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What's behind the runaway success of French-language music on Spotify?

Alors on danse... Across music, podcasts, and audiobooks, more Spotify listeners are turning toward French-language content. The likes of Stromae, Indila and Aya Nakamura are seducing wider audiences and crossing borders like never before.

Culture news

'Get Out' star Daniel Kaluuya to get statue in famous London square

The actor’s statue will be unveiled as part of the "Scenes In The Square" trail this month, to coincide with the UK’s Black History Month.

Art

Banksy’s bulletproof Union Jack vest on sale for €360,000

The now iconic vest, which draws attention to social and political unrest across the UK and highlights the endemic surges in knife crime in contemporary Britain, is set to go under the hammer this month.

Lifestyle

In pictures: South Korean model almost becomes oldest Miss Universe

The 81-year-old model narrowly missed becoming the oldest Miss Universe, but did take home the prize for “best dresser.”

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Judge rules 'Baby Reindeer' not a true story - accuser can sue Netflix

The ongoing legal saga surrounding the Emmy-winning Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer continues... Now, a new verdict can lead accuser Fiona Harvey to pursue her defamation lawsuit against Netflix.

Lifestyle

Europe’s oldest nightclub La Paloma in Barcelona re-opens

While many venues across Europe are facing closure due to inflation rates, rising rent costs, soaring energy prices and a shift in post-pandemic habits, a bit of good news comes from Spain as La Paloma, which opened in 1903 and shut in 2007, is reopening its doors...

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Celebrated British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89

The news of Maggie Smith's death has been confirmed by her sons.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Emmanuelle' - An aimless erotic reboot

Award-winning French director Audrey Diwan updates the original 70s erotic film with a strangely dispassionate and pointless drama that proves to be one massive anti-climax.

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Brontë not Bronte: How the literary sisters got their dots back

85 years after the misspelled plaque first installed, three of the greatest British literary names have been corrected. Because it’s Brontë, not Bronte.

Cinema

What are the must-see films at this year’s BFI London Film Festival?

Here are the 15 films you need to see at this year's LFF - from future Oscar hopefuls to powerful protest films and absurdist comedies, there's truly something for everyone in this 68th edition's vibrant line-up.

Culture news

James Cameron joins board of AI company – and faces backlash

A major coup for AI... A kick in the teeth for some creatives and fans.

Culture news

Shakespeare meets Radiohead for new 'Hamlet' production

Thom Yorke will orchestrate his band’s 2003 album for a cast of 20 musicians and actors, in an updated version of “Hamlet” that will focus on state corruption and paranoia.

Culture news

Billie Eilish partners with Google Maps to offer sustainable tour bets

As part of her upcoming worldwide tour, Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour, Billie Eilish is working with Google Maps to help fans make more sustainable choices when travelling to her shows.

Cinema

Isabella Rossellini to be honoured at this year's European Film Awards

The 'Blue Velvet' star will be honoured with the European Achievement in World Cinema award at this year's European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, in December.

Culture news

Lady Gaga announces surprise ‘Joker 2’ companion album ‘Harlequin’

Looks like we’re getting not one but two Lady Gaga albums in the coming months...

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World's first 'Accelerator City' to stage landmark climate action gigs

The English city of Liverpool has been named the world’s first “Accelerator City” for climate action by the United Nation’s climate change program. In November, three special gigs will take place in Liverpool...

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Olivia Newton-John song unveiled two years after her death

The proceeds from the never-before-heard song benefit the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, which sponsors global research into plant medicine for cancer.

Culture news

Student Academy Award winners announced and head to London this year

Here are the winners of this year’s Student Academy Awards, with the ceremony taking place next month in London as opposed to the US. Academy CEO Bill Kramer’s international outreach initiative continues, to further highlight global membership growth.

Art

Oscar Wilde's grandson condemns new statue of author as 'hideous'

The conceptual sculpture of Oscar Wilde, designed by late Scottish artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, has been criticised by the famous author’s grandson.

Lifestyle

Hitting peak 90s nostalgia: What we think deserves a comeback

The era’s influence continues to shape pop culture and fashion. And with the news that Tamagotchi is having a moment again, we look back to the 90s and consider the things we'd like to bring back... And no, Mr Blobby isn't one of them.

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