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Dolly Parton's sister asks fans to pray for the country icon's health

Last week, Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency until September 2026, telling her fans that she’s been facing “health challenges”. Now, her sister Freida has asked fans to pray for the singer's wellbeing.

08/10/2025

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Supermodel Lila Moss launches first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes

Fashion for some will always come first but by introducing the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, Mattel are showing, once again, that the world of child's play can be a space for the true representation of different social groups.

09/07/2025

Art

New rare icons evacuated from Ukraine displayed in France

In May 2023, France's Louvre Museum and Kyiv's Khanenko Museum carried out a secret operation to safeguard Ukraine’s heritage.

30/10/2024

Art

Fridamania: Why has Kahlo’s face - and monobrow - become so iconic?

Stylised and simplified, Kahlo’s likeness can now be found on t-shirts, tote bags, eye masks, phone cases, oven mitts and plant pots.

04/08/2024

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Maverick fashion icon Iris Apfel dies aged 102

The American made her name as an interior designer but found wider fame and fortune as a model and actress in her 80s and 90s and was known for her eye-catching glamourous and whimsical style.

02/03/2024

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In Memoriam 2023: The arts and entertainment stars we lost this year

From beloved "Friends" star Matthew Perry to style icon Jane Birkin, Euronews Culture remembers the arts and entertainment stars who died this year.

30/12/2023

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In Memoriam 2023: A look back at the music icons who died this year

From the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" Tina Turner, to the iconic lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, here are some of the musical legends that we lost this year and who will be greatly missed.

30/12/2023

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Eternal style icon - Princess Diana's legendary fashion sense explored

The late, great royal would have turned 62 on 1 July, had she lived. Euronews Culture looks into why she has always remained such an inspiration for designers and fashionistas across the globe.

01/07/2023

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Take a look at Tina Turner's life in pictures

Euronews Culture takes a look at the late superstar's life in photographs after she passed away aged 83

28/05/2023

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Controversy brews as Kim K accused of damaging Marilyn Monroe dress

The dress that Monroe wore to serenade JF Kennedy is a piece of history, did Kardashian stretch her luck by wearing it?

14/06/2022

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Icon or bygone: Is it time to hang up on Britain's red phone boxes?

The story of the red phone box - and its demise - is woven into British history. So join us as we dial the number of a national icon.

10/11/2021

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Pele's home town pays tribute to footballing legend with mural

The mural can be seen in the coastal city of Santos, ahead of the sporting legend's 80th birthday. Pele played 496 matches for Santos football club and 92 matches for Brazil between 1957 and 1971.

19/10/2020

World News

World Emoji Day: Ever wondered where emojis came from?

Watch Euronews' Emma Beswick explain the history of emoticons and emojis.

17/07/2019