2025: The Year Celebrity Culture Crashed Back to Earth
From Katy Perry's space flight to Bezos's Venice wedding, 2025 saw a public backlash against vacuous celebrity. Explore the cultural shift demanding substance over spectacle.
From Katy Perry's space flight to Bezos's Venice wedding, 2025 saw a public backlash against vacuous celebrity. Explore the cultural shift demanding substance over spectacle.
A London Blue Badge guide reveals the two royals American tourists are most curious about, and it's not the Prince and Princess of Wales. Discover the surprising insights.
Police hold grave fears for Trisha Graf, missing in the South Australian outback since 13 December. Aerial searches expand near where her abandoned car was found. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
A major winter storm sweeps across the US, bringing blizzards to the Midwest and a dramatic 'Blue Norther' cold front to the South, ending days of record-breaking warmth. Read the latest forecasts.
Louis Gerstner, the former IBM chair and CEO credited with saving the tech giant in the 1990s, has died aged 83. Discover the legacy of the leader who rejected a breakup and refocused on clients.
Billionaire filmmaker Tyler Perry is facing a second sexual assault lawsuit, with actor Mario Rodriguez seeking $77m in damages over alleged repeated unwanted advances. Perry's attorney denies the claims.
A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
The Cure announce the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte at 65. The band paid tribute to his vital role and huge creativity over decades. Read the full statement.
The Cure announce the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte at 65. A vital creative force, he played on albums like 'Wish' and was recently inducted into the Rock Hall. Read the band's full tribute.
The Cure confirm the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte at 65 after a short illness. We look back at his vital role in the band's history and legacy.
British Museum staff raise concerns over a proposed 'red, white and blue' themed ball, citing links to far-right flag campaigns. Discover the internal debate.
Think you know your 2025 pop culture? Our bumper quiz tests your knowledge on everything from Oasis and Katy Perry to K-Pop Demon Hunters and viral 'fedora man'. Dive in and see how you score!
A new film starring Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson shines a light on a real-life Neil Diamond tribute act. Read our review of this unexpectedly moving musical story.
British adult performer Bonnie Blue has been hit with a decade-long entry ban by Indonesia following her arrest in Bali over a controversial 'BangBus' tour. Get the full story on the deportation and charges.
Origin Energy faces legal action for allegedly overcharging thousands of vulnerable former customers via Centrepay. Read the full details of the regulator's case.
Ariana Grande's hilarious and accurate impersonation of Katy Perry on Saturday Night Live has viewers in awe. Could this cause a pop star fallout?
Michaela Benthaus, an engineer paralysed in a bike accident, made history as the first wheelchair user to reach the edge of space on a Blue Origin flight. Read her inspiring story.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer from Germany, becomes the first wheelchair user in space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule. Her landmark flight marks a giant leap for accessibility in space tourism.
Russell Brand has publicly reacted to his ex-wife Katy Perry's new relationship with Justin Trudeau, declaring he 'still loves' her but disapproves of the former PM. Read his full comments.
Swedish actress May Britt, known for 'The Blue Angel' and her marriage to Sammy Davis Jr., has died at 91. Read about her life and legacy.
A former Tennessee lawman spent 37 days in jail over a Charlie Kirk meme. Now he's suing for First Amendment violations. Read his fight for free speech.
Former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis, 70, discusses her new role as Humanists UK president, single motherhood, losing her husband, and her lifelong godlessness. Read her candid interview.
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
Perry Farrell issues a second apology for his 2024 on-stage altercation with Dave Navarro, which led to the band's split and a $10 million lawsuit. The band confirms they have resolved their differences but will not reunite.
Legendary alt-rock band Jane's Addiction has officially disbanded following a bitter feud involving a $10m lawsuit and an onstage altercation. Read the full story of their dramatic final chapter.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
A doctor who pleaded guilty to supplying ketamine linked to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose has been sentenced to home confinement. Read the latest on the case and the risks of ketamine therapy.
Dr Mark Chavez sentenced to eight months home confinement for role in supplying ketamine linked to Friends star Matthew Perry's fatal overdose. Full details of the case.
Dr Mark Chavez sentenced to eight months' home confinement for role in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his fatal overdose. Read the full court details.
Croydon's Mayor faces backlash for his 'disgraceful' response after a resident's car was trapped by a new disabled bay and wrongly fined. Read the full story of the parking fiasco.