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Remembering Donald Sutherland: A Venice flash that defined a true star

The late actor, whose long career stretched from M*A*S*H to The Hunger Games, died yesterday at the age of 88. Our resident film critic David Mouriquand remembers meeting him at the Venice Film Festival and how one interaction with his fans defined for him what a true celebrity could and should be.

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Boris Johnson memoir teased: Why is it already being mocked?

Publishing house HarperCollins is to “unleash” former UK PM Boris Johnson’s memoir later this year. And the promotional image looks like a teaser for a (particularly naff) horror film...

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Film of the Week: 'Kinds of Kindness'

Group sex. Cannibalism. Cults. Doppelgängers. Messiah figures. Dogs. And not as much kindness as the title would have you believe. Yórgos Lánthimos returns to his sick roots with his very own spin on The Twilight Zone. And it’s a blast.

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Why are Belfast rappers Kneecap challenging UK government?

The West Belfast trio say they are challenging the UK government’s decision to revoke their arts council funding application. They claim that denying the grant discriminates against them on grounds of nationality and political opinion.

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Sir Ian McKellen to miss further London shows after stage fall

The 85-year-old actor will not be returning to the stage in London after his fall earlier this week. He is expected to make a full and speedy recovery.

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Suspended prison sentence and €30,000 fine for Banksy theft in Paris

The accused admitted to the theft, which took place in 2019, but claimed that he had acted at the request of Banksy - without being able to prove it.

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Rare first edition Harry Potter book sells for more than €53,000

J.K. Rowling's book features some unique errors and was sold at auction alongside a copy of "Casino Royale", the first novel in the James Bond spy series, which features an inscription by author Ian Fleming.

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Just Stop Oil targets Taylor Swift’s jet – and fails to locate it

Climate activists paint two planes at random after failing to locate Taylor Swift's plane, as the singer lands ahead of her Wembley show.

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Queen catalog to be acquired by Sony Music for more than €1 billion

Queen’s music catalog is one of the most – if not the most – valuable in rock, with classics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Another One Bites the Dust', and 'We Will Rock You'. This deal makes it the biggest acquisition of its kind ever.

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UK police arrest Just Stop Oil activists after Stonehenge defaced

Just Stop Oil protesters have sprayed Stonehenge orange on the eve of the summer solstice, to demand the UK's next government legally commit to phasing out fossil fuels by 2030.

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London cinema axes screening of AI-generated film following backlash

The cinema’s decision to cancel the premiere of 'The Last Screenwriter' has been met with praise by fans, as the use of AI within the entertainment industry remains a thorny topic.

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Coldplay announces recycled plastic vinyls for new album 'Moon Music'

Eco-friendly vinyl practices are on the rise and British band Coldplay are about to release a “world first” that will reduce carbon emissions by 85% compared with traditional 140g vinyls.

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‘F*ck their art’: Why is Serj Tankian slamming Imagine Dragons?

System of a Down's Serj Tankian has criticised Imagine Dragons for going ahead with their controversial gig in Azerbaijan, stating that they’re "not good human beings, as far as I’m concerned.”

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What is this mysterious new monolith and who is behind it?

It’s happening again... And we still don’t know what it means.

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Film of the Week: 'Treasure' - Stephen Fry can't redeem this misfire

This frustratingly aimless road movie attempts to delve into hereditary trauma and the legacy of the Holocaust. Its well-meaning efforts are undercut by a script that makes the central protagonist completely insufferable.

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Taylor Swift announces the end of an Era(s Tour)

The end is nigh for what is already the highest-grossing tour of all time...

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Euro 2024: The teams bringing the best style to the pitch

Euro 2024 is upon us and it’s a sartorial feast to enjoy. Here’s Euronews Culture’s ranking of the most optically pleasing football kits.

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Sultry sounds: Study reveals what music people prefer during sex

What is the most popular music genre in the bedroom? Who's the most popular artist when it comes to getting in the mood? And how many people have admitted to wearing AirPods during sex? All is revealed.

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What is Ireland’s YES Festival?

Ireland’s first all-female festival takes place at various locations across the north west for the next four days. The YES Festival will feature over 40 events and more than 30 female artists from the nations involved in the ULYSSES European Odyssey project.

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Massive Attack protests Georgia’s attack on 'basic human rights'

The band's announcement comes as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Georgia recently, protesting a parliament-approved law regulating the media and NGOs, which for many echoes similar legislation in Russia.

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