Talk Fuse

    Topic: Art

    Sport and screen adaptations aside, the art world moves at its own pace, and this hub is where that pace is tracked. Coverage ranges across exhibitions, artists, galleries and the wider creative economy, taking in everything from major shows and acquisitions to the market forces and controversies that shape what gets made, shown and collected.

    Art rarely sits apart from the events around it, and stories here often intersect with culture, politics, technology and business, whether that means a work sparking public debate, a new tool reshaping how art is produced, or funding and institutional decisions affecting who gets to create. Following this topic offers a way to keep pace with how creative expression is evolving and being contested.

    For readers with an interest in culture beyond the headlines of the day, this is a place to see how ideas take visual form, how institutions respond to them, and how art continues to reflect and challenge the world it's made in.

    • 10 Forgotten Epic Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

      Collider highlights 10 largely overlooked epic films it considers flawless from beginning to end, arguing that outstanding examples of the genre can be eclipsed despite their scale, craft and emotional impact. The selections span international cinema, literary adaptations, fantasy and silent film, with the article emphasising visual ambition, powerful performances and expansive storytelling. – ‘Children…

    • Heidi Klum shows off figure during yacht trip after revealing her husband told her to ‘eat more’

      Model Heidi Klum was photographed enjoying a yacht trip off St Barts in the Caribbean with her daughter Leni and Leni’s boyfriend, Aris Rachevsky, both wearing bikinis and drawing an admiring reaction from fans online. The outing follows recent comments Klum made about her husband, Tom Kaulitz, encouraging her to “eat more” rather than pursue…

    • CNN’s Jennings defends Olympian after DOJ tosses Reflecting Pool case: ‘He ought to sue’

      The Justice Department has moved to dismiss its criminal case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who had been accused of deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CNN contributor Scott Jennings said Hearn was owed an apology and should consider suing to restore his reputation, underscoring the consequences of bringing a serious allegation that…

    • Scottish Premiership: Mayo and Nisbet strike late to help Aberdeen stun Hearts

      Aberdeen came from behind with two late goals to beat Hearts 2-1 at Pittodrie in their Scottish Premiership opener. The result extended Hearts’ difficult start under Wouter Vrancken, while Aberdeen showed resilience to turn a seemingly controlled defeat into a dramatic home victory. Hearts led from the 35th minute when Oisin McEntee scored after a…

    • 9 Forgotten Netflix Action Movies That Are Flawless From Start to Finish

      Collider highlights Netflix original action films it considers overlooked standouts, arguing that the platform’s action output is improving in both scale and quality. – ‘Carry-On’ (2024): A Christmas Eve-set thriller starring Taron Egerton as a TSA officer coerced into allowing a suspicious package onto a flight. – ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ (2021): A female-led assassin film starring…

    • Father of slain Marine speaks out after illegal immigrant who killed son faces third deportation

      The father of a US Marine killed in a hit-and-run crash has spoken after federal authorities arrested the driver again, leaving him facing a third deportation. The case has renewed attention on repeat unlawful re-entry and immigration enforcement, as the victim’s family argues that previous removals did not prevent the death. The driver, Martin Martinez-Ballinas,…

    • Anime’s most overlooked sci-fi masterpiece is streaming free on YouTube

      Studio Colorido’s 2018 film Penguin Highway, adapted from Tomihiko Morimi’s novel, is now available to stream free on YouTube. The article argues that it is the studio’s defining and most overlooked work, praised for blending childhood curiosity, scientific inquiry and fantasy within an ordinary suburban setting. The story follows Aoyama, an exceptionally methodical primary-school pupil…

    • WWE SummerSlam night two streaming details and where to watch

      WWE SummerSlam 2026 was staged as a two-night premium live event at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on 1 and 2 August, streamed exclusively via ESPN Unlimited rather than through the traditional pay-per-view model. The show mattered as one of WWE’s flagship annual events, following a reported 1.7 million viewers for SummerSlam 2025, with the…

    • Lollapalooza 2026 Friday Photo Gallery: Charli xcx, Smashing Pumpkins, Yungblud, Slayyyter

      Lollapalooza 2026 continued in Chicago on Friday 31 July, with Charli xcx delivering the day’s headline performance and the Smashing Pumpkins bringing Olivia Rodrigo on stage as a special guest. The gallery highlights a busy second day of the festival and reflects its mix of major pop, rock, rap and alternative acts. Other Friday performers…

    • Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?

      Apple and Samsung are expanding leasing, subscription and guaranteed-buyback schemes as smartphone makers seek to encourage more frequent upgrades. The approach could make premium devices easier to access for customers who routinely replace phones, while ensuring more used handsets enter the refurbished market. Apple has launched its Apple Upgrade programme in the US with Klarna,…