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Bruce Willis' wife opens up about the actor's dementia condition

The Hollywood star's wife spoke candidly on CBS' Today Show about his ongoing journey with frontotemporal dementia.

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David McCallum, star of 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' dies aged 90

The actor, originally from Scotland, achieved fame primarily for his role in the 1960s spy TV series and, more recently, for his role as Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard in "NCIS".

Art

Picasso masterpiece could sell for over €113 million at auction

The 1932 oil painting will be the focal point of a two-day auction event at Sotheby's in New York in November, featuring artworks from the Emily Fisher Landau collection.

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Marina Abramović invites visitors to squeeze through naked models

For decades Abramović has consistently tested the limits of her own physical and mental endurance. Now her work is being being showcased in the UK's first retrospective of the Serbian artist.

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Meet Marine: The belly dance teacher who became a viral sensation

A dedicated oriental dance teacher in Paris has recently become an overnight Instagram sensation. She now aims to use her platform to demystify misconceptions about the ancient art form.

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How Central Cee is bridging the gap between the UK and the USA

With his chart-topping tracks, international collaborations, and strategic efforts to bridge the gap between UK and US rap cultures, he's opening doors for fellow British artists to follow in his footsteps.

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Rare portraits of ill-fated Arctic expedition crew up for auction

A haunting set of portraits being sold at Sotheby's offer a fascinating glimpse into a tragic chapter of Arctic exploration history.

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This highly-anticipated video game lets you explore over 1000 planets

Space enthusiasts and gamers are eagerly anticipating to blast off into a new open-world video game adventure that's been years in the making.

Art

Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood to unveil new paintings in London

'The Crow Flies' paintings originated as cover art for The Smile's acclaimed debut album 'A Light for Attracting Attention'.

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Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell dies aged 56

Smash Mouth achieved international stardom through their catchy tunes, energetic performances, and with a little help from an unlikely source – an animated green ogre named Shrek.

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Barking dogs star in Mozart symphony with Danish Chamber Orchestra

Three furry superstars joined the Danish Chamber Orchestra for a very special performance of Mozart's "Hunting Symphony" at this year's Haydn Festival.

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French actor Mathieu Kassovitz "seriously injured" in motorcycle crash

Best known for directing and starring in the 1995 French classic "La Haine", Kassovitz has been injured while partaking in a motorbike training course.

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Best selling manga "One Piece" debuts live action retelling on Netflix

The high-seas journey to find the King of Pirates begins as the live-action version of Manga classic 'One Piece' debuts on Netflix.

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Kaliningrad: The city used by Russian filmmakers to replicate Europe

Russian filmmakers, cut off from the West due to the Ukraine conflict, are using Kaliningrad, with its European charm, as a backdrop.

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Swiss exhibition explores the wild and vibrant world of Fauvism

The newly opened exhibition features French masterpieces from the likes of Henri Matisse, André Derain, Raoul Dufy and Maurice de Vlaminck.

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Creative director of Supreme resigns, alleging "systemic racism"

The designer who became Supreme's first ever creative director in February 2022 has now resigned, accusing the company of “systemic racism”.

Design

In pictures: The end of the road for Volvo estate cars

Since the Swedish manufacturer's first model released in 1953, more than six million Volvo estate cars have been sold. Now they're coming to an end.

Lifestyle

La Tomatina 2023 in pictures: The world's biggest food fight

Workers on trucks tipped 120 tons of overripe tomatoes into the main street of the Spanish town of Buñol for participants to throw. And paint the town red.

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Colombia extradites luxury bag designer to US over illegal leathers

She's designed luxury purses for the likes of Britney Spears and Victoria Beckham. Now Nancy Gonzalez faces a 25-year prison sentence for using allegedly illegal animal skins.

Art

The best upcoming art exhibitions in Europe this autumn

Hoping to immerse yourself in the world of European art and culture this autumn but not quite sure what's on and what's worth seeing? We've got you covered.

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