Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding: A Bigger Deal?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry on July 4, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, with a castle built inside, overshadowing the US's 250th anniversary.
Category : Culture
Living Image: Chapter 1 review – reanimating a legendary show
Five choreographers create new dances in response to Siobhan Davies' 1977 solo Sphinx, which they've never seen, in a thoughtful, rewarding evening at Siobhan Davies Studios.
Homeland Lost: Palestinian Refugees' Bereft Landscapes
Review of Alan Gignoux's Homeland Lost at P21 Gallery, showing black-and-white portraits of Palestinian refugees and their destroyed villages, linking Nakba to today's Gaza war.
Ali Smith Seasonal Quartet concert review: words and music connect
New European Ensemble performed works inspired by Ali Smith's Seasonal Quartet at Spitalfields festival, featuring four female composers and creating ravishing harmonies.
−320°F review – Noda's zany odyssey at Sadler's Wells
Hideki Noda's futuristic satire at Sadler's Wells blends Cleopatra, Faust, and bone conduction in a dazzling but over-earnest odyssey.
Jalapeño relish, peanut butter and peach granola toast
Ella Risbridger shares three fancy toast recipes: jalapeño relish with cream cheese, peanut butter with sliced peach and granola, and a savoury-sweet combination.
Abandoned review: Siblings search for parents who left them at station
Three siblings abandoned at Barcelona's Estació de França in 1984 search for clues about their parents, uncovering a secret family history involving a stolen identity and a gang.
Best Australian books out in July: thrillers, Murdoch, and more
Guardian Australia editors pick the best books out in July, including a psychosexual thriller, a Murdoch exposé, and a cookbook featuring native ingredients.
Six easy summer cocktails for sunny days
Mina Holland shares six vibrant, easy-to-make summer cocktails, including a Cynar spritz, sunshine spritz, black velvet, tinto de verano, Adonis, and cheat's frosé.
Lavender farm 1 hour from London offers breathtaking July views
Castle Farm in Kent, less than an hour from London, offers stunning lavender fields perfect for picnics and photos. Book ahead for BYO picnic slots at £14 adults.
London Pride 2026: Parade route, stages, and road closures
London Pride 2026 on July 4 features over 35,000 participants, a parade from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall, six stages, and road closures. Performers include MNEK and Beth Ditto.
I partied with Madonna until 1am – and couldn't keep up
Reporter Danni Scott joined Madonna's Confessions II album launch party in London, dancing until 1am but struggling to keep up with the 67-year-old star's energy.
Marvel Infinity Saga Concert Adds London Venue
Marvel Infinity Saga Concert Experience at London's Eventim Apollo on December 19, 2026, featuring the Novello Orchestra performing music from all 23 MCU films.
12 iconic LGBTQ venues for London Pride weekend
Pride in London kicks off Saturday with a march from Hyde Park Corner. Here are 12 iconic LGBTQ venues to explore, from historic pubs to cutting-edge clubs.
Minions director explains Bonnie Blue 'reference' in new film
Minions & Monsters director Pierre Coffin clarifies that a shout in the film was mistaken for Bonnie Blue's name; it was actually part of animator Omid Rajabalipour's surname.
Archduke review: Bleakly funny parable about radicalisation
Rajiv Joseph's dark comedy about Franz Ferdinand's assassins is a bleakly funny, allegorical tale of radicalisation, directed by Lyndsey Turner at the Royal Court Theatre, running July 3-25, 2026.
−320°F review: Hilarious, stunning, but too long
Hideki Noda's −320°F at Sadler's Wells is a hilarious, visually stunning Faustian epic spanning three timelines, but its 2hr 20min runtime and surtitle issues drag it down.
Taylor Swift wedding snub leaves Kelce's friends 'seething'
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guest list hierarchy sparks resentment among Kansas City Chiefs staff and players, with some receiving only general invites while close friends attend exclusive events.
Sci-fi series Silo scores perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Apple TV's sci-fi series Silo, starring Rebecca Ferguson, has achieved a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for its third season, earning critical and fan acclaim.
Corrie star returns as Christina's secret ex-husband
George Shuttleworth discovers Christina Boyd has been secretly meeting her ex-husband, played by returning actor Joe Osborne, in upcoming Coronation Street episodes.
Foreign crisps top holidaymakers' favourite things abroad
A survey reveals that trying foreign crisps is one of holidaymakers' top pleasures, with 47% of Brits citing unique flavours as a highlight of travelling abroad.
Electric Summer funfair and roller rink at Battersea
Electric Summer, a new funfair with rides, a big wheel, dodgems, and a roller rink, opens at Battersea Power Station from July 29 to August 31.
Three icons unite to end Bea in EastEnders explosive exit
Honey Mitchell is kidnapped by Bea Pollard after a confrontation, leading Linda, Nicola, and Suki to launch a desperate rescue mission.
The Invite Review: Relatable Swinging Comedy-Drama with Wilde and Rogen
The Invite, a sparkling comedy-drama starring Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen, explores swinging and adult themes with relatable humor. Based on a Spanish play, it's a must-see.
Hidden South London Park with Waterfall and Café
Discover Coombe Wood in Croydon, a 14.25-acre park with ornamental gardens, a waterfall, woodland paths, and a café. Free entry, no dogs allowed.
Mentmore Towers: Batman Mansion Left to Rot
Mentmore Towers, the Victorian mansion used as Wayne Manor in Batman Begins, has been abandoned and placed on Historic England's 'at risk' register due to neglect.
Metro's Weekly Soaps Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on This Week's Episodes
Metro's weekly soap quiz tests your memory on Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and EastEnders, featuring Bea Pollard, La Voix's cameo, Kev Townsend, and Megan Walsh.
Graham Norton leads star arrivals for Swift-Kelce wedding
Graham Norton and husband Jono McLeod arrive in NYC for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden, with stars like Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Dua Lipa, and Ed Sheeran also spotted.
Google Maps adds NZ voice for correct Māori pronunciation
Google Maps now includes a New Zealand-accented voice that correctly pronounces Māori placenames, a project years in the making with the Māori Language Commission.
Greek priest's doom metal album outranks Daft Punk and Aphex Twin
Father Dionysios Tabakis, a Greek Orthodox priest, has released Paradise Metal, a home-recorded doom metal and religious dubstep album that scored 7.6 on Pitchfork, higher than Daft Punk's Discovery.
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