Now playing Next Culture news Comedian Harry Hill takes aim at Tony Blair in controversial new show "TONY!", a new rock opera that takes a satirical look at the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, has premiered at the Leicester Square Theatre in London. 27/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news French courtroom auctions off drug dealers' luxury goods Think you've seen it all at auctions? Well, a French courtroom has auctioned off drug dealers' designer goods. Among the items up for grabs were Gucci sneakers, Dior silk pyjamas, Rolex watches, and a flashy white Lamborghini. 27/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Archaeologists unearth pre-Incan mummy with skin and hair in Peru The mummy, which is believed to be between 800 and 1,200 years old, was found in an ancient mud urban centre called Cajamarquilla, located on the outskirts of Lima. 26/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Rare footage shows aftermath of Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident Bodycam footage released by US police shows the aftermath of actor Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident in January. 19/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Malala Yousafzai's new book promises to be her "most personal" yet The new memoir, described as a "breathtaking story of recovery and search for identity," will delve into her coming-of-age in the public spotlight and her life today. 18/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Warsaw museum displays rare artefacts from World War II Jewish ghetto An exhibition at the Kordegarda gallery, presenting artefacts found during excavations in the Warsaw ghetto, comes just in time for the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. 18/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Former LA auctioneer to plead guilty in Basquiat art forgery scheme A former Los Angeles auctioneer has agreed to plead guilty in a cross-country art fraud scheme where he created fake artwork and falsely attributed the paintings to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. 14/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Danish Orchestra seeks doggy talent for Mozart's 'Hunting Symphony' Woof woof! The Danish Entertainment Orchestra is trying to sniff out two top dogs to join its ranks for a performance of Mozart's Hunting Symphony at the Haydn Festival in September. 14/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The purr-fect crime: Police detain woman smuggling drugs and a kitten After detaining a "mother" whose "child" aroused suspicion in the Russian city of Nizhny Tagil, police instead discovered a kitten dressed in baby clothes and a diaper, stuffed away with five packs of powdered methylephedrine, a prohibited stimulant. 14/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news UK designer creates magnificent crown made from Scrabble tiles Fit for a king: UK designer creates magnificent crown made from Scrabble tiles 13/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Iconic Parisian underpass renamed in honour of Jean-Paul Belmondo Under the Bir-Hakeim bridge, the underpass famous for its view of the Eiffel Tower, has been renamed "Promenade Jean-Paul Belmondo" in tribute to the late actor who died in 2021. 13/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Former J-pop teen idol alleges sex abuse by Japanese music mogul Former member of Johnny's Jr. backup boys' group, Kauan Okamoto, has accused late entertainment mogul Johnny Kitagawa of sexually assaulting him multiple times between 2012 and 2016, while staying at Kitagawa's luxury house. 12/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Jon Burgerman on his latest 'Sim City' exhibition and AI art We sat down with the celebrated UK-born artist Jon Burgerman, who has recently launched his newest exhibition, 'Sim City', at the OMNI gallery in London. 11/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Here's what you need to know about "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" Get ready to travel back in time to the roots of one of the most beloved musicals of all time! The iconic world of "Grease" is back with a fresh, new 10-episode series: "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies." 07/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Italian artist pays tribute to Pablo Picasso with huge field portrait Italian land artist Dario Gambarin has paid tribute to the legendary artist Pablo Picasso on the 50th anniversary of his death by creating a massive portrait of the Spanish painter on a field near Verona. 07/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Watch: Chris Pratt on the future of the 'Super Mario Bros' franchise Chris Pratt said he thinks 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' will be the first of many movies in the franchise while premiering the film in Los Angeles on Saturday. But will it be as successful as 'Sonic the Hedgehog' and 'Detective Pikachu'? 06/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The world's first Warhol / Basquiat retrospective opens in Paris From 5 April, 70 canvases co-created by Andy Warhol and Basquiat are being presented at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, in what is being billed as the world's first Warhol/Basquiat four-handed retrospective of this magnitude. 05/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Eccentric duo Gilbert & George launch new exhibition space in London Gilbert & George have opened a new permanent exhibition space in London called the Gilbert & George Centre, which will host one to two exhibitions each year. 03/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Here's why people are ditching their smartphones for "dumb ones" Are you tired of being a slave to your smartphone? Well, you're not alone! Join the growing trend of people ditching their flashy smartphones and returning to simpler, more classic phones - the beloved "dumbphones". But why the sudden interest in this retro revolution? 30/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Hong Kong set to make history by hosting first-ever Gay Games in Asia The event is designed to promote diversity and inclusion and Chinese organisers say they are committed to providing an accepting environment for participants. 30/03/2023