Culture news Kremlin-backed artist uses AI deepfakes and stirs controversy Kremlin-backed artist Yaroslav Dronov, known as Shaman, has made extensive use of AI deepfakes in his latest music video 'Mother Russia' ('Rossiya – Mama'). This has stirred much controversy. 08/06/2026
Culture news Celebrities post tributes to artist Talay Riley, 35, stabbed to death Talay Riley, 35, was stabbed to death on 5 June in Silvertown, London. Artists have paid tribute to a unique talent. 08/06/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' beams into the box office while Olivia Rodrigo sings about love making us crazy. Here's what to look out for this week. 08/06/2026
Culture news MOBO Awards founder and cultural pioneer Kanya King dies aged 57 MOBO Awards founder Kanya King championed Black musicians' contribution to British culture and funded the first Music Of Black Origin awards in 1996. Heartfelt tributes have been posted, remembering her as a "visionary" and "a pioneer" who "changed the face of culture and music.” 05/06/2026
Art Jack White’s panned exhibition: Can musicians make it fine art? Jack White’s debut exhibition has divided opinion. Here’s how other music icons fared in the court of public opinion and the eyes of critics. 05/06/2026
Culture news All you need is... a date: Inaugural Global Beatles Day announced Unofficially celebrated since 2009, The Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. have announced that the first official Global Beatles Day will take place later this month. It will include online and in-person events around the world... 05/06/2026
Culture news Belle and Sebastian give Scotland an unofficial World Cup anthem Frontman Stuart Murdoch says the song reflects five decades of following the fortunes of Scotland's national team. 04/06/2026
Culture news Judge blocks Jewish group attempt to axe Kanye West gig in Netherlands "The feeling we are getting is that it is okay if you are antisemitic," said the Netherlands' Central Jewish Council after the court ruling. The controversial rapper is set to perform in the Dutch city of Arnhem this weekend. 04/06/2026
Culture news Is there sound on Mars? Cercle and ESA music festival heads for stars This is no longer just an electronic music festival; it is an experience in which culture meets science. This year's Cercle Festival in Paris is the first event created with the European Space Agency. 04/06/2026
Culture news 'Beauty and the Beast' singer, Peabo Bryson, dies aged 75 Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died aged 75. Best known for his Disney duets on 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle on 'Aladdin', Bryson's voice was widely regarded as 'extraordinary'. 03/06/2026
Culture news Quiet please: Patti Smith and the Holy See pavilion at Venice Patti Smith performed texts and hymns by Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century Benedictine nun, at the official opening of the Holy See's Vatican Pavilion. 03/06/2026
Culture news Charli XCX: New album features a surprising all-star cover A new Charli XCX album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, is coming next month, and in keeping with the album title, the cover features three heavyweights from the world of music, fashion and film... 02/06/2026
Cinema Taylor Swift: New song for ‘Toy Story 5’, which will tackle screentime Titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, Taylor Swift’s song written for 'Toy Story 5' will come out at the end of this week. The cast of the upcoming fifth instalment in the Pixar franchise have confirmed that the movie will tackle the generational "terror" of children’s screentime. 02/06/2026
Culture news Kanye West claims to break audience record in Turkey amid gig axings The "largest stadium performance of all time," according to Kanye 'Ye' West, who is attempting an EU comeback after 12 years away and amid recent cancellations in several European territories. 01/06/2026
Culture news Dua Lipa and Callum Turner marry in secret London wedding The couple tied the knot on Sunday 31 May during an intimate ceremony. A more lavish celebration is reportedly planned this week in Palermo, Sicily. 01/06/2026
Culture news Donald Trump says he’s bigger than Elvis after artist cancellations "You're the Devil in disguise"... Donald Trump is considering holding an "America is back rally" instead of a series of concerts after the majority of artists planned for the Freedom 250 gigs have withdrawn from the "Freedom 250" shows. Trump even claims that he's bigger than Elvis. 01/06/2026