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David Mouriquand

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Forget Taylor Swift: Here’s the real tortured poet worth celebrating

The 1999 coming-of-age rom-com - and one of the best Shakespeare adaptations out there – just turned 25, and Kat is the tortured poet we all need right now. Sorry, Taylor.

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John Lennon’s long-lost guitar heads to auction

The long-lost guitar, played by John Lennon, could set a new world record as "the highest-selling Beatles guitar."

Art

A room of her own: Louvre to give ‘disappointing’ Mona Lisa new digs

France’s Louvre could move the Mona Lisa to her own basement room. Here’s why.

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UK government rejects findings of Misogyny In Music report

The UK government has rejected the recommendations suggested by the Misogyny In Music report to improve gender equality in the music industry.

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Fancy an item from Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe?

More than 200 items spanning 40 years will be sold in a two-part auction this summer, with part of the sale proceeds going to charity.

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How did these 90s one-hit-wonders become most played artist ever?

Yes, you read correctly. Rednex, the 90s Eurodance band, have broken a YouTube record to beat Adele's best efforts. And now, their hit ‘Cotten Eye Joe’ has been heard by 4% of the world's population.

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Céline Dion on touring again: 'I don't know - my body will tell me'

The singer opens up about her life ever since her career was put on hold due to a rare autoimmune condition, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), in 2022.

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Pulitzer-winner David Mamet blasts Hollywood's diversity efforts

During the L.A. Times Festival of Books, David Mamet spoke out against the initiatives in Hollywood to create diversity, equity, and inclusion - referred to as DEI.

Food and Drink

Why is Milan poised to ban ice cream and pizza after midnight?

In an effort to address a barrage of noise complaints, Milan is preparing to ban late-night snacks. This war on ice cream isn’t new, and does not sit well with many...

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UNESCO World Book Day: The books that made us

For UNESCO World Book Day, the Euronews Culture team shares the books that made them - as well as their reading recommendations.

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Earth Day: David Bowie featuring Mother Nature - What is Sounds Right?

Mother Nature is now recognised as an official artist with her own profile on major streaming platforms. It's all part of the initiative Sounds Right, which has been launched by The Museum for the United Nations.

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Why are Taylor Swift fans rushing to a London pub?

A new Spotify record... Patti Smith reacts to being namechecked on 'The Tortured Poets Department'... And a London pub is trying to keep up... Here's the latest in TayTay's world.

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Film of the Week: 'Civil War' - A jaw-droppingly tense thriller

2024's most controversial film is here - and it demands a theatrical experience.

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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department': Our verdict

Taylor Swift’s 11th album has dropped - and Euronews Culture’s resident Swiftie shares his verdict.

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How is #MeTooStandUp shaking up the French comedy scene?

The #MeTooStandUp campaign, which denounces sexist and sexual violence in the world of comedy, plans to shake things up. Because sexual and sexist harassment is no laughing matter.

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Record Store Day 2024: What releases should you be looking out for?

Here are our picks for the best Record Store Day releases for 2024.

Food and Drink

Are you up to the challenge of this Italian restaurant?

Did Romeo and Juliet have smartphones? We think not. An Italian restaurant in Verona is tackling a modern problem in the best way imaginable.

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Why is this UK festival being boycotted and how is Barclays involved?

Half of the line-up of one of the UK's best festivals has signed a statement demanding The Great Escape drop their sponsorship with Barclays bank. Here's why.

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Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024

The heartrending winning photo of this year's World Press Photo of the Year depicts a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece. WARNING: This article contains images which some readers may find distressing.

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Eurovision 2024: Terror threats mount as police issues statement

Swedish police state that the security protocols will be "rigorous" for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest next month - one of the most controversial editions in recent memory.

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