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Meet "Dad Harmony": The viral a capella boyband taking Sweden by storm

Five young fathers from the northern town of Skellefteå, Sweden, unintentionally became online sensations when their heartwarming a cappella singing sessions went viral.

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Cultural digest: The best things to see and do in Europe this week

Lyon in lights, Timothée Chalamet's 'Wonka', Nicki Minaj's birthday album and dogs with jobs - here's what to enjoy in Europe this week.

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Culture Re-View: Lennon's legacy endures 43 years after his death

8 December 1980: John Lennon is murdered

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Italian opera and 55 other practices added to UNESCO intangible herita

While opera and midwifery require care and considerate protection, the UN-backed association also listed Türkiye's olive cultivation as a practice in need of urgent safeguarding.

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Need help with presents? Here's the ultimate Christmas gift guide 2023

Out of ideas for Christmas gifts? We've got you covered.

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Taylor Swift named TIME Magazine's '2023 Person of the Year'

Pop star Taylor Swift has been named TIME Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year - the first person to win the title purely for her "success as an artist".

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How TikTok has shaped the music charts in 2023

TikTok has released its annual report on the influence of the wildly popular social media platform on the music industry.

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Culture Re-View: The day a Rolling Stones gig turned deadly

6 December 1969: The Rolling Stones play their most infamous gig

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Spotify to cut 17% of its workforce despite turning profit

Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek has said he made the “difficult” decision as economic growth has “slowed dramatically”... despite turning a profit of €65m for the September-November quarter.

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2023 concert film trend: Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is a box office hit

The post-Thanksgiving, early December box office is notoriously slow, but Beyoncé’s “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" defied the odds.

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Culture Re-View: Remembering Frank Zappa's greatest guitar solo

4 December 1993: Frank Zappa dies from prostate cancer.

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Compilation glory: 40 years of 'Now That's What I Call Music'

It’s the world’s best-selling compilation album and it celebrated its 40th anniversary this week...

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Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Amsterdam Light Festival, the world's most popular LEGO® exhibition and Wim Wenders' 'Perfect Days' - here's what's cool in Europe right now.

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Iran sends hip-hop artist who rapped about hijab protests back to jail

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was previously charged with "corruption on Earth" and was released from prison two weeks ago after more than a year in custody.

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ChatGPT turns one: The birthday threatening culture and creativity

2023 has seen some of the biggest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. The readily available ChatGPT is leading the charge. A year after its launch, what has been its impact on culture and the creative world? And should artists be afraid?

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'Fairytale of New York' singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The charismatic folk hero and frontman of The Pogues will always be remembered for his bittersweet Christmas classic "Fairytale Of New York", featuring the late Kirsty MacColl.

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Spotify Wrapped 2023: World's most streamed artists and songs revealed

The 2023 edition of Spotify Wrapped reveals this year's most streamed artists, songs and albums. Which ones have you been listening to?

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Foo Fighters and Metallica to headline stacked Hellfest 2024 lineup

Attention metalheads! The largest metal festival in France has just announced one hell of a lineup.

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Who’s on top of Apple Music's 2023 global song chart?

The top 100 tracks on Apple Music in 2023 have been revealed - with some surprises and the continuing dominance of Taylor Swift. (We're not complaining.)

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Rapper Young Thug's lyrics used against him on opening day of trial

Prosecutors portrayed the YSL crew as a "pack" with Young Thug as its "wolf" in their opening statement.