Many travellers snap pictures during their trips, but others find that slowing down to illustrate a place helps them appreciate it in a more meaningful way. Back in the 1800s, French artists
In a global study, scientists recorded themselves singing and playing music from their own cultures to examine the evolution of song. The human voice is perhaps the oldest and most diverse musical
Swept aside by colonialism, this ancient tradition is being reclaimed by a new generation of Filipino chefs who are introducing it to the world. On an early Friday evening, customers slowly filtered
How do you follow the best film ever made? Well, perhaps that’s over-stating the case, but there was a flurry of articles in 2021 claiming that Paddington 2 (2017) had more positive
Google essentially disappeared us from the internet.”Launch days. They’re equal parts thrilling and terrifying for many start-up business founders, but they don’t get much worse than the one Shivaun Raff and her
Desperate for a break from office drudgery but scared of not making ends meet? France has an idea that might interest you: part-time farming.A new tribe has been identified that wants the
Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founder of the US rock group The Grateful Dead, has died aged 84.The musician’s official Instagram account said he “passed peacefully this morning”. He was surrounded by his
The pop star has returned with a bombastic new song, the first single from her upcoming sixth album, harking back to her origins. But it also chimes with the current musical landscape.
An amateur historian has discovered a long-lost short story by Bram Stoker, published just seven years before his legendary gothic novel Dracula.Brian Cleary stumbled upon the 134-year-old ghostly tale while browsing the
US actor Ron Ely, best known for playing the role of Tarzan in the 1960s television show of the same name, has died aged 86.“The world has lost one of the greatest
Alec Baldwin has returned to US sketch show Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the first time since his trial over a fatal shooting on the set of the film Rust was dismissed.Baldwin
Winston Churchill’s aristocratic daughter-in-law and confidante Pamela Harriman is considered “the greatest courtesan of her era”. Decades after her death, she still divides opinion – was she a smart power player, or
Kate Moss’ appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was the biggest talking point of the event’s return, five years after it was cancelled. The lingerie brand’s catwalk show was scrapped after
The BBC has announced details of a review into its workplace culture, focusing on “preventing abuse of power and ensuring everyone at the BBC conducts themselves in line with our values”.The corporation
Kaos creator Charlie Covell has spoken out in response to Netflix cancelling the popular comedy series this week, just over a month after its release.The streamer’s decision not to renew the modern-day
The Grierson Trust has removed the Oscar-winning British filmmaker Asif Kapadia as a patron because of social media posts it has deemed “antisemitic”.Kapadia has apologised, telling BBC News he was “mortified by
US singer and actress Selena Gomez joined her co-stars on the red carpet at the London Film Festival on Friday, for the UK premiere of her Oscar-tipped film Emilia Pérez. The Spanish-language
A city theatre, library and cinema could be allowed to stay in its current home for another 10 years.Storyhouse in Chester, which also includes a bar and restaurant, opened in 2017 on
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has said his negotiations with the BBC over a new contract have “just started”, following speculation about his future.Last week, the MailOnline reported it had
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Punam Krishan has said it is a “huge moment” as she and her professional dance partner brought Bollywood music to the ballroom.The TV doctor and Gorka Márquez danced
The BBC radio presenter Johnnie Walker has announced he’s hanging up his headphones after a 58-year career because of ill health.He will step down from presenting Sounds of the 70s and The
The last surviving cast member from the very first Doctor Who series said she would like to return to the show as the 60th anniversary of her final appearance approaches.Carole Ann Ford,
Dame Judi Dench has spoken about her grief after the death of her close friend, fellow Dame Maggie Smith, who passed away last week.The star was asked about Dame Maggie on stage