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Rated and Ranked! The best European albums of the 21st century

We can sense the nods of agreement and hear the rumbling of discontent, but Euronews Culture stands by its much fought over selection. How many have you listened to? Do let us know your choices @euronewsculture #euronewsculture

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Film of the Week: 'Asteroid City' - Wes Anderson's worst to date?

Heartache, alien sightings and quarantine... Wes Anderson’s spin on the sci-fi genre only amounts to Close Encounters of the Exasperating Kind. Asteroid City ends up as his most parodical and emotionally unengaging film to date.

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Grammys: 'Only human creators' can win top award with new AI rule

Only 'human creators' eligible to win, recording academy says response to the use of artificial intelligence in songs.

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Film of the Week: 'Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light'

A stop-motion standout of this year's Annecy Animation Film Festival, one to keep a close eye on.

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Guillermo del Toro: 'We need to take over the asylum and then run it!'

Disclaimer: This article contains Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro dropping a fair few f-bombs.

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Bill Cosby sued by nine more women over sexual assault allegations

The lawsuit against the disgraced actor is filed after Republican governor signed ‘lookback law’ eliminating deadline on sexual abuse cases.

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Poland’s bus route 666: Farewell to the highway to Hel

RIP to the bus line which operated under the number 666 since 2006.

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Germany opens probe into Rammstein singer after sex assault claims

"Preliminary proceedings have been initiated against Till Lindemann," said a spokeswoman for the Berlin public prosecution's office.

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Marvel actor Tenoch Huerta denies accusations of sexual assault

The Marvel actor described the public allegations by musician and activist María Elena Ríos ‘false and unsubstantiated.’

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'Hair' and 'Everwood' actor Treat Williams dies in motorcycle crash

Best known for his Golden Globe nominated role in 1979's 'Hair', Treat Williams has been "the heart of the Hollywood since the late 1970s.”

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Wim Wenders named as this year's prestigious Lumière Award recipient

The celebrated director behind 'Paris, Texas', 'Wings of Desire', 'Buena Vista Social Club' and this year's Cannes highlight 'Perfect Days' succeeds last year's laureate Tim Burton as the Lumière Prize recipient.

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Can AI help pick the next James Bond?

Photographer Alper Yesiltas has used a variety of AI tools to cast the next James Bond and shares his opinion on whether artificial intelligence can replace “true” photography.

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Grimes on AI and streaming: Spotify should create an 'AI section'

Is Grimes ahead of the curve by allowing her voice to be used by anyone and suggesting that streamers should have an AI section? Or is artistic creativity threatened by AI-generated tunes?

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Annecy Film Festival 2023: The unmissable animation event

The Annecy Animation Film Festival runs from 11 - 17 June. Here's the full lowdown.

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Rammstein: Till Lindemann lawyers threaten to pursue legal action

Till Lindemann's lawyers have stated that they will pursue legal action in response to all accusations of sexual misconduct levelled against the Rammstein frontman.

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Film of the Week: 'Reality', a bone-rattling whistleblower docu-drama

Having premiered at this year's Berlin International Film Festival, Tina Satter's debut film faithfully re-enacts the real-life FBI interrogation transcript of American intelligence leaker Reality Winner. It's a minimalist triumph.

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Dragibus: The 50-year-old French sweet still clings onto its secrets

It’s France’s best-selling sweet and like Coca-Cola, the secret behind its taste(s) remains a closely guarded secret. Which is uniquely frustrating...

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Rammstein fans attending shows despite sexual assault accusations

The accusations levelled against Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann have fans divided. German politicians state that there is so far no legal grounds to cancel the band's European tour dates.

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AI reviving The Beatles: Loving tributes or worrying travesties?

Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to strawberry fields Nothing is real...

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Batman wins EU trademark fight with Italian designer

The Batman logo has been deemed distinctive enough by the Court of Justice of the European Union to keep rogue Italian retailers at bay...

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