Culture news Survey: 'Who better represents America?' - Bad Bunny or Donald Trump? A recent survey has revealed that a majority of Americans think Bad Bunny better represents America compared to Donald Trump, who lashed out at the Puerto Rican singer's Super Bowl halftime show - the first sung exclusively in Spanish. 18/02/2026
Culture news Eurovision fans blame high ticket prices for live tour cancellation There's been an enormous backlash from Eurovision fans in response to the cancellation of the inaugural live tour; another setback to the organiser's ongoing preparations for this year's song contest. 17/02/2026
Culture news What are the weirdest music conspiracy theories? Warning: This article contains references to suicide, drug use and plenty of baseless conspiracy theories. Tin hats on, sheeple... 16/02/2026
Culture news Investigation clears Bad Bunny Super Bowl show of rule violation US Conservative lawmakers called for a federal investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show... And they should have kept quiet. An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission has proved that the Puerto Rican superstar’s show did not violate any rules. 16/02/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Charli xcx's 'The Moment', the early drawings of Lucian Freud, and a murder mystery series set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what to look out for this week. 16/02/2026
Culture news Tony Grox and LUCYCALYS win Benidorm Fest 2026 with 'T AMARÉ' The duo from Granada has conquered the fifth edition of the Alicante contest with a track that mixes flamenco and electronica. The pair wowed the audience at the Palau d'Esports and the jury with a powerful performance of their viral hit and an aesthetic that reinvented Andalusia. 16/02/2026
Culture news Beyond the Miami Sound: An anatomy of Spanish-language music in 2026 A whole generation of artists and listeners seems to have given impetus to a new wave of music in the world's second most sung language. The question of identity and the entry of new genres are driving it. 11/02/2026
Markets Spotify shares rise after record profits and spike in subscribers Spotify nearly doubled its year-on-year profits in the final quarter of 2025. The company marked only its second, yet consecutive, profitable year to date consolidating its positive trajectory. 11/02/2026
Culture news New report claims Kurt Cobain's death is homicide staged as suicide The untimely demise of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is once again making headlines. More than 30 years since his death, a new forensic report suggests that the rocker’s death may have been a homicide staged as a suicide. 11/02/2026
Culture news Offical numbers drop for Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl show While the Puertop Rican superstar's halftime show fell just short of Kendrick Lamar's performance last year, his performance has broken records on social media and easily exceeds the numbers of the alternative MAGA halftime show. 11/02/2026
Culture news Chappell Roan leaves talent agency over Epstein files revelations Chappell Roan has dropped the Casey Wasserman talent agency after Epstein files revelations. 10/02/2026
Culture news Oscar nominees demand music be removed from ‘Melania’ documentary The Oscar nominated director and musician allege breach of agreement after their score from 'Phantom Thread' was reused in the controversial documentary ‘Melania’. 10/02/2026
Culture news Donald Trump slams Bad Bunny's 'terrible' Super Bowl halftime show Bad Bunny made history on one of the world’s most coveted stages, while Donald Trump ranted about the artist’s message of unity being “an affront to the Greatness of America”. 09/02/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Wuthering Heights hits cinemas, Aardman Animations celebrate 50 years of stop-motion classics, and the Berlinale Film Festival begins. Here's what's in store this week. 09/02/2026
Culture news Speaking Spanish at the Super Bowl: Could Bad Bunny heal the USA? Bad Bunny's an all-Spanish performance at the 2026 Super Bowl coincides with a US immigration crackdown and the resurgence of debates over Puerto Rico's sovereignty and possible reintegration into the Spanish kingdom. 08/02/2026
Lifestyle Bad Bunny lookalike competition won by professional impersonator Many were called but few were chosen as successful imitators of the Grammy award winning singer Bad Bunny at a San Francisco lookalike contest. The main prize winner, however stood apart so much some people actually thought the real star had turned up for the contest. 07/02/2026
Culture news Renaissance: Angelin Preljocal's Parc is reborn at Paris Opera Throughout February, Angelin Preljocaj revives "Le Parc", his masterpiece created 32 years ago, with the young dancers of the Paris Opera. Whispers, glances and sensual pas de deux plunge the audience into the heart of the games of love and desire. 06/02/2026
Culture news Everything we know about MAGA's protest Super Bowl Halftime Show MAGA is preparing to hold the All-American Halftime Show in protest of the NFL’s 2026 Super Bowl music acts. Prepare to be underwhelmed. 05/02/2026
Culture news Requiem for the End of Love spreads 90s nostalgia across Athens The work by Dimitris Papaioannou and Giorgos Koumentakis completed 12 performances in Athens, attracting large audiences. Created in 1995 in memory of those lost to AIDS, the production is now preparing to travel to Paris for a 2027 presentation. 04/02/2026
Cinema Official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' delights fans The newly released official trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic gives audiences the most detailed look at the movie so far. 03/02/2026