Culture news K-pop BTS return: mega comeback draws huge crowds in Seoul Numerous roads closed, hundreds of thousands of fans on site and millions watching on Netflix: the K-pop band’s comeback is a mega event. 21/03/2026
Culture news BTS fans flood Seoul as new album drops ahead of mega comeback concert The Bangtan Boys are back! Their highly anticipated fifth album 'Arirang' has dropped, and a massive open-air comeback concert is set to delight fans in Seoul this weekend. 20/03/2026
Cult How DJs and producers connect local and global sounds in this capital In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan In Baku, artists and DJs say electronic music is being developed as a platform for cultural exchange, collaboration and youth expression, connecting local performers with international acts and audiences. 18/03/2026
Culture news Shakiraworld! Latin star reveals plans for her own stadium in Spain The Latin pop superstar singer will close her world tour in Spain with an unprecedented show of force by performing in her own purpose-built stadium. a return marked by controversy after her break-up with Piqué and her problems with the tax authorities. 18/03/2026
Culture news 'A disservice to all the victims’: Dua Lipa on Epstein files discourse Pop star Dua Lipa has criticised the discourse around the Epstein files, saying the language used shifts focus away from victims. 17/03/2026
Culture news 'Catatonic' Morrisey calls off Valencia concert after sleepless night British rock star Morrissey has called off an appearance in Valencia after complaining of experiencing "indescribable hell" from not sleeping due to noise from Las Fallas festival. 13/03/2026
Culture news Controversial AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood releases the worst song ever There's been some heated backlash against AI creation Tilly Norwood, and it's only getting worse with the release of the digital avatar's first single... 12/03/2026
Cinema Billie Eilish about to make cinema debut in Sylvia Plath adaptation? Ten-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar winning songwriter Billie Eilish is in advanced talks to make her acting movie debut in an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s "The Bell Jar". 12/03/2026
Culture news Aussie fashion designer wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory in a years-long trademark dispute with US pop star Katy Perry. 11/03/2026
Culture news Woman charged with attempted murder after Rihanna home shooting Ivanna Lisette Ortiz allegedly fired 10 shots with a semiautomatic firearm into Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home, while the pop superstar and her family were inside. She could get life in prison if convicted on all charges. 11/03/2026
Culture news Nuits de Fourvière festival at 80: Picking the must-see gigs of 2026 One of Europe's best pluridisciplinary festivals has just announced the roster for its 80th edition. Here are our recommendations for this year's stellar line-up. 10/03/2026
Culture news ‘More Than A Feeling’ Boston frontman Tommy DeCarlo dies aged 60 Tommy DeCarlo, who performed with the classic rock band Boston for nearly 20 years, has died at age 60. The singer died following a battle with brain cancer. 10/03/2026
Culture news Meet Antonio Najarro, the choreographer taking Spanish dance global From the Malaga Fair to the great theatres of the world, from the Olympic Games to Disney: Antonio Najarro's career is that of a creator who has taken Spanish dance beyond its traditional limits without ever losing its essence. 10/03/2026
Culture news Rihanna's LA mansion struck by gunfire while singer was inside Reports indicate that at least one round from the 10 shots fired pierced a wall of the residence where Rihanna lives with partner A$AP Rocky and their children. 09/03/2026
Culture news Franz Ferdinand slam IDF for using their song in propaganda video “These warmongering murderers are using our music without our consent." Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has criticised the IDF for using their hit song 'Take Me Out' in a propaganda video praising deadly airstrikes in Iran. 09/03/2026
Culture news Portrait of an artist: Soprano Andrea Rost on campaigning for change After switching from performing to politics, the famous soprano Andrea Rost has lost a lot because of her decision to campaign for change. Now she's in unchartered waters and despite facing a barrage of personal attacks, the singer sees her new status as both a challenge and an inspiration. 08/03/2026
Culture news Song writer hits out at 'La Macarena' use in viral US bombing video One of the writers of 'La Macarena' has attack the unauthorised use of his song in a viral White House social media video showing bombings and fighters being deployed for Operation Epic Fury in Iran. 06/03/2026
Culture news Ozzy Osbourne statue to be unveiled at France’s Hellfest 2026 A 6-metre-tall statue to the glory of the Prince of Darkness will be unveiled at this year's Hellfest in France - kicking off on 18 June. 06/03/2026
Culture news 'Completely inexcusable': Britney Spears faces drink-drive charge The US pop star has promised to comply with the law after being arrested by police and reportedly charged with driving while being intoxicated. 05/03/2026
Culture news Mayor of Marseille opposes Kanye West gig over 'unapologetic Nazism' Benoît Payan said the rapper is “not welcome” to perform at his scheduled concert at the Velodrome stadium on 11 June. 05/03/2026