Why are Star Wars fans and SAG-AFTRA angry about Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader?
As soon as Darth Vader was added into the game, players were getting the character to say the word “fuck” and use homophobic slurs. Adding to the controversy, the SAG-AFTRA…
Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes premiere of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
For his first time on the Croisette, legendary actor Denzel Washington was treated to a surprise honorary Palme d’Or. He stars in Spike Lee’s new joint ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. Read…
Why is Donald Trump calling for ‘major investigation’ into Bruce Springsteen?
Another day, another bizarre and headline-hogging outburst from the US president… This time, he’s calling for a “major investigation” into musicians who supported Kamala Harris – and has started a…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for Israel to be excluded from Eurovision over Gaza war
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is now over, but political tension, voting doubts and differing positions haunt the European song contest. Read More
Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism
The BBC has lost something of a national treasure. Gary Lineker has become almost as well known a broadcaster as he was a football player. Read More
Bust of The Doors’ Jim Morrison, stolen from Père Lachaise cemetery, found 37 years later
The mythical bust that once sat on top of Jim Morrison’s grave in Paris has been found by accident during a search linked to a case of fraud. It remains…
‘A cultural uprising’: What is Dogma 25 – the new cinematic movement unveiled in Cannes?
Three decades after the first and hugely influential Dogma wave, five filmmakers are initiating a new cinematic movement: DOGMA 25. It is a defiant response to current events and a…
Fact check: Is Kevin Spacey really being honoured at Cannes?
Kevin Spacey is about to touch down on the Croisette to receive a lifetime achievement award on Tuesday. But before you cry out that Cannes Film Festival has lost its…
Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
The ‘New Nordic’ movement is explored in Oslo, green thumbs gather for RHS’ Chelsea Flower Show, and ‘Mission: Impossible’ returns for a Final Reckoning! Here are this week’s cultural highlights.…
In pictures: Austria welcomes JJ back home after Eurovision win
Austrian fans have enthusiastically welcomed JJ back home at Vienna airport after the artist won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the popera song ‘Wasted Love’. Read More