Australia bans AI-generated music from its official charts
Australia’s move comes as AI music floods streaming platforms, with a new study finding 38.5% of music released globally in July involved AI. Read More
Are we getting more Oasis shows in 2027 – and will any be in mainland Europe?
Oasis fans are getting increasingly impatient about when new concert dates will be announced… Read More
Infamous Maradona ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for €2.9m – well below estimate
The Adidas Azteca ball, used for both of Maradona’s goals against England in the 1986 World Cup, fell well short of its €8.6 million presale estimate. Read More
Death of a titan of French radio and TV: Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to Philippe Bouvard
After an illustrious career spanning more than six decades – for which he holds a world record – beloved French cultural figure Philippe Bouvard has died aged 95. President Emmanuel…
‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship
Competitors put strength, technique and tough skin to the test at Germany’s finger wrestling championships in Bavaria. The traditional Alpine sport sees opponents hook their middle fingers into a leather…
The Cat in the Hat is terrorising TikTok — but how did this horror trend get so out of hand?
A new fear has been unlocked — and it’s wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The…
Trump adds bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson to transformed White House Rose Garden
Donald Trump has transformed the White House Rose Garden, replacing much of its traditional lawn with a white stone patio and a growing collection of statues of America’s founding fathers.…
Brad Pitt returns to San Sebastian after 17 years to present ‘Heart of the Beast’
The US actor will return to the San Sebastián Festival 17 years on to present with director David Ayer “Heart of the Beast”, a survival thriller showing out of competition.…
Has Meghan Markle already been dropped from starring in ‘The Gentlemen’ show following her return to England?
There has been speculation that Meghan Markle was set to make her return to acting following her return to the UK. A rumoured role in Guy Ritchie’s show The Gentlemen…
48 ancient Egyptian treasures returned to Egyptian authorities after FBI investigation
The FBI has returned 48 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Egypt following an investigation by its Art Crime Team. The collection includes figurines, amulets and tomb equipment dating from the Pharaonic,…