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Lifestyle

Dance troupe set to dazzle Paris Olympics with celebration of hip-hop

Set to debut at the Trocadéro Champions Park on 5 August, Merzouki’s 'Dance of the Games' will showcase a blend of martial arts, circus, and live arts, in an ode to hip-hop.

Art

Long-lost Andy Warhol portrait of Debbie Harry to go up for sale

The portrait was created by the pop art icon in the mid-1980s using a Commodore Amiga computer.

Food and Drink

Why Rome is Italy's undisputed gelato capital

As Rome bakes under the intense summer sun, the city is solidifying its reputation as Italy's gelato capital. With a 14% increase in gelato consumption this year, both locals and tourists are flocking to Rome’s historic gelaterias.

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Universal wins rights to Britney Spears' memoir for upcoming biopic

Universal Pictures has landed the rights to Britney Spears' memoir “The Woman in Me" and will develop a biopic of the pop star.

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Video game performers walk picket lines in protest of unregulated AI

The striking performers are protesting against what they call an unwillingness from top gaming companies to protect union voice actors and motion capture workers equally against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.

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Archaeologists discover Bronze Age weapons and jewellery in Czechia

Discovered in Budyně nad Ohří, 40 km northwest of Prague, the site yielded eight axes, arm rings, pins, and a spearhead.

Food and Drink

Muffin mania: How a Norwegian Olympian sparked a viral food frenzy

In a country celebrated for its haute cuisine, delicious cheeses, and iconic baguettes, a humble chocolate muffin has unexpectedly stolen the spotlight at the Paris Olympic Games.

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New Elizabeth Taylor documentary reveals her life in lost audio tapes

A new HBO documentary, "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," reveals a vulnerable side of the iconic actress, showing her insecurities about being perceived more as a sex symbol than a serious actress.

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Princess Diana's personal letters fetch over €64,000 at auction

The 24 letters, spanning various years, offer personal glimpses into Diana's life, including her engagement, the births of her sons, and her father's death.

Design

Here are the six nominees for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2024

RIBA's shortlist for this year's Stirling Prize is made up of six British buildings that are "purposeful yet unassuming".

Culture news

Still toast-worthy? 19th-century Champagne found in Baltic Sea

The ancient ship was found loaded “to the brim” with luxury goods including porcelain items and about 100 bottles of Champagne and mineral water.

Lifestyle

All the biggest celebrity sightings at Paris Olympic Games so far

From Snoop Dogg and Ariana Grande to Tom Cruise and Zendaya, some of the world's most famous faces are descending on Paris for the Olympics.

Art

Long-lost King Henry VIII portrait spotted in social media post

While scrolling through X, an art historian noticed something intriguingly regal in the background of a photo...

Culture news

Paris Olympics organisers apologise after opening ceremony backlash

A segment of the opening ceremony, appearing to parody Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper with drag artists, sparked backlash from religious conservatives, who felt it mocked Christianity.

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Francis Ford Coppola seen kissing 'Megalopolis' extras in new videos

The 85-year-old filmmaker has been accused of inappropriate behaviour while working on the set of his self-funded sci-fi epic, 'Megalopolis'.

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Princess Leia bikini costume from Star Wars sells for €160,000

The outfit, which included its original hip rings and bracelets, was worn by Fisher’s Princess Leia when she was captured by the slug-like monster Jabba the Hutt.

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'The ick' and 'chef's kiss' added to the Cambridge Dictionary

Around 3,200 new words and terms have been added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year, including "ick" and "boop".

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How well do you know the Olympics? Test your knowledge with this quiz

As the world's most elite athletes converge in France for the 2024 Games, put your knowledge to the test with Euronews Culture's Summer Olympics Quiz.

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Missed the Eras Tour? Catch Taylor Swift's costumes at London's V&A

Calling all Swifties! London's V&A Museum is presenting a trail featuring a curated collection of costumes, guitars, and other memorabilia from Swift's extensive career.

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Manchester City and Sony to develop new football-themed TV shows

In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the landscape of sports entertainment, the owners of Manchester City (CFG), have signed a deal with Sony to develop a host of new football-themed television shows.

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