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Adidas and Kanye West reach settlement after years of legal disputes

The Adidas' CEO announced that the sportswear company has reached an amicable settlement with the rapper, stating, "Whatever was is history."

Art

This robot artist is set to make history at a Sotheby's auction

Ai-Da's painting of Alan Turing, the father of modern computer science, is set to make history as the first artwork created by a humanoid robot to be sold at a major auction house.

Design

Meet the architects shortlisted for the 2024 Dorfman Prize

From practices rebuilding roofs of war-torn buildings in Ukraine to the transformation of a former lingerie factory into a weekend villa, the Dorfman Prize celebrates innovation in architecture worldwide.

Culture news

Watch: Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

Dune actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in NYC, thrilling fans and causing such a frenzy that police had to disperse the crowd.

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Why independent record stores are struggling despite the vinyl revival

Despite the growing demand for vinyl, many independent music stores across Europe are closing due to rising rent prices and the impact of tourism.

Lifestyle

Take a look at Europe's largest 'Day of the Dead' altar

Each year, thousands gather at the Casa de México in Madrid to experience the largest Day of the Dead altar in Europe, designed this year by Oscar-winning production designer Eugenio Caballero.

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Samuel L. Jackson honoured at star-studded MoMA Film Benefit event

Samuel L. Jackson was honoured at the 2024 MoMA Film Benefit in New York, with Denzel Washington and Spike Lee among the stars in attendance to celebrate his legendary career.

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Historic music store under threat in rapidly-changing Barcelona

A 140-year-old music store in Barcelona’s iconic Las Ramblas, preserves a vast archive of music scores across genres. Despite the rise of digital platforms and nearby closures, the store endures, though its future remains uncertain.

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Swedish orchestra makes history by performing with a robotic cellist

In a groundbreaking performance, the Malmö Symphony Orchestra have collaborated with a robotic cellist for the world premiere of Jacob Mühlrad's composition "Veer (bot)"

Art

Fin DAC blends personal style with artistic giants in new London show

Fin DAC is set to unveil his latest show, featuring half-and-half portraits that blend his unique style with the iconic aesthetics of influential artists like Yayoi Kusama, Pablo Picasso and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Design

NYC's Vessel structure reopens with new suicide prevention measures

Manhattan's Vessel has reopened with enhanced safety features, including steel mesh nets, after a series of suicides led to its 2021 closure.

Cinema

James Franco, Alfonso Cuarón and more pay tribute to Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Huppert was awarded the prestigious Prix Lumière at the 15th anniversary of the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, where she was celebrated by the likes of Alfonso Cuarón, Claire Denis, James Franco, and Noémie Merlant.

Culture news

Grand Egyptian Museum partially opens after decade-long wait

The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids has partially opened 12 halls for a trial run, as it prepares for a full opening after years of delays.

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Bear-y angry: Primrose Hill residents protest Paddington Airbnb

Primrose Hill residents in London are frustrated as Airbnb plans a Paddington Bear-themed experience, fearing it will attract more tourists and influencers to their iconic street.

Art

From Yayoi Kusama to Pablo Picasso: Your guide to Art Basel Paris 2024

From works by Yayoi Kusama and Salvador Dalí, to Pablo Picasso, Art Basel Paris is showcasing thousands of exceptional pieces from leading galleries. Here's your guide to this unmissable art extravaganza.

Food and Drink

Take a look at the Guinness World Record for the largest kebab ever

The Larnaca district municipality of Dromolaxia-Meneou broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest kebab, cooking a 75-metre-long sheftalia during the Saint Lazarus Orchards festival.

Design

First woman on the moon will wear Prada in historic NASA collab

Prada and Axiom Space have unveiled a specially designed spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission, marking the first time a woman will walk on the moon.

Design

'A triumph': London's Elizabeth Line wins Stirling Prize

Praised for its sleek design and seamless integration of architectural components, the London rail network has won the UK's top architecture prize.

Culture news

Oasis auction: Instruments and handwritten lyrics go up for sale

Noel Gallagher’s custom-built silver guitar, used on tour in the late '90s, is the star item in an upcoming auction of Oasis memorabilia, alongside other iconic band items like Liam Gallagher's stage-used tambourine.

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50 well-preserved Viking skeletons discovered in Danish burial ground

Beneath the sleepy Danish village of Åsum, archaeologists have discovered more than 50 remarkable Viking graves, which will likely shed new light on the everyday lives of the the formidable Norsemen.

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