the 29 July attack. 20/08/2024
Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week 'Emily in Paris', Fede Álvarez' 'Alien: Romulus', an exhibition dedicated to Pedro Almodóvar's love affair with Madrid and more. Here's what to do in Europe this weekend. 17/08/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift returns to the stage to dazzle over 90,000 fans In London, the night began fast, with tens of thousands of swifties showing up early despite stern warnings from the Metropolitan Police to stay away unless they had tickets. 16/08/2024
Culture news Study reveals when to strategically pee during a Taylor Swift concert As the long awaited Eras Tour hits London, her fans are busy picking out their outfits and memorising the song lyrics - but one thing they shouldn’t forget is to plan for those crucial bathroom breaks. 16/08/2024
Culture news London rapper Little Simz set to curate Tate Modern takeover The Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall is about to get a makeover, courtesy of award-winning rapper Little Simz... And we can’t wait. 15/08/2024
Culture news Melbourne Orchestra admits 'error' in axing show after Gaza comments The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancelled pianist Jayson Gilliam's show tonight after his comments on Gaza journalists. Faced with criticism, the organization has attempted to backtrack by saying an "error was made." 15/08/2024
Culture news Swifties flock to London after thwarted terrorist attack in Vienna Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns tonight with a five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium with additional security measures, one week after a foiled terror plot which led to the cancellation of her three shows in Vienna. Swifties are determined to see the pop star for her final European shows. 15/08/2024
Culture news Australian-British pianist's show cancelled over Gaza remarks Pianist Jayson Gillham, who was supposed to be on stage this Thursday, has been sanctioned by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for dedicating a performance to the Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has expressed concerns over freedom of speech. 14/08/2024
Culture news French song breaks two world records after Olympics closing ceremony Who said the French Touch was out of steam? The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games has propelled three French artists to the top of Shazam's most searched songs. Cocorico! 14/08/2024