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Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in 'Star Wars,' dies at 74

Mayhew towered — literally — as the 200-year-old Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk who co-piloted Han Solo's Millennium Falcon.

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France and Italy commemorate Da Vinci's 500th anniversary

Rome and Paris are setting aside recent tensions this Thursday to honour the memory of the Renaissance genius in the town where he spent his final years.

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What’s on in May? A curated agenda of exhibitions and experiences

A curated agenda of all the best the Arts have to offer this month.

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'Empire' renewed at Fox, Jussie Smollett unlikely to return

"At this time there are no plans for the character of Jamal to return to 'Empire,'" Fox Entertainment and 20th Century Fox Television said in a statement.

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John Singleton dies at 51 after suffering stroke

At 24, Singleton became the youngest and the first black filmmaker to receive an Oscar nomination for best director and best original screenplay for "Boyz n the Hood."

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Prince memoir, 'The Beautiful Ones,' to be released in October

Publisher Random House confirmed Monday that "The Beautiful Ones" will combine Prince's unfinished manuscript with rare photos, scrapbooks and lyrics.

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Don't know much about 'Avengers'? Here's a handy guide

If you can't tell Thor from Thanos, you've come to the right place.

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How can tech help the arts? Abu Dhabi Culture Summit debates the issue

The third annual Culture Summit was held from 7 to 11 April in Abu Dhabi, gathering industry experts from 90 different counties. The main theme of this year’s event was the discussion of how technology could be a commanding force for the arts.

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The latest on Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: An interview with Richard Armstrong

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a project earmarked for the capital’s Saadiyat Island. The museum is being developed near the completed Louvre Abu Dhabi, as part of the emirate’s increased tourism marketing spend by $136 million over three years.

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Artists tackle social issues at Sharjah Biennial

The 14th edition of the Sharjah Biennial, which runs until June 10, is made up of paintings and sculptures dotted across customised sites throughout the emirate.

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Locals are the lifeblood of Matera, European Capital of Culture

Partner content presented by Matera 2019

How does the city feel to you? This was the question posed to the citizens of Matera when they were tasked with creating an ‘Atlas of the City’s Emotions’.

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There She Grows, Earth Day and Cloud Farm

What’s new in the world of green living this April? We keep you up to do date with the latest ideas, trends and news.

France

IMMERSIVE STORY: Visit Paris' Spring hub for modern and contemporary art in 360°

In this 360° report, stroll around the Parisian art fair in the majestic Grand Palais – the "monument dedicated by the Republic to the glory of French art".

Italy

Matera 2019: exploring the European Capital of Culture's top creative projects

In partnership with Matera 2019

In this episode of Go!Matera, Euronews' Marta Brambilla discovers the projects at the heart of the city's 2019 European Capital of Culture year.

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Art Paris Art Fair 2019: Modern and contemporary art that is truly inc

It's the place to be in the French capital this spring — Art Paris Art Fair 2019 has opened its doors (the doors of the majestic Grand Palais, to be precise) with 150 exhibitors from 20 countries showing at the exhibition.

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France

Gun that Van Gogh 'shot himself with' set to be sold at auction

Dubbed “the most famous weapon in art history”, the Lefaucheux revolver is estimated to be worth between €40,000 and €60,000.

USA

DOJ to Oscars: Potential new Netflix rules could be an issue

Steven Spielberg reportedly planned to introduce rule changes that could block Netflix from competing for Oscars.

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Aretha Franklin documentary has premiere at church where it was filmed

"We're at the holiest of holies, right here at the epicenter of where it actually happened," the film's producer said.

France

The Eiffel Tower turns 130 years old

Seven million visitors climb the 300 metre metal giant every year.