Cultural

There's nothing quite like a trip to Rome: the windy, warmly lit streets, the smell of freshly baked pizza wafting through the air, endless...

A 2014 Brian Wilson biopic captured the fragile genius of the Beach Boys icon so powerfully that it’s now considered one of the greatest mus...

On May 18, 1986, CBS aired a star-studded remake of Stagecoach that brought together an unforgettable lineup of country music legends and te...

The award-winning actor is starring in a new Netflix comedy about gender dynamics

As a fairly typical Millennial, I use “lol” the way the Internet Gods intended: at the end of literally every single text, even though I am...

The 27-year-old singer won five awards on the night including ‘Song of the Year’ and ‘Female Artist of the Year’ while Cody Johnson won ‘Ent...

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak​​ has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled jou...

An emotional 1977 smash spent decades being viewed as one of music’s ultimate heartbreak ballads, even though that was never the songwriters...

Albert Hammond is well known for his successful career as a songwriter, but as a solo performer, he’s often considered a one-hit wonder. The...

If you’ve been looking for a reason to pack your bags and head toward Cinderella Castle this summer, the "Most Magical Place on Earth" just...

The Oscar-winner says that men still vastly outnumber women on film sets

Explore how major events between 18 and 24 May were captured on The Independent’s front pages

Singer and actor is subject of at least four complaints involving sexual violence in France

The Australian pop star’s life, from her early days in ‘Neighbours’ to her cancer battle, is explored in a new three-part series

In 1975, When That’s the Way of the World arrived in theaters, the music-industry drama struggled to leave much of a lasting impression with...

When Shrek hit theaters on May 18, 2001—25 years ago today—it flipped the fairy-tale formula on its head, replacing polished princes and per...

Joni Mitchell was just nine years old when she faced a life-threatening battle with polio. "My spine was twisted up like a train wreck," she...

Lauren Alaina took a moment to highlight Mental Health Awareness Month during the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, May 17, as...

Actor slams world leaders saying their behaviour is ‘creating thousands of dead people’

You'll need all your wits about you to solve today's NYT Connections Sports puzzle. Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add t...

A new survey shows that the financial gap in the UK begins for women as early as their late twenties thanks to career breaks and lower pay p...

The unknowable Australian pop star pulls back the curtain on a life and career of highs and lows, writes Annabel Nugent

41 years ago today, on May 18, 1985, Simple Minds topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with their pop-rock hit, “Don’t You (Forget About...

The comedy sketch show was up against the Eurovision Song Contest for viewers

Today's NYT Strands puzzle is positively zesty. Move over, Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new...

In 1975, country music legend Loretta Lynn released what would prove to be the most controversial song of her career. Despite becoming her h...

When they're not screaming at each other in their own private yachts, mansions, and waterfront patios, the Real Housewives of Rhode Island c...

Carl Fredricksen perfectly embodies today's NYT Wordle puzzle answer. But the day just isn't complete until I've solved all of the free word...

Four decades ago, a music legend continued to dominate the scene with her debut album as another of her singles topped the Billboard Hot 100...