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Van Gogh Museum fires multiple workers for Pokemon shenanigans

At least four employees of the museum have been fired in connection with limited edition Pokemon cards.

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Harrison Ford’s Star Wars script to be auctioned in London

A coveted piece of Star Wars memorabilia is about to be auctioned next month in London. Warsies pay attention.

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Barbie Oscar snubs: Were they sexist?

The internet is ablaze with vitriol for the Academy not nominating Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig for Best Actress and Best Director for 'Barbie'. One recurring argument is that the motivation behind the omission is sexist. Euronews Culture debunks... Because enough is Kenough.

Food and Drink

Salt in tea? US scientist brews controversial diplomatic storm

It’s (maybe) war – and Euronews Culture give you the skinny on what could escalate into something very nasty indeed.

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UK museums to loan looted artefacts to Ghana

The UK is returning a selection of Asante Gold looted from Ghana over 100 years ago in a historic loan deal.

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'Doomsday Clock’ as close to midnight as ever – what does it all mean?

The Doomsday Clock is still at 90 seconds to midnight. But what does it mean, how does an Oscar contender come into it, how doomed are we really, and where have you heard of the clock before?

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Berlin scraps 'anti-discrimination' clause after backlash

The Berlin Senate has scrapped the controversial “anti-discrimination clause” for arts funding amid protests after cultural boycott.

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Art world accusing German government of choking pro-Palestinian speech

Reaction has decried in large part from Berlin implementing a new funding clause that would not allow those critical of Israel to receive financial support from the city.

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César Awards nominations: ‘The Animal Kingdom’ leads for French Oscars

Thomas Cailley’s ‘The Animal Kingdom' and Justine Triet’s Oscar-nominated ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ lead the way. Here is the lowdown on this year's César nominations.

Art

London gets 'CUTE' with new exhibition you don't want to miss

A landmark exhibit opens tomorrow in London, looking at toys, emojis, video games and more, to better explore how cuteness influences culture and society. And yes, cats are a main theme.

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Not Kenough? ‘Barbie’ fans are fuming over Oscars snubs

Yes, snubs are unavoidable when it comes to awards nominations, but a lot of moviegoers aren't happy about some major omissions for 'Barbie'. However, there are reasons why some Oscar firsts this year make it Kenough.

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Boney M founder and Daddy Cool Frank Farian dies aged 82

Farian was behind hits like 'Rasputin' and 'Daddy Cool', making Boney M a treasured reference in disco funk.

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Oscars 2024: Key takeaways from this year's nominations

'Oppenheimer' leads the way, with 'Poor Things' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' close behind. However, 'Barbie' got a fair few snubs. Here's the lowdown on this year's Oscar nominations.

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'An irreplaceable loss: 'Fire ruins thousands of artworks in Abkhazia

A fire engulfed the Central Exhibition Hall in Sukhum, the capital city renowned for regularly hosting exhibitions of Abkhaz and international artists.

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'Anatomy Of A Fall' triumphs at France’s Lumière Awards

Seen as France’s equivalent of the Golden Globes, this year’s Lumière Awards saw Justine Triet’s 'Anatomy of a Fall' win three key prizes, including Best Film. Hopes are high that it will feature prominently in the upcoming Oscar nominations.

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Norman Jewison, director of 'In the Heat of the Night', dies aged 97

Famed Canadian filmmaker and producer Norman Jewison has died aged 97, his publicist has announced. Jewison directed classics such as 'Moonstruck', 'In The Heat Of The Night', 'Fiddler on the Roof' and 'The Thomas Crown Affair'.

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Razzies: Anti-Oscars give 'Expend4bles' the dubious nominations lead

The satirical awards organization shine a light on the “worst” movies of the year... This year, Sylvester Stallone racks up the noms.

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Berlin Film Festival reveals eclectic 2024 competition line-up

The 74th Berlin Film Festival runs from 15-25 February, and the freshly announced Competition line-up looks like cinephiles will be treated to a very strong edition.

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Christopher Nolan to receive France’s top cinema prize

The ‘Oppenheimer’ director will receive an honorary César during France's Academy Awards next month.

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Mary Weiss, lead singer of The Shangri-Las, dies at 75

Mary Weiss, lead singer of the 1960s pop group The Shangri-Las, has died at the age of 75. Who were The Shangri-Las and why do they still matter to this day?

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