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Nolan’s three-hour Odyssey draws millions without an interval, challenging opera norms
Christopher Nolan’s 180-minute film The Odyssey is drawing millions of viewers without an interval, highlighting a shift in consum
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Bayreuth Festival confronts its Nazi past and warns of democratic decline
The 150th anniversary of the Bayreuth Festival opened with prominent political and cultural figures confronting the event's histor

Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash

Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorbike crash at 56

Russell T Davies highlights palliative care value following husband’s brain tumour death

Spain mints 5-euro silver coin to commemorate 2026 World Cup victory

Kavinsky, French Touch musician behind Nightcall, dies at 50

London Literature Festival recruits Dua Lipa to drive Southbank Centre attendance

Ella Langley’s country hit breaks US chart records and reshapes streaming economics

Lost 2005 London gangster film recovered after two decades

BTS withdraws from 2027 Grammy Awards over new Asian music category

TV tonight: Tinie Tempah’s popular house extension series returns

Pop star Madison Beer and NFL player Justin Herbert announce engagement

Gomorrah: The Origins review, a mob prequel so stylish you’ll look for Al Pacino

The Vampire Lestat review, a mega-fun glam-rock musical … with bloodsucking

Amy Dowden credits Strictly partner for convincing her not to quit dancing

Cynthia Erivo and Damson Idris among stars in Children of Blood and Bone trailer

‘We’ve always been wary of working together’: Val McDermid and Jo Sharp on writing a novel as a couple

Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
