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Film of the Week: 'Beau Is Afraid' - Is Ari Aster deeply overrated?

With the release of his new film, 'Beau Is Afraid', it's time to ask: Is it me or is Ari Aster deeply overrated?

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Pelé enters dictionary - What other names should be added?

Football legend Pelé has entered the Portuguese dictionary as an adjective. Euronews Culture delves into this news, as well as petitions for three other names for dictionary consideration.

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The National: A countdown to the band's best songs

We count down The National's best songs to celebrate the release of the band's new album, ‘First Two Pages Of Frankenstein’.

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Jerry Springer, iconic US talk show host, dies aged 79

From the 56th mayor of Cincinnati in the 1970s to the infamous host of his eponymous talk show, Jerry Springer was an influential figure in the US media landscape.

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Everything you need to know about Disney’s big week

Disney is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and more films have been announced during this year's CinemaCon convention amidst further layoffs.

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Filmmaker Jafar Panahi has left Iran for the first time in 14 years

Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who has spent most of his filmmaking career in the crosshairs of Iran’s authoritarian government, has left the country following his release from Evin Prison.

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Ed Sheeran v. Marvin Gaye: What are the biggest plagiarism battles?

Ed Sheeran has testified in a Marvin Gaye copyright suit this week. But what are the biggest plagiarism battles in recent music history?

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Roger Waters to play in Germany following antisemitism accusations

An administrative court in the German city of Frankfurt has ruled that Roger Waters can play a forthcoming concert in the city after it was initially cancelled over claims of antisemitism.

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Irish Eurovision act fires creative director after anti-trans posts

Irish Eurovision hopefuls Wild Youth have cut ties with their creative director over anti-trans tweets

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Mattel launches first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome

Mattel has announced that it has launched its first Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome as part of its diverse Fashionistas line.

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Cannes Film Festival 2023: Full line-up finalised

We’re now only a few weeks away from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and the slate is now finalized.

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US singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte dies aged 96

Harry Belafonte, who stormed the pop charts and smashed racial barriers in the 1950s with his highly personal brand of folk music, and who went on to become a major force in the civil rights movement, died on Tuesday at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He was 96.

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French energy union threatens to cut power during Cannes Film Festival

Lights, Camera, Action! Except that first part may not be possible during this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Here's why.

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Tucker Carlson's controversial moments and a looming presidential bid

Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson's most controversial moments... And is a presidential bid on the way?

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Film of the Week: 'Sick of Myself'

Incisive, fun, sickening and at times sad in the way it exposes the loneliness at the heart of being noticed, Sick of Me is a vicious satire worthy of your attention.

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Marvel star Jonathan Majors dropped by management: Will Marvel recast?

Marvel star Jonathan Majors has been dropped by his long-time management company Entertainment 360. The firm reportedly opted to sever ties with Majors due to his arrest in New York City following a domestic dispute in March.

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Liberté, égalité, décolleté: The Playboy cover rocking French politics

Liberté, égalité, décolleté: Why is this Playboy cover causing such a fuss in France?

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Nick Cave: “Highly problematic” art can be enjoyable

Nick Cave has shared his views on how “highly problematic” art can be enjoyable and the growing dangers of AI

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How do you make your movie marketing better? Just add the Beastie Boys

Even if you're suffering from superhero fatigue, there's always one tried and tested rule: a Beastie Boys song makes everything more exciting. We explore this marketing cheat code...

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Could you tell this award-winning photograph was an AI creation?

Sony World Photography Award 2023: Artist refuses photography award after revealing his picture was AI-generated

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