‘Michael’ plays the hits but avoids the hard questions
The long-awaited ‘Michael’ biopic dazzles with iconic recreations and a star-making performance but struggles to uncover the man behind the legend
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Trump, Trevor Noah and the thin skin of power
Trevor Noah’s final Grammys moment sparked outrage from Trump, highlighting the uneasy relationship between satire, politics and contro
Blockout a digital guillotine against pro-Israel celebrities
One thing good about the Met Gala was that it sparked a movement that is raising awareness about the atrocities in Gaza
Dopamine dressing — Looking and feeling fabulous in the colours of happiness
Can going over the top with the colours you wear improve your mood? Jo Buitendach tried out the latest sartorial trend
#CulturePop: Teacher don’t teach me nonsense: The right to speak our truths
From black girl magic in Pretoria to Drake’s declaration of love, we are proudly loudmouths
Did Bieber pull a Miley Cyrus with the ‘lolly dance’?
Licking seems to be the latest craze as Justin Bieber features in the new single from R&B artist Maejor Ali, calling on fans to "lick his lolly".
How does Gwyneth Paltrow (still) get it right at 40?
Victoria Coren admires Paltrow’s efforts not to disappear into anonymity like most actresses her age. But it pains her to say so.
Justin Bieber didn’t start the Great Teen Tweet Wars – ask Vera Lynn
Belieber death threats are not a sign of end times. Crazed fans were ever thus – it’s just easier to be in touch these days.
Artistically left: Obama’s art army
The giants of US art are backing Barack Obama for president. But then, writes Jonathan Jones, America’s artists have always leaned left.
Harnessing your inner Fomo
If you are between the ages of 13 and 65, own a cellphone and have heard of a web browser, you may understand the phobia of missing out.
Sticking to a winning template
Three decades and 11 albums in, the Pet Shop Boys still
feel like they are renting their place as unlikely pop stars.
The Hoff takes chest hair and cheesiness to new heights
The ‘Baywatch’ and ‘Knight Rider’ star talks frankly about how he has come to terms with the semi-ironic fame he achieved in the past decade.
Rihanna: Evolution of a style icon
Rihanna has the most talked-about wardrobe in pop. Festival-going teens love her fearless look, but is her fetish gear a hypersexualised step too far?
Defying death: Disco has a life of its own
Dance floor pioneers Robin Gibb and Donna Summer may have died, but the beat goes on and disco remains the foundation of all modern pop.
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Simpsons creator reveals the real Springfield
The tales of Homer Simpson and his family have become embedded in television lore, and now the inspiration for their hometown has been revealed.
Cold feet about title
Chris Martin is full of regret when it comes to Coldplay’s <em>Mylo Xyloto</em>.
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Adele adds more trophies to her cabinet at Brit Awards
The biggest awards night in British music honoured artists often left out of other international ceremonies.
Madgic moments
Her half-time show at the Super Bowl was met by outrage and barbed comments, but there was some classic Madonna magic.
Fans, Romans, countrymen: Lend me your votes
Singer Youssou N’Dour has announced his presidential bid, and joins a long list of celebrities with lofty political ambitions.
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Famous and fallible
It’s somewhat reassuring when rich, famous, shiny celebrities prove they are as flawed as the rest of us. We round up a few choice moments.
K-pop rocks Japan
South Korean bands strike gold in the world’s second-largest music market.
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Winning words
"Royal wedding" and "winning" were the two most popular words on TV last year, a poll has revealed.
Adele, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry lead nominations
Justin Bieber will be up against his girlfriend Selena Gomez and a new award called "biggest fans" will be awarded.
Comic-Con kicks off with flicks and costumes
Superheroes, zombies and space aliens descend on San Diego for the sold-out four-day Comic-Con event, starting on Thursday.
The future of beauty
Definitely not your mother’s beauty pageant. Or is it? <b>Lisa Steyn</b> reports.
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Submit to freedom
Lebo Mashile: It would take at least two 9/11s and a tsunami for South Africans to be thrown into a state of panic.
A ‘boombastic’ revolution
Paula Akugizibwe discovers her hometown, Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, is rapidly catching up with 21st-century pop culture.
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Pump up da traffic jam
Taxi drivers in Sierra Leone attract young passengers by providing CD players and DVDs showing the latest hip-hop videos on TV screens hooked up to th
