Now playing Next Culture news How have Crocs boots become a summer footwear hit? Following a wildly popular release of Astro Boy-style boots, art collective MSCHF is launching a yellow successor, in collaboration with Crocs - but why do these quirky pieces grab our attention to such an extent? 09/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: Sharon Tate murdered by the Manson Family On this day in 1969, Sharon Tate and four others were killed by followers of cult leader Charles Manson, horrifying Hollywood and the wider world. 09/08/2023
Now playing Next No Comment Watch: Blue whale found dead on Chilean beach An enormous blue whale, considered the largest animal on Earth, has washed up onto a beach in southern Chile, probably after dying at sea, according to local authorities. 08/08/2023
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Hollywood mourns The Exorcist director William Friedkin Friedkin was among a crop of influential young "New Hollywood" directors in the 1970s who fundamentally reshaped the US film industry, upsetting a long-established system in which powerful studio producers had reigned supreme. 08/08/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news William Friedkin: Why I'll miss the director of 'The Exorcist' Why I'll miss the director of 'The Exorcist'. 08/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Oscar-winning director of 'The Exorcist' William Friedkin dies aged 87 The release of 'The French Connection' and 'The Exorcist' in quick succession during the 1970s led critics to hail Friedkin as a leading member of a new generation of Hollywood filmmakers 08/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Why are bracelets a must for Taylor Swift concerts? Fandom just got wholesome. Here's why Taylor Swift fans are making bracelets for the Eras Tour... 07/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Freddie Mercury's beloved piano, song drafts and more to be auctioned More than 1,400 of Freddie Mercury 's personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits, are going on display in a free exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale. 04/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Lizzo, accused of sexual harassment, says she's 'not the villain' Lizzo has responded to her three former dancers who are accusing her of sexual harassment and are suing for damages over emotional distress, unpaid wages and disability discrimination. 03/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Practice what you preach: Can Lizzo’s reputation recover? Beyoncé has already 'weighed in' and Lizzo's silence on the matter is only making things worse. What's at stake for Lizzo and will fans be able to stand by the artist? 03/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Mexican city bans 'sexist' songs amid growing violence concerns The ban issued by the council of Chihuahua could target some of Latin pop's biggest stars, whose lyrics are often accused of promoting misogyny. 03/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 'A list to bring wonder': 2023 Booker Prize longlist announced The 13 books on the list cover a wide range of themes, including moving personal dramas and tragi-comic family sagas, as well as the effects of climate change and the oppression of minorities. 01/08/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Death toll at WWII Nazi camps on tiny British island to be re-examined The UK government has appointed a team of experts to carry out an investigation into whether the death toll at World War II camps on Alderney is much higher than the official figure. 01/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: Robert Baden-Powell founds a worldwide movement On this day in 1907, the first ever Scouting event kicked off, paving the way for the long-established organisation. 01/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ trailer unleashes hell -and not in a good way They’ve waited 50 years and now it’s happening... 'The Exorcist' joins the frustratingly long (funeral) parade of classic horror movies getting legacy sequels with 'The Exorcist: Believer'. The trailer is out, and it looks like demonic doo-doo. 26/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Venice Film Festival: Impressive line-up - with controversy brewing Venice Film Festival scores an impressive line-up despite the Hollywood strikes - but will the inclusion of Woody Allen, Roman Polanski and Luc Besson spoil the party? 25/07/2023