Culture news

Massive Attack announce death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini

The Bristol-born artist joined Massive Attack in the 1990s and contributed to the collective's 1998 hit single 'Angel'.

24/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Britney Spears releases her first single

On this day in 1998, Britney Spears released her first single, '...Baby One More Time'.

23/10/2023

Culture news

MTV cancels Europe Music Awards over Israel-Hamas war

The event, scheduled to take place next month, has been cancelled as France is on its highest level of security alert and the Israel-Hamas war continues.

20/10/2023

Cult

Celebrating Armenian culture with its International Music Festival

Despite the dramatic political situation, thousands of musicians and music lovers flocked to Yerevan for the seventh "Armenia" International Music Festival. The event highlights Armenia's musical heritage, as well as its current talent.

18/10/2023

Culture news

Britney Spears makes abortion revelations in upcoming memoir

The US pop star, who dated Timberlake from 1999 to 2002, made the revelation in her upcoming memoir. She reveals she had an abortion because he "didn't want to be a father".

18/10/2023

Culture news

Shake it off: Taylor Swift fans told to dispense with cinema etiquette

Look What You Made Them Do...

13/10/2023

Culture news

Who is Joana Mallwitz, Berlin's first female orchestra conductor?

Joana Mallwitz took up her role as chief conductor of Berlin's Konzerthaus last month. The internet can't stop comparing her to Cate Blanchett's character in the Oscar-nominated film 'Tár'.

13/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: What is the highest-earning single song in history?

On this day in 1893, the copyright claim for the 'Happy Birthday' song was filed – which kickstarted a long and messy journey for the highest-earning single song in history...

13/10/2023

Culture news

Musician Thurston Moore cancels book tour: Who are Sonic Youth?

Thurston Moore, co-founder of the US alt rock band Sonic Youth, has called off is book tour due to a 'longstanding' illness. Who are Sonic Youth?

12/10/2023

Culture news

Backlash after Jamie Lee Curtis deletes controversial Gaza post

"WAR CRIMES committed by any person, any organization or any government (yours, mine, friend or foe) must be denounced and the responsible parties held accountable.”

12/10/2023

Culture news

Rammstein announce plans to tour Europe stadiums in 2024

The announcement follows the news this summer that investigations into the alleged sexual assaults by frontman Till Lindemann were dropped by prosecutors.

11/10/2023

Culture news

Roger Waters: 'F**k off' to fans as anger grows over Palestine stance

Roger Waters reportedly told fans to 'f**k off' at a live show in London, while criticism mounts over his pro-Palestine stance.

11/10/2023

Culture news

Inside the Film & Music auction you won’t want to miss

Music fans and film buffs rejoice! You could own your very own piece of cultural history this November...

11/10/2023

Culture news

U2 honour music fans slaughtered at Israeli music festival

During a Las Vegas show, Bono altered the lyrics to one of their biggest hits to pay tribute to the victims of the Hamas attack at a music festival last weekend.

10/10/2023

Culture news

Taylor Swift & Beyoncé: The return of the concert film?

It's the unexpected trend of the fall season... As ‘Taylor Swift: Eras Tour’ concert film crosses $100 million in advance sales globally, and Beyoncé readies herself to release her own in December, we ask ourselves: Is the concert film back?

10/10/2023

Scenes

Meet the children shining a spotlight on China’s ancient operatic tradition

In partnership with Media City

"Cantonese opera differs from movies because movies can have many takes. But in Cantonese Opera, every move that looks easy actually is very hard to perform with finesse."

09/10/2023

Culture news

Björk and Rosalía team up to fight industrial fish farming in Iceland

Talk about a music collaboration we didn't see coming...

09/10/2023

Food and Drink

Highway to Hooch: AC/DC launch limited edition whiskey

The band joins the likes of Motörhead, The Flaming Lips, and Bob Dylan in getting their very own whiskey...

09/10/2023

Culture news

Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Demonic possession, Drake and a dazzling tribute to French footballing icon Zinedine Zidane.

07/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Janis Joplin remains one of rock's worst tragedies

4 October 1970: Singer Janis Joplin dies

04/10/2023