US band Sparks, led by the Mael brothers Ron and Russell, last had a top 20 single in the UK in 1979. But they haven’t been dining out on past glories, and […]
Sparks meet Stephen Smith
Elton John’s Rocket Hour – Kingsman: The Golden Circle Special
Director Matthew Vaughn was the special guest on the latest episode of Elton John’s Rocket Hour on Beats 1. Ahead of the release of Kingsman: The Golden Circle, they talked music, film […]
Snapchat bans Al Jazeera’s Discover channel in Saudi Arabia
Snapchat has blocked Al Jazeera’s Discover channel at the behest of the Saudi government. According to Saudi Arabia, the channel’s content is in breach of the country’s cybercrime laws.
Meet the all-female band redefining mariachi, Flor De Toloache
WOMEN IN MUSIC Flor De Toloache is unlike any mariachi band you’ve ever heard. They’re an all-female, Grammy-nominated group — blowing the lid off of the traditional with a new sort of […]
Germany: ‘Merkel is the best!’ How Syrian refugees view the general election
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s open-door policy has won her the respect and gratitude of Germany’s Syrian refugees. But as the country heads to the polls this month, many are wary of a growing […]
How Junk Food is Transforming Brazil
There are now more obese than underweight adults in the world. Sales of ultra-processed foods have more than doubled over the last decade — even spreading into developing countries. Here’s what the […]
Tears For Fears live in Los Angeles
Live performance captured at The Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on September 15, 2017.
Japan’s atom-bomb survivors reflect on legacy
Japan is the only nation to have been attacked with nuclear weapons. So, unsurprisingly, the threats between North Korea and the US have made the Japanese people and their government very edgy.
Jaguar E-type Zero
Introducing E-type Zero – a Series 1.5 Roadster fitted with a bespoke electric powertrain. E-type Zero is totally original in specification, driving and handling like an original Jaguar E-type but with a […]
An Istanbul architect’s bridge between Germany and Turkey
Architect Erdogan Altindis has lived and worked in Germany and in Turkey. As a creative person with a disability, he sees advantages and disadvantages in both countries. But are the greatest differences […]
