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Rosie Holt’s ‘Churchill’s Urinal’ Opens at King’s Head
Rosie Holt’s new satirical play “Churchill’s Urinal” stages a fictional chancellor’s battle with a historic urinal in the Treasury, using the absurd prop to lampoon patriarchy and the myth‑making arou
Clio Barnard’s Birmingham ‘I See Buildings’ Review
Clio Barnard’s latest film, “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning”, paints a gritty portrait of five Birmingham friends navigating adulthood amid widening economic divides. Adapted by Enda Walsh from K
Louis Clichy’s ‘Iron Boy’ Debuts at Cannes, Wins Praise
Cannes, which is showcasing a diverse international lineup, welcomed Louis Clichy’s animated short “Iron Boy” in its Un Certain Regard section, earning praise from Variety for its striking visuals and
Milo Machado‑Graner to Close Cannes Critics’ Week
Seventeen‑year‑old Milo Machado‑Graner will close Cannes Critics’ Week with the love‑story film 'Goodbye Cruel World', his third Cannes appearance after starring in Oscar‑nominated 'Anatomy of a Fall'
La Perra Premieres at Cannes, Dominga Sotomayor’s Film
Dominga Sotomayor’s new film La Perra, adapted from Pilar Quintana’s novel, debuted in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, starring Manuela Oyarzún as a solitary islander and a shelter dog Yuri, using Chile
Cannes Debut: I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
Belfast‑born actress Lola Petticrew shines as Shiv in Clio Barnard’s socially‑charged drama I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, which debuted at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight. Adapted from Keiran Godd
‘We tell the truth!’ Meet the NaNaz, the over-50s punks raging about pensions, recycling bins and menopause
A six‑piece punk band of women in their 50s and 60s, the NaNaz, has turned the South Wales club scene into a platform for activism, tackling pensions, recycling and menopause. Inspired by a TV series
Holy Pop exhibit features Dolly Parton shrine and more
London’s Somerset House is hosting Holy Pop, a pop‑culture exhibition that turns fan devotion into museum‑grade shrines. From Alice Hawkins’ Dolly Parton altar of hair extensions and garden leaves to
Jeff Probst on the Return of the ‘Sia Prize’ and Why Musicians Can’t Quit ‘Survivor’
Jeff Probst says the Sia Prize is back for Survivor’s 50th anniversary, but this time fans will pick the winner and the award jumps to $100,000. The fan‑driven twist follows Sia’s original $50,000 giv
In the City Premiere: Amanda & Kyle Address Rumors
Bravo’s new reality spin‑off “In the City” launched on May 20, moving the “Summer House” crew to Manhattan. The pilot centers on Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke confronting their recent split and rumors
Summer House Finale: Carl's Apology, Ciara Kisses West, Amanda Leaves Kyle
Bravo's 'Summer House' Season 10 finale, streaming on Peacock May 20, delivered Carl Radke's tearful apology to ex-fiancée Lindsay Hubbard, a controversial West Wilson-Ciara Miller kiss, and Amanda Ba
Broadway's 'Beaches' Closes May 24 After Tony Shutout
The Broadway musical 'Beaches' will close May 24 at the Majestic Theatre, pulled in weeks ahead of its September 6 end date after earning zero Tony Award nominations and struggling to fill seats.
Nicolas Refn's 'Her Private Hell' Debuts with No Plot
Nicolas Winding Refn’s newest film, “Her Private Hell,” marks his return after a decade, but the review says it offers lavish visuals and a Pino Donaggio score while lacking a coherent story, resembli
Beaches Musical Closes on Broadway After 38 Shows
The Broadway musical 'Beaches' will close on May 24 after 38 performances due to low ticket sales and mixed reviews, despite plans for a 2027 national tour.
Wallace Collection Unveils 60 Churchill Paintings
The Wallace Collection has opened a new exhibition featuring nearly 60 of Winston Churchill’s amateur paintings, offering a rare glimpse into the wartime leader’s personal hobby and visual record of h
Mya Releases Funk Album 'Retrospect,' Credits Prince
Mya released her ninth studio album "Retrospect," a funk record inspired by Prince and the Minneapolis sound, released independently via her Planet 9 label. The drop follows the cancellation of the Pu
Taiwan Travelogue Wins International Booker
Yáng Shuāng-zǐ's Taiwan Travelogue, translated by Lin King, became the first Mandarin Chinese novel to win the £50,000 International Booker Prize, awarded at Tate Modern on Tuesday night.
Jack Thorne's Falling Labeled Unconvincing Romance
Jack Thorne’s new drama *Falling* draws sharp criticism for its implausible nun‑priest romance, while the series’ peripheral storylines—especially a young priest’s work with troubled teens and his clo
Nicolas Winding Refn Returns to Cannes After Near‑Death
At Cannes, Danish auteur Nicolas Winding Refn opened up about a 2023 near‑death episode that left him clinically dead for 25 minutes, and unveiled his first feature in a decade, the horror thriller *H
Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' Premieres at Cannes 2026
Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur,' his first film in nine years after a near-fatal COVID battle, premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival—a Chabrol-inspired cuckold noir set during Russia's 2022 warti
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