David Mouriquand
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K-pop makes history by dominating 2026 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift went into this year’s American Music Awards as the leading contender, with eight nominations. But it wasn't to be. She left empty-handed, as K-pop dominated the ceremony and further cemented its worldwide domination. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s AMAs.
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So long, ‘Saxophone Colossus’: Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95
A true legend of the jazz world, Sonny Rollins recorded classics including 'Saxophone Colossus' and 'The Bridge'. Presenting him with the National Medal of Arts in 2010, Barack Obama said Rollins had inspired him “to take risks that I might not otherwise have taken”.
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Cinema
'Backrooms': Everything you need to know about liminal horror
Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels "off"?
An upcoming film taps into "liminality", an important concept in architecture, psychology and anthropology.
Here's everything you need to know about 'Backrooms'.
Food and Drink
Scotland urges US to ‘make haggis legal again’ ahead of World Cup
Scotland's national dish has been illegal in the US since the 70s. Now, the tartan rebellion has begun, with one of Scotland's leading butchers leading the charge. After all, how can Scotland be expected to compete (and win) if haggis isn't on the menu?
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Paul McCartney sends off Stephen Colbert as Trump calls host 'jerk'
A bittersweet but fitting farewell for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as the celebrated talk show host signed off the final episode with special guests, including Sir Paul McCartney. The programme's historic 33-year run has come to an end, with Donald Trump gloating...
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Ivor Novello Awards: Rosalía, Lily Allen and CMAT win big
UK awards The Ivor Novellos specifically recognise the importance of songwriting. Rosalía, Lily Allen and Sam Fender were this year's big winners, as well as rising star Jacob Alon, who won two awards. Here's everything you need to know about last night's ceremony.
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Bruce Springsteen slams Trump on Stephen Colbert’s penultimate show
On the eve of Stephen Colbert’s final The Late Show, Bruce Springsteen performed his anti-ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’. The Boss used the opportunity to thank Colbert, and hit out at Donald Trump - as well as Paramount head David Ellison.
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Everything you need to know about Stephen Colbert’s last The Late Show
This Thursday marks the end of an era for The Late Show – a beloved US cultural touchstone which is about to disappear. Here's everything you need to know about the final episode, the guests, the reasons behind CBS pulling the plug, and what could be next for Stephen Colbert...
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Aqua, dance-pop band behind hit song ‘Barbie Girl’, announces breakup
The band announced that they were breaking up on Instagram after having been together for more than three decades. Their single ‘Barbie Girl’ sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and became a huge hit on several continents when it was released in 1997.
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Filmmaker Jafar Panahi to face trial in Iran on ‘propaganda’ charges
Iranian director Jafar Panahi is set to face trial in Iran once more, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” He was sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Court to one year in prison and a two-year travel ban in absentia last year.
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