Cold War Space Race Gets a Twist in First Trailer for Apple TV’s Star City
Apple TV+ unveiled the first trailer for "Star City," an eight‑part alt‑history drama set in the same universe as "For All Mankind." The series flips the Cold War space race, depicting a Soviet Union that lands on the Moon before the United States. Rather than centering solely on astronauts, the show follows cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers navigating secrecy and political intrigue. The series, created by Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert and Ronald D. Moore, premieres on May 29, 2026.
Mestizo Brings Regional Mexican Flavours to London with Annual Enchilada Festival This Spring
London‑based Mexican restaurant group Mestizo is launching its annual Enchilada Festival from 27 April to 6 May across its Camden and Chelsea venues. The ten‑day event will feature ten distinct enchilada variations that reflect regional Mexican flavors, from mole‑based and barbacoa recipes...
Chefs Chet Sharma and Joké Bakare Unite at BiBi for Collaborative Dinner Celebrating Indian and West African Cuisines
London’s BiBi restaurant will host its fifth "BiBi & Friends" collaborative dinner on May 23, pairing chef‑owner Joké Bakare of Michelin‑starred Chishuru with resident chef Chet Sharma. The two chefs will present a joint menu that blends Indian and West...
Kokum Restaurant Launches Hands-On Indian Cookery Class Series in East Dulwich
Kokum, a South‑East London Indian restaurant, has launched a five‑session cookery class series running from late April through August 2026. The three‑hour Saturday workshops, led by head chef Sanjay Gour, cover everything from traditional curry‑making without pre‑made pastes to naan...
Tozi Victoria Unveils Spring Menu with Venetian Small Plates and Tableside Negroni Trolley
Tozi Victoria launched a spring menu that spotlights Venetian cicchetti, handmade pastas, larger sharing plates, and a tableside Negroni trolley. New dishes include yellowtail carpaccio, rabbit‑ragout maccheroni, and slow‑roasted Welsh lamb shoulder. Set menus start at £23.95 (≈$31) and cicchetti...
Thelma & Louise Take Centre Stage on Cannes 2026 Official Poster
The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its official poster for the 79th edition, featuring a black‑and‑white still of Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon from *Thelma & Louise*. The image marks the 35th anniversary of the film’s Cannes debut and uses the iconic...
Cathy Newman Steps Into Primetime with New Sky News Flagship Show
Sky News is launching a new primetime programme, The Cathy Newman Show, which debuts on 27 April at 7 pm and runs Monday‑Thursday. The show blends political interviews, investigations and debate, and will also stream live on YouTube as part of Sky’s...
Heartstopper Forever Sets July Release Date as Netflix Unveils First BTS Image
Netflix announced that the Heartstopper series will conclude with the feature‑length film *Heartstopper Forever* on July 17, 2026. The reveal, timed with the show’s fourth anniversary, included the first behind‑the‑scenes image and a retrospective video. The movie will follow Nick and Charlie as...
From Cannes Winners to Cult Classics, MUBI Unveils Packed May Line-Up
MUBI announced its May streaming slate, blending recent Cannes award winners, curated collections, and classic titles. The lineup spotlights Diego Céspedes’s Cannes‑winning debut “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo,” Oliver Laxe’s Jury Prize film “Sirât,” and the concert documentary “Mitski:...
Independent Label Market Returns to King’s Cross with DJs, Live Sets and 100+ Labels
Independent Label Market returns to King’s Cross on May 9, 2026, featuring over 100 independent labels, live DJ sets, and free entry in its 15th year. The lineup includes legacy brands such as 4AD, Ninja Tune, Mute and Domino alongside emerging...
Tori Amos at the Royal Albert Hall | Live Review
Tori Amos celebrated her tenth performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, delivering a 35‑year‑spanning showcase that covered hits from her 18‑album catalog and new material from the upcoming ‘In Times of Dragons.’ The set opened with a powerful piano‑driven rendition...
Lyaness Unveils Collaboration 2.0 Menu, Blending Cross-Industry Ideas in New Cocktails
Renowned bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr Lyan, is launching Collaboration 2.0 at London’s Lyaness on May 13. The menu features 11 new cocktails and seven updated classics, each inspired by concepts from outside the bar world such as regeneration,...
Surviving Earth | Movie Review
Thea Gajic’s debut feature *Surviving Earth* follows Vlad, a Serbian immigrant and recovering addict who works as a 12‑step mentor in Bristol while playing harmonica in a Balkan pub band. The film blends a dreamlike visual palette with a realist...
Missing Bean Coffee Roasters Unveils Trio of Ethically Sourced Spring Coffees From Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Peru
Missing Bean Coffee Roasters, an independent specialist based in Oxfordshire, has launched three new single‑origin spring coffees from Rwanda, Ethiopia and Peru. The beans are ethically sourced through direct‑trade relationships, with prices ranging from £10.50 to £16.25 (approximately $13‑$21) per...
Little Baobab Launches Monthly Senegalese Food and Music Nights at the Africa Centre in Southwark
Little Baobab, London’s sole Senegalese restaurant, has introduced a monthly Food and Live Music Night at the Africa Centre in Southwark. Each event, priced at £35 (about $45) per person, offers a buffet of traditional dishes and an acoustic concert...