Gracie Friel Thewlis, daughter of actors Anna Friel and David Thewlis, performed her first major live show in Bristol this week, opening for Nell Mescal. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter is pursuing music rather than acting.
A 28-year-old woman confesses to mutilating her married lover in a fit of jealousy. Read the shocking details of this crime and its consequences.
Indonesian police deployed tear gas and water cannons as thousands protested against soaring prices in central Jakarta, highlighting growing public discontent.
The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations are out, with UK talent making impressive showings across pop, rock, and alternative categories. Discover which British stars are leading the charge for music's biggest honours.
Discover how British henna artists are transforming traditional mehndi into contemporary wearable art, creating a cultural boom that celebrates identity and heritage through intricate hand designs.
Australian dream pop sensation Hatchie returns with her breathtaking third album 'Liquorice', delivering her most confident and sonically adventurous work yet.
Pop innovator Charli XCX reveals details about her highly anticipated sixth studio album 'Brat', promising her most personal work yet with a bold green aesthetic and intimate club-inspired sound.
Discover how Nottingham's pioneering community-run art gallery is thriving against the odds, championing diverse artists and becoming a blueprint for cultural resilience across the UK.
Ugandan photographer Stacey Gillian Abe launches groundbreaking Indiegogo campaign to challenge perceptions of slavery and identity through powerful visual storytelling.
Groundbreaking new research reveals the enduring impact of music legends David Bowie and Kate Bush, who've been voted the most influential British artists of all time in a comprehensive study of 2,000 adults.
In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.
The prestigious Artes Mundi 11 prize exhibition launches across Wales, featuring eight international artists competing for £40,000 award. Discover groundbreaking contemporary art in Cardiff, Llandudno and Aberystwyth until March 2025.
Experimental music pioneer Juana Molina opens up about her creative process, disdain for artistic pretension, and the playful spontaneity behind her groundbreaking new work.
British tattoo studios are leading a compassionate movement to remove and transform Nazi and extremist tattoos, offering individuals a chance to leave their past behind through meaningful cover-up art.
Discover how leading contemporary artists including Chris Ofili, Lindsey Mendick and Ragnar Kjartansson use carefully curated playlists to unlock their creative potential and transform their studios into spaces of musical inspiration.
The late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla receives posthumous recognition as the first female Latin artist to feature on a monumental Los Angeles billboard, celebrating her enduring legacy three decades after her tragic death.
Liverpool's Tate gallery unveils spectacular anniversary exhibition pairing JMW Turner's dramatic seascapes with Damien Hirst's controversial shark in formaldehyde, promising visitors an unforgettable artistic journey.
Grammy-winning superstar Rosalía delivered an electrifying impromptu performance in Madrid's bustling Sol square, treating fans to hits from her acclaimed Motomami album in a spontaneous street spectacle.
Discover how Australian indie-rock quartet The Belair Lip Bombs are taking the music world by storm with their raw energy and determination to give their musical dreams 'a proper crack'.
In an unprecedented display of creative defiance, thousands of Cuban artists have taken to the streets of Havana in a massive exhibition challenging government restrictions on artistic expression.
Groundbreaking interview reveals how D'Angelo's iconic sound was shaped by the powerful influence of Black female artists, from gospel roots to contemporary R&B.
A groundbreaking Indonesian horror film is terrifying audiences by turning the camera lens on the filmmaking process itself, creating a genre-bending masterpiece that's earning critical acclaim worldwide.
Discover the groundbreaking photography book showcasing Coreen Simpson's intimate portraits of Black cultural icons and everyday elegance from New York's vibrant streets.
Secret Cinema, the pioneering London-based immersive experience company, has been purchased by Hollywood mogul Brian Lourd in a landmark deal that signals growing mainstream interest in experiential entertainment.
An underground network is enabling struggling artists to access premium exhibitions through shared membership cards, challenging London's exclusive art scene in a bold act of creative solidarity.
Exclusive interview reveals why psychedelic rock pioneers King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are leaving Spotify and embracing free music distribution in a bold industry challenge.
Discover how Frieda Hughes, daughter of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, has forged her own remarkable path as a celebrated painter and poet in her compelling new London exhibition.
Sam Fender's 2025 Mercury Prize victory celebrates his incisive social commentary and authentic storytelling that resonates with contemporary Britain.
The prestigious Hyundai Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist has been unveiled, featuring 12 groundbreaking albums from British and Irish artists. Discover which acts made the cut and who was surprisingly left out.
A British holidaymaker's dream trip to Bali turned into a nightmare after customs officials discovered illegal substances in his luggage at Denpasar Airport. The 36-year-old now faces severe Indonesian drug charges that could see him imprisoned for over a