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Tom Holland ‘Romeo And Juliet’ show target of 'racial abuse'

The Jamie Lloyd Company has said there had been a “barrage of deplorable racial abuse directed towards a member of company.”

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Why isn’t Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson endorsing Joe Biden in 2024?

The Rock, a beloved celebrity with a huge following in the US, has explained why he won’t be endorsing any candidate this year after supporting Biden and Harris in 2020.

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Goodbye sunshine: The ideal soundtrack to your total solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse, which will appear to many North Americans to have extinguished the sun, shouldn't cast a shadow over your music playlists. The Euronews Culture team picks the songs you need to listen to when darkness falls...

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Film of the Week: 'Late Night With The Devil' - Satanic Panic - LIVE!

What would you do for fame and TV ratings? While you ponder, seek out this devilish gem that slyly paints the portrait of the Satanic Panic in 1970s US.

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Who has been voted the most iconic video game character of all time?

Pikach-who? More than 4,000 players worldwide have voted in the BAFTA Games Awards poll - and the most iconic video game character is... Lara Croft.

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Oh deer: Why is there now a 'Bambi' horror movie?

This cinematic trend needs to stop... But it won’t.

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Kurt Cobain’s overlooked social activism – 30 years since his death

Kurt Cobain died 30 years ago today, and on the anniversary of his death, Euronews Culture’s David Mouriquand dwells on an often-overlooked aspect of Nirvana’s generation-spanning legacy: social activism and the importance of staying true to oneself.

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World's oldest man dies two months before his 115th birthday

Juan Vicente Pérez Mora credited his longevity to "working hard, resting on holidays, going to bed early, drinking a glass of aguardiente every day, loving God, and always carrying him in his heart."

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Uncover Netflix’s Ripley & 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' through the years

A new Netflix series based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley” is out today. Here’s why you should be excited, as well as an exploration of the many screen adaptations featuring Tom Ripley...

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Iconic French singer and actor Jean-Paul Vignon dies at 89

The French singer and actor “fulfilled the American image of the romantic, singing Frenchman”, leaving behind him an eight-decade career as a singer and actor in films including ‘Asphalte’, ‘The Devil's Brigade’ and ‘Shrek.’

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Artists warn against 'predatory' use of AI in music

Musicians vs AI. A new open letter from the Artist Rights Alliance non-profit states that when used irresponsibly, artificial intelligence "poses enormous threats to our ability to protect our privacy, our identities, our music and our livelihoods.”

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‘Truth hurts’: Lizzo rows back and doesn’t quit music industry

Somewhat predictably, US pop star Lizzo, who has been accused and sued for sexual harassment, racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment by her dancers, is not leaving the limelight anytime soon...

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J.K. Rowling will not be prosecuted after social media comments

J.K. Rowling's comments about Scotland’s new hate crime laws "are not assessed to be criminal", police have said, confirming that no further action would be taken.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in April 2024

From downtempo Australian electro to a holy grail of hip-hop, via one of Iceland’s best kept secrets, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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Forbes billionaire list: Who made it & where does Taylor Swift land?

Taylor Swift becomes the first musician to appear on Forbes' list solely based on her songs and performances. Where does she rank?

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Lawyer for dancers suing Lizzo calls quitting announcement 'a joke'

Things are getting ugly between the lawyers...

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Why is J.K. Rowling daring police to arrest her?

The Harry Potter author has dared police to arrest her, while prime minister Rishi Sunak has seemingly backed Rowling’s views that the Scottish hate crime law changes could threaten free speech.

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Casey Benjamin, who worked with Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé, dies at 46

You may not know his name, but if you’ve heard him play as a member of The Robert Glasper Experiment or with Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé or Kanye West, you remember...

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Nick Cave addresses cancel culture’s 'lack of mercy'

“There’s a lack of mercy, a lack of forgiveness,” said Nick Cave in a recent interview, referring to the act of shutting down and cancelling people in today's culture.

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Unreleased Marvin Gaye music found in Belgium - legal proceedings loom

Debate has begun over the ownership of demo tapes reportedly left by late soul legend to his Belgian hosts while he was living there in the early 80s.

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