Culture news Emmys 2025: Who won big at this year's awards ceremony? Hit British show Adolescence won big at last night’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, bagging six awards, including Best Supporting Actor for 15-year-old Owen Cooper. But the night belonged to The Studio, which made history by winning a total of 13 awards. Here's the lowdown on the 2025 Emmy winners. 15/09/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Cardi B's highly-anticipated sophomore album 'Am I the Drama?', frosty ambience and female obsession in 'The Ice Tower', and a London flea market where famous artists sell in person. Here are this week's cultural highlights. 15/09/2025
Culture news MAGA blames ‘South Park’ for Charlie Kirk death – episode pulled Some social media users are making connections between the satirical show's August 6 episode and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The South Park episode has been removed from cable re-reruns following the shooting, but it is still available to stream on Paramount+. 12/09/2025
Culture news South Park ups the ante in new episode with shocking Trump twist South Park continues to go viral, with each new episode resonating with audiences and the TV show continuing to beat viewership records. This week's episode has (crudely) doubled down by confirming a certain relationship... But that's not all. 04/09/2025
Culture news UK Met Police chief calls for law change after arrest of comedy writer Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has responded to the controversial arrest of Graham Linehan earlier this week, saying that police "should not be policing toxic culture war debates." Linehan's arrrest over anti-trans posts has sparked heated debate in the UK over freedom of speech. 04/09/2025
Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry Sangha is the fifth and final person to plead guilty to charges connected to the supply of drugs to the actor, who died in October 2023. 04/09/2025
Culture news Arrest of comedy writer over transgender posts sparks outcry in UK The Irish comedy writer and creator of celebrated shows like The IT Crowd and Father Ted was arrested this week at Heathrow Airport over a series of anti-trans posts. The arrest has sparked fury and free speech outcry in the UK, with Elon Musk describing Britain as a "police state". 03/09/2025
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
Cinema Original Harry Potter director on reboot series: ‘What’s the point?’ "It’s all going to be the same.” Chris Columbus has shared his views on the controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation, questioning the need to replicate the original films. The new show will hit small screens in 2027. 29/08/2025
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
Culture news New 'South Park' episode targets Trump's federal D.C. police takeover South Park’s Season 27 continues to be one of the most talked-about in recent memory, with its new episode - which aired last night - pulling no punches when it comes to satirising Trump, tech CEOs kowtowing to the US president, and the controversial federal takeover of Washinton D.C.’s police. 21/08/2025
Culture news Downton Abbey costumes and car head to charity auction From Lady Mary’s wedding dress to the Granthams’ vintage car, iconic items from Downton Abbey are going under the hammer. All for a good cause. 19/08/2025
Culture news 'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty in death of Matthew Perry A woman who was charged with selling 'Friends' star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty. 19/08/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week England's oldest psychiatric institution exhibits patient's waking dreams, while Julia Ducournau's paranoia-infused body horror 'Alpha' arrives in French cinemas. Here are this week's cultural highlights. 18/08/2025
Culture news 'Alien: Earth' - Does the TV series save the Alien franchise? For all its synthetic hybrids, slimy tech bros and arachnid eyeballs, Alien: Earth will still have you crying: "Oh, Mother! Why am I so bored?" 15/08/2025
Culture news Harry and Meghan extend Netflix deal amid plans for new content The royal couple are set to produce more shows under the Archewell banner in a multi-year agreement with Netflix – in spite of criticism and mixed viewership numbers. 12/08/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Face huggers, conjoined flesh, and farewell exhibitions: This week's highlights include 'Alien: Earth', 'Together' and an exhibition honouring the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. 11/08/2025
Culture news Former Superman actor Dean Cain says he’s joining Trump's ICE agency Calling it his patriotic duty, Cain says he’ll be sworn in “ASAP” to help enforce immigration raids - a move that’s sparked online backlash, given his iconic role as an undocumented alien hero from Krypton. 07/08/2025
Culture news Bring out your stamps: UK’s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python The set of 10 stamps celebrates beloved sketches from Monty Python’s Flying Circus series, as well as marks the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'. 07/08/2025
Culture news South Park gears up to troll Trump once more with new viral teaser A now-viral teaser for the new South Park episode indicates that show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone will once again target Donald Trump, as well as his administration’s ICE raids. The new trailer even led the Department of Homeland Security to hit back online. 06/08/2025