Popular Culture

"Smac" McCreanor's videos have had more than 1 billion views — and now you can see her work in a gallery for the first time at the NGV Triennial.

A criminal trial is set to open over the handwritten lyrics to the Eagles' legendary hit Hotel California.

All the (Taylor Swift-free) entertainment news you might have missed now the Eras tour frenzy has abated, from Beyoncé talking the legacy of Black hair to Eminem's new Stan documentary.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce win People's Choice Awards while Barbie gets the love it missed out on at the BAFTAs, Kylie Minogue performs and icons Adam Sandler and Lenny Kravitz give two vastly different speeches.

Many of Taylor Swift's fans are over 45. What is it about her lovelorn ballads, kitchen bops and revenge anthems that appeal to middle-aged people?

There is a hum in the air from the start, a feeling that everyone in the city is tilting their bodies slightly towards the MCG, just waiting for the moment when she will finally take the stage.

The life realities that stir sympathy towards the manipulated Swans are exactly what enrage those who resent Swift: a pretty singer who owns all the decisions of her life and lives it as she pleases, writes Virginia Trioli.

After more than 600,000 tickets sold, and months of excitement, Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour finally kicks off in Melbourne at the MCG.

American author Fran Lebowitz is known for her acerbic wit, her distinctive style, and her observations on modern society. Fran Lebowitz is currently touring in Australia.

Dozens of 'Swifties' waited at Melbourne Airport today to catch a glimpse of pop megastar Taylor Swift, ahead of her first Australian concert tomorrow night.

Businesses are cashing in on the Taylor Swift hype, with more than 620,000 tickets purchased for the Australian leg of the Eras Tour. We look at the impact it's having on our economy.

A Swift-related surge in bracelet-making has hit craft stores across the nation, as Taylor's super fans prepare for her upcoming Australian tour.

As the megastar prepares to grace Australian stages later this week, Swift's name is everywhere — from the schoolyard to scholarly symposiums. So what is it about Tay Tay that keeps fans coming back for more?

Bob Marley's songs became anthems for millions during his short life, and now his life story has been retold in a new biopic, "One Love" produced by his children.

The term 'Taylor Swift's boyfriend' is trending on X as the pop star attends the Super Bowl flanked by rapper Ice Spice and actor Blake Lively. Usher's guests include Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris and H.ER. while Beyoncé ad sets tongues wagging.

Steele Harris-Walker's obsession with pop vinyl figurines began with the Japanese anime TV series Dragon Ball. Now, the 25-year-old has more than a 1,000-strong collection of popular culture icons, from Star Wars and Stranger Things characters, to Where's Wally?

The best and brightest of Australian film and television grace the red carpet for the 2024 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast.

We catch up with mixed-species Berlin DJ HorsegiirL and the Saddle Club's Keenan Macwilliam to chat the birth, death, and subsequent rebirth of horse girldom.

Usher has worked with many stars throughout his career and has hinted at who he might share the Super Bowl LVIII half-time show stage with.

Bob Marley: One Love releases in cinemas on Valentine's Day, which is canny timing given the romance it portrays.

All the entertainment and pop culture news you might've missed, from Daft Punk's potential return to True Detective drama and more.

It's an awards night for the music industry but there's always plenty of drama and theatrics on the Grammys red carpet. 

The original Mr & Mrs Smith starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt led to some legendary popular culture moments. Now, a TV series starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine provides a new take on the 2005 film. And they couldn't be more different.

The acclaimed British artist trades tennis balls and tattoos while unveiling his signature work at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Almost 2.5 million viewers tuned in for the season 11 debut of Married at First Sight — and for those not watching other stations, reality TV was still a popular choice.