David Mouriquand

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Berlin Film Festival: Budget cuts lead to streamlined curation

The celebrated German film festival will streamline its entire programme as it looks to save millions of euros. Despite the budget cuts, this may be a good thing. Here's why.

12/07/2023

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Aretha Franklin's sofa note ruled as valid will by jury

Two different notes found by Franklin's niece in 2019, dated four years apart, named two different sons as beneficiaries to her estate. Now, the tale of two wills gets its resolution...

12/07/2023

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Liberté, Égalité, Pas de TayTay: Taylor Swift ticket sales suspended

The French site stopped sales for the Paris and Lyon legs of the star's The Eras Tour shortly after tickets became available.

11/07/2023

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After 'Barbie', how have BLACKPINK and Netflix offended Vietnam?

The “nine dash line” map is quite the hot button issue when it comes to films, series and even South Korean girl groups. Here’s why.

11/07/2023

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Ancient Buddhist temple defaced by Canadian teen

An eighth-century Japanese temple and UNESCO World Heritage site in Nara Prefecture, Toshodaiji Temple, has been vandalized.

11/07/2023

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Kevin Spacey trial: Disgraced actor 'attacked man while he slept'

“You never said, ‘no’ to Spacey’s advances.” “You can’t when you are asleep.”

11/07/2023

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Cancel the rampage: Quentin Tarantino quashes 'Kill Bill 3' rumours

Audiences won't be treated to a third roaring rampage of revenge - and maybe that's no bad thing...

10/07/2023

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UK hospital trust apologizes for errors which lead to MF DOOM’s death

An NHS trust has apologised for giving substandard care to hip-hop star MF DOOM: "The care he received was not to the standard we would expect."

07/07/2023

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Swedish city of Malmö chosen to host

It’s official: Malmö will host Eurovision 2024, with the three live shows taking place on 7, 9 and 11 May.

07/07/2023

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Film of the Week: 'Les Filles d'Olfa' ('Four Daughters')

A Cannes 2023 standout is released in cinemas, a bold and unique film that confronts motherhood and religious fundamentalism.

07/07/2023

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And the biggest song of 2023 (so far) is...

We’re halfway through the year and the results are in: Miley Cyrus's 'Flowers' is the biggest single of the year to date, and the Top 5 best–selling songs of the year are, for the first time in chart history, all by female artists.

07/07/2023

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Luca Guadagnino and Zendaya to open 80th Venice Film Festival

Luca Guadagnino is back on the Lido this year, offering a star-studded opening film.

07/07/2023

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Aretha Franklin's sons battle over handwritten wills in upcoming trial

Five years after the death of Aretha Franklin, the final wishes of the music superstar are still unsettled. Thus begins a unique trial, a tale of two wills.

07/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: Farewell, Boris Johnson on Tell The Truth Day

7 July 2022: Farewell, Boris Johnson. And good riddance, especially on Tell The Truth Day

07/07/2023

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First Barbie, now Barney: How Mattel plans to dominate your screens

Life in plastic, it’s fantastic. Whether you asked for it or not, better get used to toy manufacturer Mattel dominating your cinema screens. After the upcoming 'Barbie', brace yourselves for a beloved purple childhood character to get his very own big screen debut...

06/07/2023

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MF DOOM’s widow accuses UK hospital of negligence in husband's death

The iconic masked rapper MF DOOM’s cause of death has been revealed, nearly three years after he passed away.

05/07/2023

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Actor Allison Mack released from prison in sex-trafficking case

Mack was sentenced in 2021 for manipulating women into becoming sex slaves for cult-like group NXIVM.

05/07/2023

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Nick Cave addresses controversy: ‘I’m not a misogynist'

"I'm not personally a misogynist. I don't have those inclinations, but I liked to write songs that were violent in those days.”

05/07/2023

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Surviving Glastonbury: Two baby owls rescued at Guns N' Roses gig

Two little owls are being cared for by a rescue centre after being discovered under the Pyramid Stage during Glastonbury Festival. Everyone’s hoping the Guns ‘N’ Roses set didn’t traumatise them too badly.

05/07/2023

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May the coin be with you: Anniversary Star Wars coins unveiled

Prepare to get collecting in a galaxy far, far away...

05/07/2023