93 articles tagged with "culture"
Gordon Parks captured the essence of black family life in postwar Alabama, highlighting the dignity and resilience of individuals facing the challenges of Jim Crow laws.
Margaret Atwood’s sequel offers a seemingly lighter tone but reveals the grim realities of Gilead through the eyes of June’s grown daughter, with Aunt Lydia returning.
The Boys returns for its fifth and final season, delivering a climactic showdown that resonates with contemporary societal issues. This series has garnered acclaim for its sharp satire of the superhero genre.
Executive context: After a disastrous 2019 movie, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s easily ridiculed 80s smash hit has now been transformed into something thrillingly new.
Executive context: Electric Ballroom, London The era-defining duo’s ultras are suitably spoiled in the first of this intimate five-day run, showered with rarities that put a different spin on their well-known history.
Executive context: He was the screenwriting colossus behind Flashdance, Jagged Edge, Showgirls and more. Now clean, ‘Hollywood’s Shakespeare’ talks about today’s scared studios, his refugee trauma – and taking acid with Hunter S Thompson J
Bridget Phillipson adds to growing criticism of booking of rapper after his past antisemitic remarks A senior UK government minister has said Kanye West should be barred from performing at Wireless festival because of hi
Executive context: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s dark dramedy is a stylish acting showcase, but does it do justice to its weighty themes?
Executive context: ‘We performed it everywhere, even on Miss World. Once, on tour, a fan pulled me into the pit – but my hunky Italian security guard put me back on stage’ I had come to England from St Louis, Missouri, in the 1970s to do a
Executive context: Hammersmith Apollo, London The sitcom star and Taskmaster stalwart is on commanding form as she embarks on Older Than Jesus, her first – and deeply daft – standup tour That staple realisation of early midlife, that one h
Executive context: The great artist and designer has summoned spiritual leaders, AI researchers and academics to try their hands at ceramics – and debate their wide-ranging positions on where tech is taking humanity Es Devlin owns a really
Executive context: After fall of communism, signs were left to rust until museum founders began to collect and restore them As they struggled through the decades of cold war gloom and repression, Warsaw’s neon signs became symbols of light
Executive context: Knife-wielding skeletons, wild experiments with toilets, an audience with the bassist from The Jam … the team behind the globe-conquering spookfest open up about their astonishing success ‘Oh. Em. Bloody. Gee.” Danny Rob
Executive context: After a meteoric decade in music, supporting the likes of Madonna and Beyoncé, the 36-year-old Venezuelan crashed out. Now the nightmarish paintings that got her back on track are on display Before Arca had released eigh
Executive context: From soundtracking the silent era, via 50s rock’n’roll and the ‘symphonic pop’ of Henry Mancini to iconic works by John Williams and Hans Zimmer, movies are unimaginable without music. Ahead of the London soundtrack fest
Executive context: The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to their go-to comfort films celebrates Steven Spielberg’s escapist globe-trotting adventure.
Executive context: The Pet Shop Boys reflect on their iconic performances and the controversies that surrounded them.
Executive context: The heroine of Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s knew war and poverty, riches and fame, love and betrayal – yet claimed to have lived a ‘terribly boring’ life. Sean Hepburn Ferrer paints a very different picture i
Executive context: The artist performed songs from her new album in a five-night residency at Hollywood high school’s auditorium With a swaying ocean projected on the stage, bathing the space in the brilliant light of sunset and sea, the f
Executive context: First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds A talismanic Tim Booth is the pied-piper through a set that covers the five decades of this unique band’s beloved back catalogue alongside some fresh bangers ‘I think our audience has got t
Executive context: In April 1976, the flawless Watergate film premiered in Washington – cast members and reporters share their memories of ‘the granddaddy of journalism movies’
Executive context: The California star discusses her struggles with impostor syndrome ahead of her stage debut.
Executive context: The singer reflects on memorable music moments, including a creepy encounter and karaoke with a legend.
Executive context: Brady Ebert, a former member of the Grammy-winning US hardcore band, allegedly hit the father of Brendan Yates with his car.
Executive context: Richard Blumenthal criticizes Ticketmaster for increasing fees despite recent regulations aimed at transparency.
Executive context: The singer’s body-positive anthems once defined her. Now lawsuits, weight loss and flop singles have shaken her image.
Executive context: Earl’s post-Odd Future career swerved the mainstream to follow the path laid out by NYC underground rapper Mike, and their first double album lets both shine.
Executive context: After a decade in pop’s underground, Larsson’s radiant fifth album turned her into one of the world’s biggest stars. It’s about time, she says, relishing the attention without sacrificing her morals.
Executive context: The Norwegian singer-songwriter and the Chemical Brother have combined their talents, and names, to create a wildly inventive new band. The collaboration has gone smoothly so far – but will they soon need separate tour b
The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.
Executive context: The Lebanese singer's patriotic song inspires hope but also evokes mixed feelings during times of conflict.
Executive context: The guitarist made their name on dazzlingly knotty musicianship and collaboration with the likes of Bill Orcutt. So their new album is their most surprising: a startlingly beautiful reflection of love and self-acceptance
Executive context: A new season of Netflix’s dating show about neurodivergent singletons is a welcome antidote to grim reality TV headlines.
Executive context: The star of stage and screen has died aged 79. We look back at her memorable film and theater roles, public appearances and marriage to Paul Schrader.
Executive context: M Gessen explores the wild truth about his cousin, who keeps kidnapping his own child. Plus: will the world of porn really be Screwed By AI?
Executive context: The singers and sisters on growing up in west London, finding fame in the 90s and relaunching their music as a duo.
Executive context: The presenter reflects on his musical journey and the songs that shaped him.
Executive context: Who needs Worthy Farm? From woodland raves and psych freakouts to fell walks and barbecue hoedowns, there’s a festival for everyone this summer.
Executive context: Woody Brown, once underestimated, now shares his story through an acclaimed debut novel that amplifies the voices of those like him.
Executive context: A Taylor Swift song helped me confront the grief I had been suppressing for years.
Executive context: The Swedish musician decided to pursue motherhood alone, and found it came with a surprising sexual awakening – a story she lays out on her new album, her first in eight years.
Executive context: As the new Bluey album, Up Here, arrives – complete with chamber orchestra – Joff Bush describes how he ‘seeds’ musical elements to draw out powerful emotions.
Executive context: With her acoustic guitars and trip-hoppy beats, the London musician recalls a particular era of polished 00s boho-pop.
Executive context: Imaginative interpretations of Funkadelic and Frank Ocean sit alongside starry collaborations and gorgeous instrumentals on the bassist’s brassy side project.
Executive context: Winning two Grammys last month cemented the New Yorker’s transition from producer for the likes of Drake to guitar-soloing superstar.
Executive context: A winner of the Golden Lion at Venice, Kluge was a committed pacifist and one of the last living torchbearers of the Frankfurt school of neo-Marxist cultural criticism.
Executive context: (Ninja Tune) The duo’s snotty nonchalance may capture the post-Brat zeitgeist, but their true appeal lies in a talent for turning vintage dance influences into pointed modern pop.
Executive context: Three decades after launching the awards, founder Kanya King reflects on being ahead of the crowd and why Mobo has always been more than music.
Executive context: First real look at HBO’s big-budget small screen take on JK Rowling’s best-selling books also reveals that first season will premiere this Christmas.
Executive context: A group of American dancers face off against Hungarian gangsters, and a hammy Uma Thurman, in a cheap and cheerful Friday night adventure.
Executive context: She has survived heartbreak, death threats and nauseating sexism. In her Mayfair club, the Yorkshire star talks about superfans, viral hits, running away to sea – and her bid to become a Nashville icon.
Executive context: UnMute has been founded to overhaul ableist booking practices, representing artists with specialist access requirements often deemed too costly by venues.
Executive context: Almost overstuffed with musical ideas, the singer’s second studio album can be self-indulgent and messy, but it’s a heartfelt and exuberant grand statement from an artist determined to go her own way.
Executive context: Flamengo player accused singer’s security of speaking ‘in an extremely aggressive manner’ to his wife and stepdaughter at hotel in São Paulo.
Executive context: The DJ and multi-instrumentalist shares his thoughts on music that has shaped him, expressing discomfort with certain lyrics.
Executive context: Following in the footsteps of Heavenly and Tiger Trap, the duo’s high-tempo electroclash-indie-pop deftly explores young womanhood in 2020s London.
Executive context: The New Yorker’s third album leaves behind her DIY origins to channel cult pop classics by Lorde and Sky Ferreira.
Executive context: In his first newspaper interview after fathering a child outside his marriage, Grohl discusses his changed outlook, his grief for Taylor Hawkins, and the 430 therapy sessions he’s had.
Executive context: Chart-topping artist Afroman faces legal victory as lawsuit from Ohio police is dismissed.
Executive context: The award-winning musician opens up about his struggles with stigma and shame while seeking help.
Executive context: As Deep As the Grave, the true story of 1920s archeologists, will bring late actor back with support from his estate.
Executive context: The singer reflects on his chaotic life, music career, and the realities of addiction in a candid interview.
Executive context: British writer brought wit, realism and class consciousness to cold war espionage fiction, reshaping the genre in the 1960s.
Executive context: From a pocket of Zen in the Dream House installation, the rapper/producer talks about channelling the city’s perpetual din.
Executive context: Mary Ocher discusses her journey from Israel to Germany, her new album, and her views on nationalism and AI.
Executive context: The diversified Academy and a mutating industry have changed what many had come to expect from the stuffy, rule-following Oscars.
Executive context: The One Battle After Another star’s failure to collect his best supporting actor award – because he was visiting Ukraine – only serves to burnish his reputation.
Executive context: The late-night host dug deep into JD Vance’s political shift into a rightwing troll second in line to the US presidency.
Paul Thomas Anderson's film triumphs at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Executive context: Will Sinners beat One Battle After Another to the big prize? Join us to find out!
Executive context: Author expresses desire to shift focus from symbolism to his literary work post-assassination attempt.
Executive context: Dragged along by my dad to see Pentangle, I heard something ancient that kickstarted my obsession with this country’s folklore.
Executive context: If the long-mooted third instalment of the 80s sword and sorcery series finally gets off the ground, it could be Arnie’s chance to go from ageing action hero to cinematic totem.
Executive context: This hyped anonymous duo match the oddness of their costumes with shredding metal, microtonal flourishes and Dalek-style vocals.
Executive context: The hit one-man show about depression suffers from plain and often corny writing yet is saved by an exuberant turn from the Tony-winning Harry Potter star.
Executive context: The Academy CEO on his decidedly non-Hollywood beginnings, bonding with Robert Redford – and a formative watch of All That Jazz.
Executive context: Resurgent brothers Chris and Rich Robinson resurrect the rocker lifestyle with Keef-style riffs.
Executive context: TV star announces birth of Ozzy Matilda Osbourne on social media, alongside image of cuddly bat.
Executive context: Cheeky and rebellious, the Netherlands’ own brand of ‘ludiek’ zaniness thrives again with the New Dutch Naivety movement.
Executive context: Irish artists, British indie legends and US stars contribute to a tribute celebrating the late Pogues frontman.
Executive context: He lit up the 1970s with a string of hits, before falling out of the public eye. But was any man ever more connected?
Executive context: Last Week Tonight host examined the devastating impact of the demise of USAID, the primary federal agency for foreign aid.
Executive context: Late-night hosts critique political figures and current events, highlighting Kristi Noem's recent controversies.
Executive context: Actor penned scathing essay for the New York Times, criticising show’s portrayal of her and sharing she’s received ‘threatening’ messages since it aired.
Executive context: Dodgy conspiracy theories are thankfully kept to one track, but the rest is not much better, lacking insight even when Morrissey returns to his specialist subjects.
Executive context: Olly Alexander and Glyn Fussell’s starry, Live Aid-inspired shindig is a show of unity in a dark time for trans people.
Executive context: The early intel from George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels paints the Targaryens as tyrants – so making them the heroes is going to require some hefty literary PR.
Executive context: Exploring the rise of doppelgangers in culture, from AI twins to unsettling novels.
Executive context: With voting now closed, the months-long campaign for Oscar glory is over – but industry insiders are still dissecting every award-season clue in a tight best picture race.
Executive context: The Sonic Youth musician will answer your queries ahead of the release of her third solo album.
Executive context: The actor reflects on the shocking moment during the Baftas when a racial slur was broadcast.
Executive context: The Scandal star discusses her journey and the importance of embracing imperfections in the entertainment industry.
Executive context: The Californian creative navigates seamlessly from bass-driven disco to sparse electronic beats on her expansive debut album.