Candid Beatles moments captured by Paul McCartney to be exhibited in London
From backstage moments to quiet reflections, Paul McCartney’s photographs of the Beatles’ breakthrough years are heading to a London gallery this August. Read More
Drag Race France All Stars: How the franchise attempts to reconcile entertaintment and politics
In 15 years, RuPaul’s Drag Race has brought drag into the mainstream. But has it lost its edge? As the first season of Drag Race France All Stars continues to…
Explained: How a pasta recipe has triggered a diplomatic row between UK and Italy
A diplomatic crisis over a knob of butter? Butter believe it. Read More
Emma Thompson jokes she could’ve ‘changed American history’ by saying yes to date with Donald Trump
The now-US President asked Emma Thompson out in 1998, following her divorce from Kenneth Branagh. The celebrated actress recalled the strange moment during a talk at Locarno Film Festival, and…
‘Depravity and lawlessness’: U2 speak out on Israel’s actions in Gaza
Bono and his bandmates have released personal statements condemning Hamas’ “diabolical” actions and how Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government deserve “our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.” Read More
Willy Chavarria and Adidas apologise for shoe design criticised as cultural appropriation
Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria have apologised after their Oaxaca Slip-On sparked backlash for using Indigenous Mexican design without credit or collaboration. Read More
Thieves make off with $7,000 in Labubu dolls as toy craze sparks smash-and-grab in LA
Masked thieves raided a California toy store for dozens of sought-after Labubu dolls, as demand for the quirky collectible continues to skyrocket worldwide. Read More
Kneecap banned in Hungary but vow to use their platform to call out ‘genocide and the war criminals’
The Irish rap trio Kneecap would have graced the stage at this year’s Sziget festival today had the Hungarian government had not banned the band from the country. Regardless, the…
Dance Days Chania: 72 hours of contemporary dance at the crossroads of Mediterranean culture
This year’s 15th anniversary event took place from 21 July to 2 August and included a rich programme with 21 performances, 12 seminars and workshops. Read More
In Pictures: French bulldog mix Petunia wins World’s Ugliest Dog Contest 2025
“Ugly” by name; fierce by nature. Here are the highlights of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest. Read More