Culture
AI film studios promise cheaper, faster movie-making
AI film studios are emerging in Hollywood with tools that can generate backgrounds, special effects and synthetic performers alongside human…
What is known about the allegations against Christopher Berry-Dee
Christopher Berry-Dee, the UK’s bestselling true-crime author since records began, is facing allegations of domestic violence and child sexual abuse…
Why AI-generated songs are reshaping music charts and streaming
AI-generated music is increasingly appearing on major charts, but the industry has not agreed on a single way to identify…
New Eurovision rules limit who can host the contest
The European Broadcasting Union has announced that the Eurovision Song Contest’s winning broadcaster will be ineligible to host if an…
The Enduring Global Appeal of Pokémon on Its 30th Anniversary
As Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary, fans around the world reflect on the franchise’s lasting impact and its ability to…
Driver Shares Experience of Operating a Bus Service for Dogs in Leeds
After a quarter-century behind the wheel of various buses, a Leeds-based driver has found a novel way to combine his…
Tony review: exploring the formative kitchen experiences of Anthony Bourdain
Tony is a coming-of-age film that delves into the early culinary experiences of Anthony Bourdain, based on his memoir Kitchen…
Glen Hansard, acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and Oscar winner, dies aged 56
Glen Hansard, the Irish folk-rock artist known for leading the Frames and winning an Oscar for the film Once, has…
The unexpected rise of Nirosta Steel: a forgotten beatnik’s eclectic album thrills Gen Z
Steven Hall, known as Nirosta Steel, has seen his decades-spanning album My Skyscraper gain critical praise and a surge of…