David Mouriquand
Art
Celebrity-designed toilet seats to be auctioned for charity WaterAid
Toilet seats designed by several artists and celebrities are to be auctioned for WaterAid. "It’s easy to take toilets for granted, but together with clean water and good hygiene, they can save lives," says WaterAid chief executive.
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Three artists on the comeback trail: Manu Chao, Jamie xx & Katy Perry
Manu Chao is back after 17 years since his last studio effort.
Jamie xx took nine years to follow up his stunning debut ‘In Colour’.
Katy Perry releases her seventh album after the critical and commercial flop of ‘Smile’ in 2020.
All are on the hunt for a comeback. Who succeeds?
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Ex-The Smiths frontman Morrissey fires management team
Bigmouth Strikes Again... Morrissey has fired his management team after having previously claimed that his ex-bandmate Johnny Marr owns "100 per cent trademark rights" to The Smiths' name, and that he had “ignored” an offer for a 2025 tour. The claims were debunked this week.
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Have archaeologists uncovered the remains of a famed French poet?
Archaeological excavations at Notre-Dame de Paris have uncovered a burial site that could be that of the French poet Joachim du Bellay (1522 - 1560), whose grave has been sought since the 18th century. But doubts remain...
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Nine Inch Nails photography exhibition to open in London
The collection of photographs by Jonathan Rach hits London next month. ‘The Downward Spiral Exhibition’ coincides with the 30th anniversary of Nine Inch Nails' second album 'The Downward Spiral', and features "unseen" images from NIN's 1994-1996 'Self Destruct' tour.
Cinema
Here's what not to miss at this year's Festival Lumière 2024
Cinephiles rejoice! The 2024 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon next month, and with a rich and eclectic program, this 16th edition promises to be yet another vibrant tribute to cinema in all its forms. Here’s the lowdown on the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.
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Iranian resistance on film two years after Mahsa Amini's death
Two years after the death of Mahsa Amini, two Iranian films which defy state censorship and expose the crimes of the Islamic State begin their European rollouts in cinemas. They remind us how fortunate we are to have filmmakers who dare to challenge oppression, misogyny and tyranny.
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Film of the Week: ‘The Substance’ - A spine-cleaving triumph
For her second film, which won Best Screenplay in Cannes this year, French director Coralie Fargeat delivers a gory parable about the fetishisation of youth. It’s a demented fairytale you won’t want to miss, and 2024’s best horror film. Warning: Weak stomachs need not apply.
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The Simpsons’ pet dog is going viral after the Trump-Harris debate
“They’re eating the dogs”: Trump peddled false claims about immigrants in last night's debate, leading him to be fact-checked live on air. It also led to a flurry of memes featuring animals and The Simpson’s dog, Santa’s Little Helper.
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