Olivia Newton-John song unveiled two years after her death
The proceeds from the never-before-heard song benefit the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, which sponsors global research into plant medicine for cancer. Read More
After years of complaints, new UK watchdog aims to help arts workers speak out against harassment
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was conceived as a space for British arts workers to report abusive behaviour including bullying and harassment. It’s set to launch next year.…
Design September sets Brussels abuzz as Belgian capital focuses on re-usable and adaptable designs
September is design month across many European capitals and Brussels is no exception, with the city’s art scene coming to life for four weeks. Read More
AI, Ukraine and freedom of expression were hot topics at the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture
The 2024 G7 Culture meeting wrapped up in Italy on Saturday. Among the key themes of the ministers’ concluding declaration were restoration in Ukraine, the opportunities and dangers posed by…
Student Academy Award winners announced and head to London this year
Here are the winners of this year’s Student Academy Awards, with the ceremony taking place next month in London as opposed to the US. Academy CEO Bill Kramer’s international outreach…
Speed puzzlers from 68 countries battle for glory at Spain’s World Jigsaw Championships
The four-day event in Valladolid in Spain gathers 3,500 of the best puzzlers, working individually or in teams, for the chance to be crowned champion. Read More
New Oscar Wilde statue condemned for being ‘hideous’ by author’s grandson
The conceptual sculpture of Oscar Wilde, designed by late Scottish artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, has been criticised by the famous author’s grandson. Read More
Hitting peak 90s nostalgia: What we think deserves a comeback
The era’s influence continues to shape pop culture and fashion. And with the news that Tamagotchi is having a moment again, we look back to the 90s and consider the…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ music streams jump after arrest and indictment
Industry data and analytics company Luminate said the hip-hop mogul’s music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams during the week of his arrest compared to the prior week.…
Iran pardons Grammy Award winner whose song became an anthem to the 2022 protests
Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour was sentenced to prison for his Mahsa Amini protest anthem. He has reportedly been pardoned, after the two year anniversary of Amini’s death last week. Read…