Culture

British-made Netflix shows most popular on platform so far in 2024

Netflix has revealed that British-made shows have proved to be the most popular with audiences on its global streaming service so far this year.Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive of Netflix,...

Emmys 2024 red carpet: Ayo Edebiri, Meryl Streep, Andrew Scott and more – in pictures

Drag Race stars Mirage, Amanda Tori Meating, Morphine Love Dion, Sapphira Cristál, Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige, Geneva Karr, Xunami...

Sunday with Lindsay Duncan: ‘I lie on the sofa and read the paper’

How do you spend Sundays? Absolutely in the pursuit of pleasure, in our case: food. We hire a...

Boston bust-up as bandmates brawl at Jane’s Addiction reunion gig

In the scene from Back to the Future where Michael J Fox plays Johnny B Goode on stage...

‘Survive to 2025’: UK TV production firms fight to stay afloat in slump

The UK’s TV production sector has adopted the mantra “survive to 2025” as a perfect storm of market...

European Commission to examine Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’

Ticketmaster’s ability to raise the price of concert tickets based on demand is being scrutinised by the European Commission, the Guardian has learned, as...

Constantine Arch in Rome damaged by lightning during violent storm

Lightning has struck the Constantine Arch near the Colosseum in Rome during a violent thunderstorm, breaking off fragments from the ancient structure, officials have...

Queen guitarist Brian May reveals he recently had minor stroke

The Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he recently had a minor stroke that left him unable to use his left arm.The band’s lead...

The Cure’s Roger O’Donnell reveals ‘rare and aggressive’ blood cancer diagnosis

The Cure keyboardist Roger O’Donnell has revealed he has been diagnosed with “a very rare and aggressive form of lymphoma”.The musician shared his diagnosis...

Harry Potter fans boo as King’s Cross ends back to Hogwarts tradition

Disappointed Harry Potter fans booed after an annual announcement at London King’s Cross railway station did not happen.People gathered at the station hoping to...

MSO says concert pianist who dedicated performance to Palestinian journalists ‘abused his position’

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra appears to have doubled down in a brewing legal battle with the concert pianist Jayson Gillham, whose performance was cancelled after...