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German acting legend Udo Kier dies aged 81

The actor who starred in more than 250 films including memorable roles in 'Suspiria', 'My Own Private Idaho' and the films of Lars Von Trier, has died aged 81.

World News

Man sentenced to nine days in jail for rushing at Ariana Grande

A 26-year-old man has been jailed for nine days after jumping a barricade and rushing toward Ariana Grande during a Singapore film premiere. Videos showed him putting his arm around the singer before security intervened. He pleaded guilty to causing a public nuisance at the November 13 event.

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Robert De Niro honored in Rome with the Capitoline Wolf award

Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro received Rome’s highest honor, the Capitoline Wolf, in recognition of his Italian heritage and outstanding film career.

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Who is People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive?

It's a dark day for fans of Glen Powell and Euronews Culture Editor Tokunbo Salako... But it's hard to argue with People magazine's pick for 2025.

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Actor Tchécky Karyo, star of 'The Bear' and 'Nikita' dies aged 72

With around 100 acting credits to his name, Tchéky Karyo was the embodiment of the French crime thriller.

Cinema

Sean Penn on acting, 'Adolescence' and the importance of sunscreen

As guest of honour at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival this year, Sean Penn had a date with cinephiles for a masterclass honouring his career. Euronews Culture were there. Here are some of the key takeaways.

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'Dawson’s Creek' charity reunion for lead star's battle with cancer

The cast of the hit show reunited on stage to raise money and awareness for F Cancer and James Van Der Beek, the lead star who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer last year.

Cinema

Claudia Cardinale, star of '8½' and 'The Leopard,' dies aged 87

The world-famous Italian film actress, an iconic star of European cinema in the 1960s, has died aged 87.

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Hollywood icon Robert Redford dies aged 89

Some of Redford's biggest silver screen hits include 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and the Watergate thriller 'All the President’s Men'. He was also the godfather of independent cinema as the founder of the Sundance film festival.

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Celebrated ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Graham Greene dies aged 73

Best known for his role as Ziŋtká Nagwáka (Kicking Bird) in 'Dances With Wolves', Graham Greene's talent helped shift perceptions and address stereotypical representations of Indigenous talent in mainstream Hollywood.

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Chris Pratt criticised for calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 'wonderful'

The Hollywood actor described the controversial US Secretary of Health, who happens to be the cousin of his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, as "funny" and "wonderful."

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British screen legend Terence Stamp dies aged 87

The Oscar-nominated British actor died at the age of 87. He is best remembered for his role as Superman villain General Zod and other big screen roles in 'The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert' and 'The Limey'.

Cinema

The next James Bond? Unknown British actor reportedly screentests

A relatively unknown British actor has reportedly screentested for the role of James Bond in the upcoming 26th 007 adventure. Scott Rose-Marsh is the latest name rumoured to be taking on the Bond mantle, following Daniel Craig's tenure (2006 - 2021).

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Keanu Reeves set to receive stolen Rolex watches from Chilean police

Keanu Reeves will soon be able to wear his stolen Rolex watches again after Chilean authorities announced the Canadian actor had identified the luxury timepieces from items snatched during a series of high-profile robberies in December 2023.

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Happy 80th Birthday Helen Mirren! Celebrating an incredible career

Dame Helen Mirren celebrates her 80th birthday this Saturday. Euronews looks back at the six-decade career of an acting queen.

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Doctor pleads guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine

Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed last month to plead guilty to giving the Friends actor ketamine in the lead up to his death. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

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FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf agree to settle sexual battery lawsuit

The English singer had accused the American actor of "relentless abuse" in a lawsuit filed in 2020.

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Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star receive driving bans for speeding

Emma Watson and her Harry Potter co-star Zoe Wanamaker have both been fined and banned for six-months from driving by the same UK court after separate speeding incidents.

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Take a first look at the new Harry Potter

Production has begun on HBO's TV adaptation of Harry Potter, as the first picture of the lead actor in costume is released.

Lifestyle

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for €8 million at auction

Born out of a chance encounter, Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag has surpassed all expectations and sold for €8.6 million in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever bought at an auction.