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Sundance 2022 boasts biopics, gamechanging debuts, and a Kanye doc

America's biggest film festival will see viewers returning in-person after 2021's virtual event, with a rollercoaster of emotions in store.

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Where in Europe is making the most progress on LGBT rights?

The Chilean government has voted to legalise same-sex marriage, but where can same-sex couples get married in Europe?

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Here's the best nicknames for vehicles across the UK

Some keep it simple, some take it to the next level, but everyone has an attachment to their car.

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What are the most mispronounced words of 2021?

Newsreaders have stumbled over these words, but where do the biggest tongue-twisters of 2021 come from?

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Merry Saturnalia! Which Christmas traditions are actually pagan?

Christmas is coming, but do you know which of your favourite things about the holiday were practiced by druids?

Art

Is AI changing the art world?

Exhibitions abound of works created by robots which sell for big sums, here are some examples of AI artists.

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Turner Prize sees first Northern Irish winners in Array Collective

The group's work tries to cross political and religious boundaries in their native Northern Ireland.

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Baldwin denies pulling trigger in shooting during emotional interview

The interview, Baldwin's first since the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust", shows a vehement denial by the actor.

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Fiction causing friction: the real life people angry at biopics

As "House of Gucci" premiers, the Gucci family speak out against their portrayal. But who else is mad at the films that tell their story?

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New leads found in Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' film shooting investigation

Investigators have searched a New Mexico premises looking for the source of live ammunition that killed Halyna Hutchins.

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'Lovely Bones' author issues apology to man wrongly accused of rape

Anthony Broadwater was jailed for 16 years in 1982 for the rape of Sebold but was exonerated earlier this year after a reexamination of his case.

Art

World's first NFT ballet set to go on sale

London Royal Ballet's prima ballerina will star in pieces set to go on auction for £50,000.

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BTS give emotional interview on breaking cultural barriers

The band is playing in California for the first time since the pandemic. "Seeing the stadium filled with all the fans yesterday got me really emotional beyond words,” said band member, RM.

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Virgil Abloh: Celebrated Black fashion designer dies aged 41

The designer was known for his proximity to rap music, label Off-White, and collaborations with big brands like Nike and Ikea.

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What is the Bouba/Kiki effect and what does it mean for language?

Researchers have conducted an experiment on 900 people which shows intercultural connections between 25 different languages. This could be a breakthrough in the fields of linguistics and philology.

Food and Drink

Cannabis pizza on the menu in Thailand, but you won't get pie high

The new pizza by one of Thailand's most popular fast food chains is one of the first products to take advantage of the country's relaxed cannabis laws.

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Iconic Manchester venue faced with closure due to 'gentrification'

The venue is asking for signatures to stop its closure, claiming the real issue is unwise development in the area.

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'NFT' announced as the Collins Dictionary word of the year for 2021

Non-fungible tokens pique interest in list that includes 'metaverse' and 'climate anxiety'.

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U2's Edge to sell rock memorabilia to help struggling live music scene

The guitarist is raising money for his charity Music Rising, set up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

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Are NFTs about to shakeup entertainment industries?

Blockchain technology is slowly seeping into the mainstream, but how will it stand up when it collides with the law?

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