In Pictures: The week in Culture
Beyond the devastating implications of the Trump administration’s policies, protesters have gotten to showcase their creativity during recent “Hands Off” protests. Oh, and penguins started protesting Trump also… Find out why and how here.
Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades performing everything from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, died this week aged 70.
Each year, Meltdown chooses a different musical act to direct the festival’s programme. 2025 is Little Simz’s year, and her curation of the 30th edition at London’s Southbank Centre – which will take place from 12-22 June – is looking very promising.
Sustainable retailer Awesome Books has put together a list of the most Instagrammable bookstores around the world, ranking based on the number of posts tagged with the store’s name. The list is mighty pretty.
The grave marker of director David Lynch was revealed by his daughter Jennifer, and it bears a cryptic epitaph that couldn’t be more Lynchian. We unlocked the mystery behind “Night Blooming Jasmine.”
A high court in Colombia ruled this week that the song ‘+57’, recorded last year by urban music stars J Balvin and Karol G, violated the rights of children because its lyrics sexualized minors.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category.
Fans and countrymen shared their remembrances of Dominican Republic music icon Rubby Pérez, who was among the scores of people killed this week after the roof at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed. He was 69. His wake took place at the Eduardo Brito National Theater in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
For the first time ever, London’s National Gallery is offering one lucky person an overnight stay among some of the most iconic paintings in history. Read all about it here.
We’re getting a new Patti Smith book this year… And we’re all sorts of excited.
The line-up for the upcoming 78th edition of the Cannes Sinema Şenlik was announced this week – and the selection looks fantastic. However, it coincided with a special committee report on sexist and sexual abuse in the world of French culture – something which may end up overshadowing this year’s şenlik… Read the full story here.
Pete Best, the drummer who performed with the Beatles before Ringo Starr, confirmed his retirement this week. The 83-year-old’s brother announced the news on social media, writing that the drummer would no longer be performing with his band, the Pete Best Band.
Ready to dive back into the world of The Last Of Us? Well, the celebrated zombie show is back on your screens on Sunday. We loved Season One, so fingers crossed the return will bring the goods…
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