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Controversial French director Bertrand Blier dies aged 85

The provocative French filmmaker left his mark on 1970s and 1980s cinema. He won several awards, including an Oscar in 1979.

Cinema

Berlin Film Festival reveals promising 2025 Competition line-up

New films by Richard Linklater, Lucile Hadžihalilović, Radu Jude and Berlinale ubiquitous Hong Sang-soo will compete for this year's Golden Bear. Here's the lowdown on one of the most promising Berlinale line-ups in recent years.

Cinema

Emilia Pérez sets record at France’s Prix Lumières 2025 ceremony

Jacques Audiard's prize-winning film continues its awards sweep and looks set to dominate during awards season in both France and the US.

Lifestyle

Why is Melania Trump's inauguration hat going viral?

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States yesterday and many are focusing on the first lady's fashion statement - a hat which is the source of much speculation.

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Culture news

Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes has dies aged 65

Sykes was best known for his time with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy. A true rock legend.

Cinema

James Cameron shares (exciting?) updates about third Avatar film

It's coming to your screens in December. It's going to be long. And it's going to be surprising, according to the Oscar-winning director.

Culture news

Teen pleads guilty in fatal stabbings at UK Taylor Swift dance class

A British teenager who stabbed three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift dance event has pleaded guilty to murder.

Culture news

How to honour David Lynch on what would have been his 79th birthday

David Lynch’s children – Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Lula Lynch – have invited mourning fans to join in a 10-minute worldwide group session today to "meditate, reflect, and send positivity into the universe."

Culture news

Are you joining R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe on his Meta boycott?

It’s the end of the world as we know it... and we should be logging off. “Are we too addicted we can’t log off even for one week?”

Culture news

Teen goes on trial over UK stabbings at Taylor Swift dance class

The trial of Axel Rudakubana, arrested for three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder, is expected to last four weeks.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'A Real Pain' - A moving and funny Holocaust tour

Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs and stars alongside a scene-stealing Kieran Culkin in this smart and deceptively profound exploration of generational trauma.

Cinema

Remembering the wonderful and strange (and quiche-loving) David Lynch

Euronews Culture's resident film critic remembers David Lynch and how he nearly got fired after meeting the American director during a French film festival.

Culture news

Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish to perform at FireAid benefit concert

Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Many of the performers have been announced...

Culture news

Donald Trump appoints Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of actors Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone as ambassadors to help make Hollywood "bigger, better and stronger".

Culture news

Timothée Chalamet fined for red carpet stunt in UK

Timothée Chalamet has revealed on a French TV show that he was given a fine for riding a Lime e-bike on the red carpet for the UK premiere of 'A Complete Unknown.'

Food and Drink

Can Donald Trump inauguration gift reignite Coca-Cola vs Pepsi war?

A welcoming gesture from Coca-Cola marks an apparent shift in relations between the soon-to-be 47th president and the company, which previously slammed Trump and the January 6 Capitol attack. Critics are already saying they will be switching to Pepsi...

Culture news

Drake officially sues Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar diss track

When will it end? Just when you thought it was all over and that Drake would star focusing on music again, the derided Canadian rapper has doubled down – becoming less “Certified Lover Boy” and more “Certified Lawyer Boy”.

Culture news

Brad Pitt responds to French woman scammed by his AI likeness

“It’s awful that scammers take advantage of the strong bond between fans and celebrities," says the statement from Brad Pitt’s representatives.

Cinema

BAFTA nominations: ‘Conclave’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ lead the race

The most prestigious film awards in the UK, and a big part of awards season internationally, has announced its nominations, which further highlight how unpredictable this awards season remains.

Culture news

Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has scrapped a legal case against Universal Music and Spotify, in which he accused the companies of conspiring to boost the streams of Kendrick Lamar's diss track against him.

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