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Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland (under)sells Fyre Festival on eBay

“Entrepreneur” and Fyre Fest fraudster Billy McFarland has sold the brand IP on eBay for less than $250,000 - while still owing $26 million.

Art

Erotic mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii

The mosaic - dating between mid- to last century B.C. and the first century - stolen by a Nazi German captain and is considered a work of “extraordinary cultural interest.”

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Emmy nominations 2025: Young 'Adolescence' star stands to break record

The Emmy nominations have been announced, and while Apple TV+'s Severance and The Studio lead the pack, our favourite show of the year - the British four-part drama Adolescence on Netflix - stands to break an important record this year. Here's everything you need to know.

Culture news

The Oasis Effect: Which bands should reunite next?

Call it a comeback. If Oasis can heed their own advice and not look back in anger, then anything’s possible... Here are the musical acts we’d love to see reunited. And the odds we'll see them together again.

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Disneyland reveals controversial animatronic figure of Walt Disney

The pioneering animator and entrepreneur has been resurrected as an Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland California's 70th anniversary. The first images and sounds of the robot approximation have been revealed – and not everyone is happy.

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Beyoncé’s unreleased music stolen during 'Cowboy Carter' tour

Police have issued an arrest warrant for an unidentified suspect after five thumb drives containing unreleased music were stolen from a rental car.

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Take a first look at the new Harry Potter

Production has begun on HBO's TV adaptation of Harry Potter, as the first picture of the lead actor in costume is released.

Culture news

Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to get his very own university course

The course, titled "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City", will be available to students at a Philadelphia university this Fall. Do any European universities offer students courses on their favourite musicians?

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Hackers blamed for Epstein and antisemitic posts on Elmo's X account

Not even beloved children's characters are safe online, as Sesame Street's very own Elmo had its account hijacked by a hacker "who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts."

Culture news

Explaining the viral irony of The White House's 'Superman Trump' post

The new Superman movie is out and it is a fantastic blockbuster outing for the start of the new era of DC Studios. And The White House's official X account has joined in on the fun... Except social media users have pointed out a certain irony...

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Beloved and polemic French TV presenter Thierry Ardisson dies aged 76

Through an Elysée statement, French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the memory of Thierry Ardisson, calling him the man who “helped write the history of French television.”

Culture news

Man arrested after Stone of Destiny glass broken at Scottish museum

The glass display protecting the rare artefact was broken and the stone was not damaged in the incident. What is the Stone of Destiny and why is it so important in British history?

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Exit light, enter gripe: Metallica forces US government to drop video

The US Department of Defense posted a social media video with one of Metallica’s best-known songs – without the band’s authorisation.

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Why is Donald Trump threatening to revoke a US comedian’s citizenship?

Donald Trump has said he is considering "taking away" the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell - despite a Supreme Court ruling that expressly prohibits him or the government from doing so.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Superman' – A bird? A plane? No, a terrific reboot

This year’s 'Superman' isn't afraid to be fun and silly - and maybe that's the real superpower when it comes to comic book films in an age of superhero fatigue.

Cinema

France’s prestigious Lumière Award 2025 goes to... Michael Mann

The celebrated director of 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Heat' and 'The Insider' is heading to Lyon this fall to receive the Lumière Award, which honours a figure for their entire body of work and their connection to the history of cinema.

Culture news

Kneecap controversy hits French music festival as funding withdrawn

The French town of Saint-Cloud withdraws its subsidy to Rock en Seine festival due to controversial rappers Kneecap maintained on this year’s line-up.

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What are the best TV shows of 2025 so far?

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking?

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UK vs Oasis: What's the story (morning glory) against the band's fans?

A new study shows that not everyone is happy with Oasis' return and their fans. Why do they have such a bad reputation and is the backlash warranted?

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Slovakian music festival featuring Kanye ‘Ye’ West cancelled

Following a petition calling for controversial rapper Kanye 'Ye' West to be dropped from the line-up of the upcoming edition of Rubicon in Bratislava, the festival has been cancelled entirely. Here's everything you need to know.

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