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Cannes 2024: The 10 Palme d’Or contenders you need to look out for

The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicks off next week (Tuesday 14 May). Here's everything you need to know about the Palme d'Or contending films that we're giddily anticipating.

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Cannes Festival reportedly bracing for bombshell #MeToo accusations

The French film industry is bracing itself for further #MeToo revelations about multiple male actors, directors and producers. The rumour mill is exploding, and a dark shadow could very well be cast over this year’s Cannes Film Festival opening.

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Pageant scandal: Why did Miss USA & Miss Teen USA both abruptly quit?

This week, both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA suddenly gave up their titles, leading to much speculation. Here’s why there’s mounting pressure on both orgnizations for more transparency.

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Film of the Week: 'AGGRO DR1FT' - A moronic and empty provocation

Maybe my vitriol towards this film is exactly what director Harmony Korine wants. And if that’s the case, hats off. However, he’s still getting my two cents, in the shape of a warning for anyone curious enough to buy a ticket.

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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest

Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturday’s final while almost 12,000 people protested Israel's participation in the competition over the war in Gaza.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in May 2024

From devastatingly intimate love songs to hip-hop bangers via lush soundscapes for a Parisian escapade, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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Not quite forever? Shirley Bassey auctions her diamonds

She once sang 'Diamonds Are Forever' - but Dame Shirley Bassey is now letting hers go. For a good cause.

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On stage protests and anti-Israel rallies overshadow Eurovision 2024

From Eric Saade to Ireland's Bambie Thug, on stage protests have taken place as authorities in Swedish city of Malmö are on full alert, with the second semi-final taking place today.

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Iranian filmmaker sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging

Days prior to the premiere of his latest film at the Cannes Film Festival, the Iranian court found Rasoulof’s films and documentaries to be “examples of collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the security of the country.”

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Venice 2024: Isabelle Huppert to lead 81st Venice Film Festival jury

The actress will present the Golden Lion and other awards at the 81st edition of the annual film festival.

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Legendary Nirvana and Pixies ‘engineer’ Steve Albini dies aged 61

Albini was best known for engineering albums for Pixies, Nirvana and PJ Harvey. He did not take royalties from records he worked on. The rock world says goodbye to a true legend.

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Who will win Eurovision 2024? Here are Euronews Culture's predictions

"12 POINTS TO..." Here are our predictions on which act will win Eurovision this year.

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Film of the Week: 'Pendant ce temps sur Terre' ('Meanwhile on Earth')

Close Encounters of the Trading Kind.

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Eurovision: Israel contestant warned to stay in her hotel room

As protest from Palestinian sympathisers and fellow entrants loom in Eurovision host city Malmö, Eden Golan has been advised to stay out of sight when not performing.

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Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutors seek retrial as early as September

US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York. The shamed movie mogul could face a fresh trial as early as September.

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FKA Twigs develops deepfake ‘AI Twigs’ to interact with fans

FKA Twigs has revealed that she has created an AI clone of herself, while condemning unauthorised deepfakes.

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Know your Swift! Class announced for parents needing to keep up

A Scottish college is offering a course on Taylor Swift to educate parents accompanying children to the singer's sold-out The Eras Tour. They'll become Swifties in no time.

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Daniel Radcliffe speaks out on J.K. Rowling rift over trans rights

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who is starring in the Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along", has spoken out against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments she has made online.

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The Best Film of All Time revealed by Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a list of the 300 Best Films of All Time - and the Top 10 may surprise you...

Art

Why are we still being scammed by immersive art exhibitions?

After two failed attempts at getting on board with so-called “Immersive Exhibitions”, which continue to sprout everywhere in European cities, here’s why these art experiences need to end once and for all.

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