Fatima Clarke

The potential imposition of 100% tariffs on films produced outside the United States by Donald Trump poses a significant risk to the UK film industry, with officials urging that the matter be addressed urgently in trade negotiations with the White House. UK authorities and key figures from the nation’s lucrative film production sector are set … Read more

On Monday in New York City, the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry, commenced with the selection of the jury, a process expected to take several days. Combs, known for his successful music career, has faced various violence-related allegations over the years. Lawyers are set to … Read more

Is There a Common Ground Between Sci-Fi Enthusiasts and Burlesque Spectators? As a self-professed sci-fi aficionado, it’s intriguing to consider whether there’s a crossover between fans of science fiction and those who enjoy watching burlesque performances. The overwhelming popularity of the show “The Empire Strips Back” seems to suggest a connection indeed exists. Originally developed … Read more

Younger musicians often lack substantive stories to tell. Instead, give me an aging rocker with tales of youth, maternal bonds, and tumultuous relationships with band members. Many of these musicians, born in the post-war era, acquired their first guitars through hire purchase agreements and later mingled with the upper echelons of society. As a journalist, … Read more

Even Donald Trump recognizes that concert ticket costs have skyrocketed. At a recent event, alongside the flamboyantly attired Maga musician Kid Rock, the former president issued an executive order aimed at shielding concertgoers from exorbitant prices by targeting scalpers and undisclosed fees. Kid Rock’s rallying cry at the event was “Make America Fun Again.” However, … Read more

At the age of 14, Elizabeth Ann Hanks, known as EA Hanks, was told by her mother that they would be embarking on a journey across the United States in a newly purchased Winnebago. It was the year 1996, and EA had just moved from her mother Susan’s home to live with her father, acclaimed … Read more

Donald Trump’s recent declaration that all films produced abroad and imported into the United States will now face a 100% tariff has sparked widespread concern across Hollywood and key international movie production hubs, including Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and European nations like Hungary and Italy. These countries are known for hosting numerous American … Read more

Consider this intriguing scenario: a television show offers an audience £250,000, to be divided equally among them. The only catch? They must stay completely silent—no talking, laughing, or any sound whatsoever (breaches result in fines of £5,000 or £10,000). The show then deliberately subjects them to various acts meant to make them react. What you … Read more

Crispian Mills, Vocalist This melody isn’t ours; it’s been around forever. My first encounter with it was at a Krishna temple when I was young. George Harrison was the first person I’m aware of who recorded it — you can find it as the final track on the 1971 album ‘The Radha Krsna Temple’. At … Read more

Are you turned on by whales or intrigued by UFOs? Perhaps you fantasize about a romantic encounter in an enchanted castle, or even inside a massive cookie jar? No matter how unusual your fantasy, there’s likely a place along a Japanese roadside to fulfill it, as explored in a new book examining the intriguing world … Read more