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Will book blurbs become a thing of the past?

As a major publisher stops forcing books to have author endorsements, is this the end of the road for the common cover practice?

Culture news

Tate Liverpool renovation plans delay opening to 2027

Closed in 2023 for massive renovations, the reopening date for the Tate Liverpool has been pushed back two years until 2027.

Culture news

Naomi Campbell says she was impersonated in appeal against charity ban

After Naomi Campbell was banned from being a charity trustee following a probe, she's claimed she was impersonated with a fake email.

Art

Why is Poland going wild for this 19th century artist?

As an exhibition of Józef Chełmoński's work breaks records in Warsaw, we look at why the 19th century artist has reignited passions for art in Poland.

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Culture news

Finalists named for longest-running women+'s playwrighting prize

Nine finalists have been announced for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the most prestigious English-language theatre prize for women and non-binary writers.

Culture news

'Stand up for culture!': French artists unite against budget cuts

Protests have spread across France after the government's forced budget announced severe cuts to the culture and arts sector.

Art

Was a multi-million van Gogh masterpiece found in a garage sale?

Has a previously unknown €14.5 million Vincent van Gogh painting been discovered at a garage sale in Minnesota?

Cinema

Disney+ makes deal with France to stream films earlier

Disney+ films will only have to wait nine months to appear on the platform, instead of the previous 17-month wait after theatrical release.

Culture news

How AYOM bring African, South American and European music together

Ahead of performance as part of the France-Brazil season this year, Euronews Culture met members of AYOM to discuss spirituality, history, and bringing international musical traditions together.

Culture news

US authorities to allow copyright for art made with AI

The US Copyright Office has clarified its position on works made with the help of artificial intelligence.

Culture news

#metoothéâtre protestors demand change at the Comédie-Française

A hearing this month allowed one of France's most important theatre's to dismiss controversial actor Nâzim Boudjenah. But it's too little, too late for the movement against male violence in the arts.

Culture news

Harvey Weinstein begs judge to bring forward retrial over ill health

A judge has ordered Harvey Weinstein to be retried on 15 April after the disgraced film producer urged the court to bring forward the process as he is suffering with poor health in jail.

Culture news

840 encores: How a one-page Erik Satie piece makes a 20hr performance

This Spring, Igor Levit will endure the insane task of performing Erik Satie's 'Vexations' in full.

Culture news

New show from BrewDog founder has largest cash prize in UK TV history

Amid accusations that Brits don't work, BrewDog co-founder James Watt is starting a game show to fund British entrepreneurs.

Art

Paris Louvre in 'very poor condition' says leaked director's memo

A leaked memo by Louvre director Laurence des Cars has revealed the dire state of the famous Parisian museum.

Culture news

France announces measures to protect cabaret and the can-can

Famous through the Moulin Rouge, cabaret and the can-can will be given a cash injection due to new measures from France's culture ministry.

Culture news

British author Mick Herron wins prestigious Diamond Dagger

‘Slow Horses’ novelist Mick Herron has been awarded the highest honour in UK crime fiction.

Food and Drink

Salzburg factory produces its final batch of Mozart Ball sweets

The music has stopped for Mozartkugeln, arguably Salzburg's most famous sweets. Also known as 'Mozart Balls' the dark chocolate-covered pistachio, marzipan and nougat delights will no longer be made in the Austrian city ending a production line that dates back to the 19th century.

Cinema

What is the future of AI in film?

'The Brutalist' director Brady Corbet has responded to criticism over his use of AI in his Oscar-nominated film. We speak to those fighting for and against the inclusion of AI in film.

Culture news

Murdoch's News Group apologises and settles case with Prince Harry

Prince Harry has settled his case accusing News Group of phone hacking after the company made a rare apology.

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