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Gwyneth Paltrow viral ski trial to debut as a musical in London

“Gwyneth Goes Skiing” - which is based on the infamous court trial between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson that took place earlier this year – will debut in December. It’s already taken a piste of our hearts.

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Why has Roger Waters been denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay?

“They do it because I believe in human rights, and I speak openly about the genocide of the Palestinian people.”

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Why are conservative Muslims protesting Coldplay gigs in Indonesia?

Protests and demonstrations have taken place in Jakarta over British band Coldplay's LGBTQ+ support.

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How much would you pay for Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes?

How much would you pay for Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes?

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Leonardo DiCaprio: Birthday rap draws ‘Succession’ comparisons

Leonardo DiCaprio - sorry, L to the OG - and his birthday rapping efforts have been likened to Kendall Roy’s in ‘Succession’. Which is a bit harsh.

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How F1's roaring engines are inspiring a musical revolution

The upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix event will feature a fusion of music and motorsport, with artists like will.i.am, J Balvin and Kylie Minogue performing at various events.

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Hymne À L’AI: Are you ready for an Édith Piaf AI-generated biopic?

A new biopic on the life of Édith Piaf will use artificial intelligence so that the French music legend narrates her own story. Are you ready for 'La Vie en Robots'?

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LIVE issues music manifesto to save grassroots music sector

The voice of the UK’s live music industry has published a manifesto of the utmost importance, ahead of next week's Autumn Statement.

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Culture Re-View: How three Jewish boys changed hip-hop

15 November 1986: ‘Licensed to Ill’ is released.

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YouTube creators: Disclose AI use or face suspension

YouTube said creators that don't disclose their use of AI tools to make “altered or synthetic” videos face penalties - including content removal or suspension.

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Boygenius speak out on LGBTQ+ representation at 2024 Grammys

"It would also be super cool if more queer people had their full rights and were treated like people.”

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Prince's 'Purple Rain' shirt and other wardrobe gems go up for auction

The collection was assembled by a French collector hoping to start a museum dedicated to the late pop star and fashion icon.

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Brace yourselves: Mariah Carey and Wham! have hit the charts early

Mariah Carey and Wham! have set a new record for the earliest chart appearance of a Christmas song.

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Iconic Michael Jackson jacket sells for €286,000 at auction

Jackson's jacket, music memorabilia, and Amy Winehouse's hairpiece... Here's how much was spent at the Propstore London auction.

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Chapter TayTay: The university courses embracing celebrity culture

Courses on A-list celebrities are captivating undergraduate and graduate students across the US and Europe.

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Kendrick Lamar to headline new touring initiative in Africa

US rapper Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative.

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Dua Lipa is back with new single ‘Houdini’ - Here’s why we’re excited

We woke up today to the first taste of Dua Lipa’s hotly anticipated third album, with the release of a new single: 'Houdini'. Here’s what you need to know...

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Meet the Portuguese village priest / DJ mixing EDM with faith

What started nearly two decades ago as a novel way to fundraise has become essential to the ministry of this 49-year-old Portuguese Catholic priest.

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Culture Re-View: Celebrating Ennio Morricone’s timeless film scores

On this day in 1928, Il Maestro, one of the most prolific and versatile composers in the history of cinema, was born.

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Country superstar Lainey Wilson wins big at the CMA Awards 2023

Superstar singer Lainey Wilson stole the show at the 2023 CMAs, winning five awards, including Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year, while Tracy Chapman became the first Black composer to win an honour for writing 'Fast Car', a song remade by Luke Combs 35-years after its original release.