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BBC urged to drop Olly Alexander from Eurovision after Israel comments

The UK entrant for next year's Eurovision endorsed a statement by an LGBTQ+ “direct action” pressure group accusing Israel of genocide. Now, several groups are demanding the BBC drop Olly Alexander.

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Gaza benefit single announced by Massive Attack

100 per cent of the profits from the single will be donated to the charity Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders to help their emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount in merger talks: What’s at stake?

Not a merger of equals, but if Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount join forces, they would create a behemoth with an impressive number of movie franchises to play with...

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Calls intensify for Iran to drop charges against celebrated directors

Filmmakers are calling on Iranian authorities to drop charges against directors Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghadam, who have been banned from travel.

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Gérard Depardieu's wax statue withdrawn from the Musée Grevin in Paris

Disgraced French actor Gérard Depardieu joins the likes of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump as celebrities who have had their waxworks removed from the famous French museum, while his daughter defends him - denouncing an "unprecedented manhunt".

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What were the most played wedding songs of 2023?

The UK’s most-played wedding song of 2023 has been revealed... and the ginger wonder has done it again...

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Barbies, mugshots and babygirls: 2023’s defining memes

Warning: This article about memes, no matter how wholesome, does contain language some people may find offensive.

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Céline Dion 'no longer has control over her muscles' says sister

After having been diagnosed with a rare neurological illness last year, Céline Dion’s sister has given an update on her condition.

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Jonathan Majors found guilty of assault and dropped by Marvel

Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assault and dropped by Marvel, throwing years of Disney's plans into disarray. Here's what you need to know.

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How Sandra Hüller is taking over Hollywood and heading to Oscar glory

Euronews Culture sits down with Sandra Hüller, the undisputed star of 2023, who stars in Cannes winners 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'The Zone of Interest' - two of this year's best films. And the awards have already started racking up...

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Culture Re-View: How many US presidents have been impeached?

On this day in 1998: President Bill Clinton is impeached by the United States House of Representatives.

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Author who compared Gaza to Nazi ghettos awarded German literary prize

Masha Gessen made controversial comments in an article published in the New Yorker, writing that Gaza is "like a Jewish ghetto in an Eastern European country occupied by Nazi Germany."

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Red Moons, Guts and Diamonds: Here are the best albums of 2023

These are our favourite records of the year. How many have you heard?

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2023 study: Which European country watches the most online porn?

What were 2023's hottest trends? Which country watched the most porn this year? And how has Nintendo’s Mario gone from saving princesses to stirring loins?

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A new Pope & Harry on the throne: Nostradamus' 2024 predictions

Here are Nostradamus' 2024 predictions - and we’re not at all doomed and everything's peachy. (Brace yourselves.)

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Mickey Mouse becomes available for public use in 2024 - with caveats

Anyone getting any ideas of starting a film company or a theme park with mouse ears as their logo have another think coming...

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Culture Re-View: Remembering Keiko the Orca, 20 years after his death

On this day, 20 years ago, Keiko the Orca , star of the 'Free Willy' movies, died in his home of Taknes fjord, in Norway.

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Golden Globe nominations: The ‘Barbenheimer’ effect is not over

After scandal plagued years, the Golden Globes are ready for a comeback. Here are the nominees for January’s 81st edition of the awards - with 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' leading the pack, and European cinema shining bright.

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European cinema triumphs: LA Film Critics Association unveils winners

European cinema is having a great year on an international level. Jonathan Glazer’s 'The Zone of Interest' has been named Best Film of the Year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association, while German actress Sandra Hüller continues her awards sweep with win for Best Actress.

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Boycott Eurovision? Backlash as Israel approved for 2024 Song Contest

"'United by the music' or united by committing a genocide?" Eurovision faces backlash after Israel approved for 2024 participation.

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