3 d. ago We Were Liars is about to drop on Prime Video – and it features a popular Vampire Diaries actor

Get ready to binge the eight-episode series

Culture

4 d. ago Will Smith’s seedy new single ‘Pretty Girls’ sounds like a cry for help

The actor and rapper’s musical throwback sees him profess his love for the opposite sex... over and over again. It’s one of the most cringe-inducing music videos in years, writes Louis Chilton, but actually offers a fascinating look at masculinity in crisis

Politics

9 d. ago Ladbrokes ads banned over use of ‘Ladbucks’ likely to appeal to under

The Advertising Standards Authority said the firm’s “Ladbucks” were “similar to features in video games popular with children”.

Events

2 w. ago More than 50,000 write to SNP minister to oppose Flamingo Land plans, say Greens

Green MSP Ross Greer said planning minister Ivan McKee must “listen to the Scottish public” on the Lomond Banks proposals.

Politics

2 w. ago Philadelphia public art project highlights how immigrants make US cities better

The Philadelphians features video portraits of immigrants, in response to the Trump administration’s negative rhetoricDozens of people milled about in Philadelphia’s Love Park as a series of short film portraits played on the facade of the park’s visitor center on a recent Friday evening. The ambient sounds of the city served as a soundtrack for the silent films. Several videos played simultaneously on different sections of the 360-degree projection wrapped around the building’s exterior. Titled the Philadelphians, the 10 portraits recognize the contributions of the city’s immigrant communities.One film profiled an Afghan immigrant named Rezwan and followed him as he shopped at a halal Middle Eastern food market. His words were displayed on the screen: “I had a lot of mixed feelings but I had no other option than to leave Afghanistan. I was thinking about my parents who stayed behind, and on the other hand, I was happy that my kids would get to live the life they deserve. At least t...

Events

2 w. ago ‘A vehicle for love’: the public art project highlighting immigrants’ contributions to US cities

The Philadelphians features video portraits of immigrants, in response to the Trump administration’s negative rhetoricDozens of people milled about in Philadelphia’s Love Park as a series of short film portraits played on the facade of the park’s visitor center on a recent Friday evening. The ambient sounds of the city served as a soundtrack for the silent films. Several videos played simultaneously on different sections of the 360-degree projection wrapped around the building’s exterior. Titled the Philadelphians, the 10 portraits recognize the contributions of the city’s immigrant communities.One film profiled an Afghan immigrant named Rezwan Natiq and followed him as he shopped at a halal Middle Eastern food market. His words were displayed on the screen: “I had a lot of mixed feelings but I had no other option than to leave Afghanistan. I was thinking about my parents who stayed behind, and on the other hand, I was happy that my kids would get to live the life they deserve. At l...

Events

2 w. ago Liz Truss features in bizarre promotional video to help bare

The former prime minister attended the promotional event in Scunthorpe ‘to support the people working to regenerate the town’

Politics

3 w. ago Farage: Sarwar has introduced sectarianism into Scottish politics

The Reform UK leader defended his party’s attack ad against the Scottish Labour leader.

Politics

3 w. ago SNP accuses Reform UK of 'race baiting' over video featuring Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

The SNP have become the latest political party to criticise Reform UK’s use of a video featuring Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Politics

3 w. ago SNP writes to Meta saying Reform UK video featuring Sarwar ‘crosses the line’

SNP chief executive Carol Beattie urged the platform to take down Reform UK’s video attacking the Scottish Labour leader.

Events

3 w. ago Gary Lineker's final BBC appearance: Match of the Day star breaks down in tears and says 'it wasn't meant to end this way' as he says goodbye following anti

Lineker was condemned after sharing a pro-Palestine Instagram video which featured an emoji of a rat, with critics accusing him of promoting a familiar anti-Semitic slur.

Politics

3 w. ago Gary Lineker's final BBC appearance: Match of the Day opens with emotional tribute as £1.4million star says 'it wasn't meant to end this way' as he says goodbye following axing

Lineker was condemned after sharing a pro-Palestine Instagram video which featured an emoji of a rat, with critics accusing him of promoting a familiar anti-Semitic slur.

Economics