Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

Ben Thompson is a cultural commentator and arts journalist who has written extensively on film, television, music, and the creative industries. With a background in film studies from Bristol University, he spent five years as a culture writer at The Guardian before joining The Update Desk. He hosts a popular podcast exploring the intersection of art and society.
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Bad Bunny Set to Make History at Super Bowl Halftime Show: What to Expect

As the excitement builds for this Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime extravaganza, global…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

Mariah Carey’s Winter Olympics Performance Faces Backlash Over Lip-Syncing and Lack of Energy

Mariah Carey's much-anticipated performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

Celebrities Rally Behind Billie Eilish After Kevin O’Leary’s Controversial Comments

In the wake of Billie Eilish’s powerful speech during the Grammy Awards,…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

Super Bowl Halftime Show: Celebrating the Most Iconic Performances of All Time

As anticipation builds for this weekend's Super Bowl, where the Seattle Seahawks…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

Celebrating Super Bowl Halftime: A Look Back at the Most Iconic Performances

As the countdown begins to this year’s Super Bowl, the excitement is…

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Max Richter’s Oscar Nomination for ‘Hamnet’ Marks a Milestone in Contemporary Music

Max Richter, the acclaimed composer known for bridging the realms of classical…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

Green Day to Deliver Political Punches at Super Bowl Performance Amid MAGA Controversy

In an electrifying twist to this year’s Super Bowl, iconic rock band…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

Lola Young Set to Make Triumphant Return with London Palladium Headline Show

Lola Young, the rising British star, has announced her much-anticipated return to…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor

Bad Bunny Set to Take the Super Bowl Stage Without a Paycheck: What It Means for Artists

As the countdown to Super Bowl LX begins, Puerto Rican superstar Bad…

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Bears, Balaclavas, and Biodiversity: Unpacking the Pyrenean Conflict in ‘The Shepherd and the Bear’

In an ambitious exploration of environmental controversy, British filmmaker Max Keegan unveils…

Ben Thompson, Culture Editor
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