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Are Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson long lost brothers?

The actors think they might share the same father, after McConaughey's mother made a shocking revelation.

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From threads to screen: Saint Laurent launches film production company

Prestige fashion house Saint Laurent is swapping the catwalk for the red carpet as they announce a new venture into film production.

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Why a Ukrainian filmmaker risked his life to save his dog

Stanislav Kapralov could have stayed away from the war in Ukraine. But when he found out his dog was missing in Kyiv, he packed up his camera and went searching. He discovered a country of people risking their lives to save animals.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Why is the 14th of April one of the unluckiest days in the calendar?

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Murakami has a new book out: Here's why you should care

Haruki Murakami's new book ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’ has been released in Japan. We look back at what makes the writer so unique.

Food and Drink

YouTuber braves French protests to find Paris' best croissant

The streets are on fire, but that won't stop the intrepid Luis Sal from travelling across Paris to find the city's best pastry shops.

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Culture Re-View: The first Black actor to win a Lead Oscar

Looking back at Sidney Poitier's career, the first Black winner of a Lead Actor Oscar on this day in 1964.

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'The Bodyguard' conundrum: How should people behave in the theatre?

Violence broke out at a British theatre after people started singing along to 'I Will Always Love You' at a performance of 'The Bodyguard'. Culture writer Jonny Walfisz weighs in on the issue of what theatre etiquette should be.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Happy anniversary of Sonny Bono (of Sonny & Cher), getting elected as mayor of Palm Springs, California!

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Culture Re-View: Kurt Vonnegut's five best quotes

On the anniversary of his death, we take a look at Kurt Vonnegut's life and some of his most inspirational quotes.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

The Good Friday Agreement and 'Derry Girls'; The Beatles break-up and more. 10 April is a significant date for everyone.

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Apple Music Classical shows Spotify's weakness for the genre

Think Spotify is perfect? The launch of Apple Music Classical has shown all the ways the biggest music streamer is lagging behind.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Did you know that Jackie Chan's birthday is on the day historians believe Jesus was crucified?

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Bowie's lightning bolt: New exhibition on rock's most iconic image

Watch that man! Name a more iconic duo than David Bowie and lightning bolts. This new London exhibition traces the story of the famous album cover behind 'Aladdin Sane'.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

A look back on the day ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest, and the continent's hearts.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On the anniversary of his death, we remind ourselves of the best songs Nirvana's Kurt Cobain wrote.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day in 1968, the US preacher, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. was fatally shot. His life and legacy is remembered here in pictures.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Happy 99th birthday Marlon Brando. We take a look at his best ever screen performances.

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BAFTA Games Awards: 'God of War' wins big but loses out on Best Game

The indie game 'Vampire Survivors' was the surprise winner of the top award at this year's BAFTA Games Awards.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

It's the 134th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower's opening. To celebrate, we look back on its place in French culture.

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