Pop culture
How Mia Goth became Hollywood’s most gloriously demented scream queen
With MaXXXine, the British actress wraps up a film trilogy for the ages.
- by Robert Moran
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What does Michelangelo have to do with Baby Reindeer? You’ll never guess
Long before Taylor Swift, conspiracy theorists were joining the cultural dots.
- by Jordan Prosser
Country pop has taken over the charts – good god, why?
Genuine musical superstars – exceptional voices, charismatic presences, excellent lyricists – have been dulled and flattened, their voices muted and their lyrics uninspired.
- by Tom W. Clarke
Michael J Fox joins Coldplay, and other things you missed from Glastonbury
From Banksy protests to lip-synching accusations, here are some of the buzziest moments from the UK’s biggest music festival.
- by Nell Geraets
From Dave Grohl to Charli XCX: Five ways to maximise a pop feud in 2024
In today’s saturated pop landscape, feuds are a proven way to boost yourself to viral stardom. Here’s how it’s done.
- by Robert Moran
Long before streaming, video stores offered happiness for hire
Youth groups were too holy, malls too expensive and skate parks too unpredictable when I was growing up. Thank goodness I had somewhere else to get my dopamine hit.
- by Simmone Howell
The real winner out of Assange’s freedom from prison? Pamela Anderson
From sharing vegan snacks in the Ecuadorian embassy to downplaying rumours of a romance, the former Baywatch actor was one of the first celebrities to support Julian Assange.
- by Thomas Mitchell
This documentary is the most revealing exploration of a musician’s art you’ll ever see
Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney was given one instruction by Paul Simon: “The music has to sound good.”
- by Tom Ryan
Did Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl really sledge Taylor Swift?
The pop megastar appeared to hit back at a not-so-subtle dig Dave Grohl made at the weekend.
- by Thomas Mitchell
The pop stars’ idol: How this cool, confident singer has captivated the crowd
Chappelle Roan, 26, is getting love from some of the world’s biggest stars, but search for her name and Google will correct you.
- by Meg Watson
Herald and Age journalist Michael Idato wins prestigious gong at LA Press Club Awards
The culture editor-at-large also came second place in the coveted print journalist of the year category, an award he won last year.
- by Nell Geraets
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