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The American Experiment review – Tom Hanks’ history of the US is absolutely packed with big names
Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Mike Pence … the heavyweight politicians stack up in this sincere biopic of the United States. It’…
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'The Blair Witch Project’ movie reboot will haunt cinemas in 2027
The reimagining of the horror feature that became a worldwide sensation in 1999 is set to be released next year. Can it succeed wh…
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Rock in Rio 2026: Live music still draws thousands
The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a m…
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‘Like a phoenix rising from its ashes’: queer Muslim life in France – in pictures
Camille Farrah Lenain’s tender photo book Made of Smokeless Fire was inspired by grief for her gay uncle Farid. ‘He left without a…
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The Family Man by James Lasdun review – the killings that shocked America
Alex Murdaugh’s conviction for the murder of his wife and son was recently overturned. Where does the truth lie? In March 2023, 54…
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Which 16th-century artist painted on an upside down shopping list? Find out in the Art Fund museum of the year quiz
In the fourth of five quizzes, curators at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge set 10 fiendish questions to test your knowledge of…
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Deja viewing: the return of the cheapo compilation film
While movie mixtapes served a purpose in the pre-video era, Jackass, Demon Slayer, Peppa Pig and other theatrically released assem…
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Romeo Beckham to make acting debut in queer tennis film ‘Forty Love’
After pursuing careers in football, tennis and modelling, 23-year-old Romeo Beckham is making his acting debut in a new French fil…
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City of Culture legacy grants announced
Bradford Culture Company has announced eight projects that will receive funding of up to £20,000.
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Uncovering the West Midlands roots of Thomas the Tank Engine
It is Christopher Awdry's measles in the 1942 that led his father to create Thomas the Tank Engine.
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TV Festival to move from Edinburgh to Manchester
The event is relocating from the Scottish capital next year in a move to "radically" cut costs.
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UK’s museums and galleries left vulnerable to cyber-attack and theft, MPs warn
Report by Commons committee says government has failed to make concrete changes after recent security failures Britain’s museums a…
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‘I carry the pain of the world’: Oscar-winning singer Camille on her tumultuous triple album about motherhood
She has won acclaim and countless awards for her body-tapping, raspberry-blowing music. Now she has spent 15 years making her bold…
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From The West Wing to Blackadder: the best fictional prime ministers on TV
The UK sure loves speculation about prime ministers. So here’s some more! But who makes the finest – Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, J…
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Artist accused of winning prize with ‘imitation’ won Australian award with piece ‘influenced’ by Basquiat
Jane Allan’s winning Darling portrait prize painting has raised eyebrows after her Doyles art award piece was compared to artist N…
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The Misanthrope review – Sandra Oh brings riveting heart and fire to over-stuffed Molière update
Lyttelton theatre, London Martin Crimp’s heroic but imperfect modern-day version of the 17th-century classic is crammed full of de…
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Restoration work is completed at one of Paraguay’s oldest churches
After almost eight years of work, the San Lorenzo Mártir church in Altos is back to its former glory
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I Kissed a Girl review – this ridiculously fun gay dating show should never have been cancelled
It’s groundbreaking TV that’s hugely important for young queer viewers. It fizzes with the excitement of young love … and yet it’s…
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Fate of historic murals uncertain following Manhattan homeless shelter’s closure
The Bellevue Men’s Shelter was closed earlier this year after falling into disrepair, but efforts to document and preserve at leas…
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Smithsonian women’s museum launches augmented reality experience after congressional setback
‘Unhidden Heroines’ pairs important women in US history with monuments on the National Mall commemorating men of their time
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The Netherlands and Germany agree to return more than 2,000 cultural artefacts to Ghana
Details on the objects, taken unlawfully during colonial conquests, are yet to be announced
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Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape
The 45-year-old, who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was also convicted of assaulting two other women.
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LEGO's Julia Goldin named first-ever European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions
Chosen by more than 800 marketing leaders from across Europe, Julia Goldin was recognised for helping transform LEGO into a global…
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Versailles unveils gallery for 250th anniversary of US independence
Opening on Saturday 4 July, this gallery brings together paintings, sculptures and portraits from the château’s collections to spo…