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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in February 2024

From feverish indie soundscapes to 90s Californian alt-rock via melodic stadium anthems, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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Eurovision 2024: What's the controversy over Spain’s ‘Zorra’ entry?

Call a man a ‘zorro’, he’s a rascal. Call a woman ‘zorra’, she’s a slag. Warning: This article contains language some people may find offensive. Right from the start.

Art

The Beatles only painting sells at auction for more than €1.5 million

The sale of the work, considered the only artwork created collectively by the four band members, far exceeded its high estimate.

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US porn star Whitney Wright causes uproar after visit to Iran

US-based activist Masih Alinejad, who faced assassination attempts by Iran, condemned Wright for making the trip and for alleged remarks where the actress said "if you respect the law, you will be safe in Iran".

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Killer Mike issues statement following arrest at 2024 Grammys

US rapper Killer Mike has dismissed his arrest at the Grammy Awards ceremony, where he won three major awards, as "a speed bump". He is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

Lifestyle

How inspiring do you find the 'Saltburn' bath scene?

When tie-in movie merch gets inspiring...

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'Scoop': Sneak peek inside Netflix's Prince Andrew interview movie

The first official pictures from an upcoming Netflix film of Newsnight's infamous interview with Prince Andrew have been released.

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Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift's new album

Taylor Swift announced her 11th studio album while accepting Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys last night. Here's everything we know (including the tracklist)...

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Grammys 2024: Winners and key takeaways from a dramatic evening

Taylor Swift makes history and announces a new album... Barbie triumphant... Killer Mike arrested... The Grammys bring excitement and drama.

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Italian junior culture minister Vittorio Sgarbi resigns

Art critic and junior culture minister Vittorio Sgarbi has resigned. He was under investigation for laundering stolen goods.

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British documentary producer Isabelle Lawrence Thomas dies aged 39

The British born producer was found at a LA hotel. Reports state that she took her own life.

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Berlin Film Festival appeals for travel ban lift for Iranian directors

Calls are intensifying for Iranian authorities to drop all charges against two filmmakers and for their travel ban to be lifted.

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Polish director Agnieszka Holland: 'We need courageous films'

Euronews Culture sits down with celebrated director Agnieszka Holland to talk about her powerful new film 'Green Border', the European refugee crisis, and the limits of cinema in facing human tragedy.

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TikTok superstar Khaby Lame to make acting debut in James Bond spoof

The film, tentatively titled '00Khaby' will see the world's foremost TikTok star give James Bond a run for his money. Lame will reportedly receive acting tips from Will Smith...

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Film of the Week: 'Zielona Granica' ('Green Border')

An emotionally devastating indictment of a continuing EU crisis - and one of Agnieszka Holland's best films. It won the Special Jury Prize in Venice last year, and is one of the most gripping films you’ll see in 2024.

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The Berlinale 2024 jury has been announced...

The eclectic jury will decide who wins this edition's coveted Bears.

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Mark Knopfler’s guitars sell for more than €10 million at auction

The final total, including buyer's premium, was confirmed at £8,840,160 (approx. €10,333,000). Knopfler will donate a quarter of the sales proceeds to various charities, including the British Red Cross and wildlife conservationists Tusk.

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Daft Punk are back... Sort of

The defunct French electro house band may be coming back...

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Have we been getting Snow White wrong all these years?

Have you fallen prey to the Mandela Effect?

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What happened when Sesame Street's Elmo asked an innocent question?

Elmo takes the world’s temperature... Yep, it’s still burning.

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