Culture news Taylor Swift already breaks Spotify record before release of new album The pop star's 12th album is out next month but calendar release dates don't seem to apply when it comes to Taylor Swift... 02/09/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Hit US mockumentary The Office gets a follow-up, David Byrne releases a new solo album, Brussels celebrates all things art, while Cannes favourite 'Sentimental Value' hits French cinemas. 01/09/2025
Lifestyle From Taylor to Twin Peaks: The most iconic rings in pop culture Just one day after the public announcement of her engagement, the pop superstar’s sparkler has already cemented its legacy in pop culture. What are the other iconic rings? 28/08/2025
Culture news Donald Trump vs Taylor Swift: A Bad Blood timeline Everyone’s talking about pop culture’s most famous couple getting engaged. Even Donald Trump, who wished described Taylor Swift as a “terrific person” and labelled three-time Super Bowl-winning star Travis Kelce “a great player.” Considering Trump's seemingly never-ending Swift bashing, what gives? 27/08/2025
Lifestyle Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s engagement ring The pop superstar has set the internet ablaze with news of her engagement to Travis Kelce. And all eyes are on the ring... 27/08/2025
Cinema 'KPop Demon Hunters' becomes Netflix's most-watched film ever Animated action musical 'KPop Demon Hunters' has become Netflix’s most-watched film with 236 million views – breaking the record set by the 2021 action film 'Red Notice'. 27/08/2025
Culture news Social media (and Donald Trump) reacts to Taylor Swift's engagement It's all everyone is talking about: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced their engagement. Celebrities, Swifties, royals, businesses and even Donald Trump have reacted to the news. Here's everything you need to know. 27/08/2025
Culture news Singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce get engaged There were those who speculated, with no evidence, that the relationship was not genuine but a cynical ploy for more fame, while some even theorised it was a plot to influence the US elections. 26/08/2025
Culture news Snoop Dogg backlash over LGBTQ+ representation comments in Disney film The rapper said he went to see the 2022 animated film 'Lightyear' with his grandchildren, which resulted in them asking him several questions about same-sex couples. He's apparently "scared to go to the movies" now... 26/08/2025
Culture news Kneecap cancel US tour due to ‘close proximity of next court hearing’ The Irish rap trio, who performed in Paris on Sunday night despite pro-Israel supporters attempting to disrupt their performance, confirmed the cancellation of their upcoming US tour - but that they have a surprise in store... 26/08/2025
Lifestyle In Pictures: Millions join parade at London's Notting Hill Carnival The Notting Hill Carnival, an enormous celebration of Caribbean culture, is widely recognised to be the largest street party of its kind in Europe. This year, an estimated two million people joined the festivities in west London. 26/08/2025
Culture news Will Smith accused of using AI for ‘embarrassing’ tour video Many are convinced that Will Smith and his team have doctored a video promoting the rapper-actor's ongoing tour so that the crowds appear larger. It’s not a great look, especially with the existential threat AI poses for musicians... 25/08/2025
Culture news Romania welcomes the world to celebrate composer Georges Enescu The 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival is underway with classical music, opera, interactive events and much more taking place throughout Romania as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the death of its most famous composer. 25/08/2025
Culture news What's behind the mass music festival boycott in UK over the weekend? Several bands pulled out from the Victorious music festival over the weekend, in some cases just hours before their scheduled performances. They were standing in solidarity with the Irish folk group The Mary Wallopers, who had their set cut short for displaying a Palestinian flag. 25/08/2025
Culture news Watch Kneecap play Paris gig despite pro-Israeli protestors The Irish rap trio took to Paris' Rock en Seine stage following weeks of tension and had the last word when faced with pro-Israel supporters. 25/08/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A London exhibition pays tribute to Jean-Francois Millet's riveting rural portraits, Austin Butler stars in crime caper 'Caught Stealing', and Sabrina Carpenter releases her highly-anticipated (and controversial) new album. 25/08/2025
No Comment Finalists rock invisible riffs at Air Guitar World Championships Passionate performers from around the world are gathering in Finland this week, competing not with instruments in hand but with invisible guitars. 22/08/2025
Culture news Kneecap head to Rock en Seine festival amid increased scrutiny The French Minister of the Interior has reiterated his zero-tolerance stance towards any disorder. The owner of France’s most popular music festival said to those who oppose the presence of Kneecap on stage: “To claim that supporting the Palestinian cause is a threat to public order is deplorable." 22/08/2025
Culture news It's official: ‘The Beatles Anthology’ project returns this year It has been announced that thirteen rare and unreleased songs will feature on a new Anthology compilation – 'Anthology 4', the first in almost 30 years. And that's not all... 21/08/2025
Culture news Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court A member of rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court today, charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation. 20/08/2025