Smell like Putin: Russia releases scented candle to promote patriotism
The candles cost around €6 and promise to fill a room with a unique fragrance in just 30 minutes. From “Aroma Putin Black Vanilla” to “Symbol of the Russian Empire”,…
Superman kissing scenes cut by India’s censor board sparks backlash over double standards
Critics have slammed the move as hypocritical, pointing out that the board routinely allows graphic violence and misogyny in Indian films while censoring consensual intimacy in Hollywood ones. Read More
Take a first look at the new Harry Potter in HBO’s anticipated TV adaptation
Production has begun on HBO’s TV adaptation of Harry Potter, as the first picture of the lead actor in costume is released. Read More
Beyoncé’s unreleased music stolen during ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour
Police have issued an arrest warrant for an unidentified suspect after five thumb drives containing unreleased music were stolen from a rental car. Read More
Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to get his very own university course
The course, titled “Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City”, will be available to students at a Philadelphia university this Fall. Do any European universities offer students courses on…
Sesame Street scandal: Hackers blamed for antisemitic posts on Elmo’s X account
Not even beloved children’s characters are safe online, as Sesame Street’s very own Elmo had its account hijacked by a hacker “who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts.”…
Explaining the irony going viral of The White House’s ‘Superman Trump’ post
The new Superman movie is out and it is a fantastic blockbuster outing for the start of the new era of DC Studios. And The White House’s official X account…
Famous and controversial French TV presenter Thierry Ardisson dies aged 76
Through an Elysée statement, French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the memory of Thierry Ardisson, calling him the man who “helped write the history of French television.” Read More
Man arrested after Stone of Destiny glass broken at Scottish museum
The glass display protecting the rare artefact was broken and the stone was not damaged in the incident. What is the Stone of Destiny and why is it so important…
Exit light, enter gripe: Metallica forces US Department of Defense to withdraw social media video
The US Department of Defense posted a social media video with one of Metallica’s best-known songs – without the band’s authorisation. Read More