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UK rapper Stormzy returns with star-studded 'Mel Made Me Do It' video

South London grime rapper Stormzy has dropped a start-studded video for his new single 'Mel Made Me Do It'. The nearly 11 minute video features appearances from Usain Bolt, José Mourinho and Louis Theroux.

23/09/2022

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The secret story behind the Chinese Theatre’s famous cement footprints

The producers of the James Bond film franchise have cemented their place in Hollywood history. But how did the tradition begin?

22/09/2022

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Brad Pitt and Nick Cave team up to exhibit their first artworks

Brad Pitt has made his debut as a sculptor, in a group show at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland. But what inspired him to start making art?

21/09/2022

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GTA 6 footage leaked: Is this be the biggest hack in gaming history?

More than 90 videos and images from the next edition of the Grand Theft Auto franchise have been leaked online. But who was behind the hacks and is this the largest of its kind in the gaming industry?

20/09/2022

Food and Drink

Oktoberfest 2022 in pictures: Germany's largest beer festival returns

Oktoberfest: Germany's boozy folk festival makes its returns

20/09/2022

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New York museums now required to disclose their Nazi-looted art by law

Museums in New York that exhibit artworks looted by Nazis during the Holocaust are now required to let the public know about that dark history. But what is the purpose of this legalisation?

18/09/2022

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Cardi B pleads guilty to New York strip club assault charges

Cardi B has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanour charges in New York court, avoiding jail time in a deal that closes a years-long case alleging her involvement in a strip club fight.

16/09/2022

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Ars Electronica 2022: Laurie Anderson honoured with special award

Ars Electronica 2022 recognised New York-based artist Laurie Anderson as a “Visionary Pioneer of Media Art” over the weekend. We thought we'd take a look at her influence in the field of electronic music and art.

16/09/2022

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Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for a record $10.1m

A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, has sold for a record $10.1 million. But is it the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold?

16/09/2022

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Paris exhibition explores the fashion of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo

A new exhibition is exploring how fashion helped shape the identity of Frida Kahlo, one of the most widely recognised and influential artists of the 20th century.

16/09/2022

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'Zorba The Greek' actress and singer Irene Papas dies aged 93

Irene Papas, the actress known internationally following performances in “The Guns of Navarone” in 1961 and “Zorba the Greek”, dies aged 93

15/09/2022

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Netflix's The Crown skyrockets in popularity after the Queen's death

Viewership of Netflix’s hit series 'The Crown' surged significantly around the world over the weekend following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

13/09/2022

Culture news

How the Queen became Britain's most well-known cultural icon

From being immortalised in art by Andy Warhol, to acting alongside Daniel Craig and Paddington Bear, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral aged 96, is one of Britain's most famous cultural icons. Let's take a look at some of her most memorable cultural moments.

09/09/2022

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Why has Obama only received his White House portrait unveiling now?

Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the unveiling of their official White House portraits. But why have the portraits only just being unveiled now?

08/09/2022

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What happened to Brendan Fraser and how is he making a comeback?

Almost 10 years ago the Mummy trilogy star Brendan Fraser disappeared from Hollywood's spotlight completely. Now he is returning to the big screen and could get his hands on an Oscar? But what is the story behind his comeback?

05/09/2022

Art

Meet Laurent Piron: The World Magic Champion who can make paper dance

A small ball of paper that comes to life, twirls and can be tamed: this is the poetic trick that earned Belgian Laurent Piron the title of World Magic Champion. But where did Piron learn his craft?

25/08/2022

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Fake food creations go on display in Japan... and they look delicious

A new exhibition in Tokyo is displaying super-realistic and wacky food models made from plastic. But why is this practice so popular in Japan?

22/08/2022

Food and Drink

Your taste preferences could be down to your genes, new study reveals

A new study completed by the University of Edinburgh argues that the reason why we love and hate certain foods could be partly down to our genes

22/08/2022

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Artists paint sunflowers on destroyed vehicles in war-torn Irpin

"Flowers For Hope", an art project painting sunflowers on destroyed vehicles in Irpin, aims to provide a distraction in environments devastated by war and raise money for humanitarian aid. But why are they painting sunflowers?

18/08/2022

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Watch: Brazilian police find stash of stolen paintings worth millions

Video shows Brazilian police finding more than 10 stolen paintings underneath a bed of an alleged trickster. But how did the group of con artists steal the paintings?

11/08/2022