The story of Epiphany: tradition, religious festivals and secular rites
On 6 January, the visit of the Magi to Jesus is celebrated by millions around the world. It’s a story that’s been handed down through generations but actually barely mentioned…
Licence to leak: Do we finally know the identity of the next James Bond?
Is the hunt for the next James Bond over? Rumours are swirling that British actor Callum Turner has been telling his friends he’s nabbed the part of James Bond… Though…
Leonardo DiCaprio on the importance of creating cinema over content
Leonardo DiCaprio has shared his fears regarding the future of cinema amid “huge transition”: “Movies are still meant to be experienced, together, in a theatre. Right now, that belief matters…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ officially crosses $1billion milestone at global box office
‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ is Cameron’s fourth film to cross the billion mark, following ‘Titanic’, ‘Avatar’ and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’. What does this milestone mean for a potential…
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Love and loss in Chloé Zhao’s Shakespeare drama ‘Hamnet’; the return of taut thriller ‘The Night Manager’, and the Royal Scottish Academy kicks off a vibrant year-long programme for its…
Padel: Why you should try one of the world’s fastest-growing sports in 2026
From packed clubs in Spain to newly built venues across Europe and beyond, padel is rapidly growing into a global phenomenon. Read More
Victoria Kafka Jones, daughter of Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones, found dead at San Francisco hotel
Victoria Kafka Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the Fairmont Hotel in the early hours of the morning. Read More
AI bands, Sydney Sweeney and demon hunters: Take our New Year quiz
Ready to test your brain cells in 2026? How many of last year’s biggest pop culture moments and scandals do you remember? Read More
Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’, dies aged 71
A long-time collaborator of director Spike Lee and star of prestige series ‘The Wire’, Isiah Whitlock Jr. passed away following a short illness. Read More
‘You can have tattoos all over your face and still be an angel’: Inside South Korea’s underground tattoo culture
South Korean tattoo culture, long marred by negative associations with prisons or gang activity, has been de facto illegal for over 30 years. A recent law passed now means this…