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Famous donkey that inspired Eddie Murphy's character in ‘Shrek' dies

RIP Perry the miniature donkey, who inspired Eddie Murphy's character in the Shrek films.

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Aubrey Plaza issues first statement since death of husband Jeff Baena

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, 47, was pronounced dead on Friday at a home in Los Angeles, with a medical examiner ruling that he had taken his own life. His wife, actress Aubrey Plaza, has issued a statement.

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Golden Globes 2025: France’s 'Emilia Pérez' dominates with four wins

France’s 'Emilia Pérez' and the American epic 'The Brutalist' dominate in the Film categories, while favourites Shōgun and Baby Reindeer win big in the TV awards. Here’s the complete lowdown on this year’s Golden Globes and what it all means for the awards season ahead.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Ainda Estou Aqui' ('I’m Still Here')

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and shortlisted as Brazil’s pick for the Oscars’ Best International Feature category, Walter Salles' return to the big screen is not one you'll want to miss.

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Why Sony boss is wrong to blame critics for 2024 flops

Sony CEO says that critics are to blame for ‘Madame Web’ and ‘Kraven The Hunter’ flopping. Here’s why he’s talking utter nonsense.

Lifestyle

There’s a Squid Game Easter egg on Google – and it’s addictive

Google Search has a new 'Squid Game' Easter egg – and it’s more family-friendly than the show! Here’s how to find and play it.

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Nosferatu' - An exhumation worth watching?

Remaking a 102-year-old silent horror classic that is widely regarded as an influential masterpiece of cinema and the horror genre? Best of luck, Robert Eggers.

Lifestyle

Would you buy and wear an adult nappy to a concert?

It would be great to start this article with a diaper joke, but the only one we know stinks...

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End Times: Legendary oracle Baba Vanga's scary predictions for 2025

Baba Vanga, the blind mystic who supposedly wrote her premonitions up to the year 5079, is said to have foreseen what's to come in 2025. And it doesn’t look too good...

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You’ll never guess what happened to this 'Home Alone' star

Another Christmas is over and Boxing Day film viewing will doubtlessly have many of you rewatching 'Home Alone' or its far superior sequel... But did you know that one of its main stars is getting a lot of TikTok traction online?

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Beyoncé triumphs at Christmas NFL and teases cryptic message for 2025

Following the spectacular success of Beyoncé's Christmas NFL game halftime show, Netflix announced it is releasing the concert as a standalone special this week. To add to the frenzy, Beyoncé has posted a cryptic message, leading fans to speculate more music may be on the way in 2025...

Cinema

The ideal Boxing Day movie was released 51 years ago today

Squabbling with your loved ones over which film to watch on your day off? Well, the ideal pick was released on 26 December 1973...

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‘What’s the news?’: A guide to Kwanzaa

Described as a “political-motivator holiday”, Kwanzaa has become internationally recognized as a celebration of African culture and community. Here’s everything you need to know.

Cinema

007 vs Amazon: Is the James Bond franchise in trouble?

What is going on with the James Bond franchise? It seems that the producers behind the Bond films and the studio that bought the series are currently at loggerheads... And their creative differences mean that Bond fans are going to have to be patient for Bond 26.

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Kate Bush reflects on dangers of AI in annual Christmas message

“It’s been another year of exceptionally dark news. It just keeps getting worse, doesn’t it?” wrote the iconic British singer.

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Denzel Washington gets baptized and receives minister’s license

Days before his 70th birthday and following comments about how talk of religion in Hollywood is "not fashionable", the celebrated actor has been baptized and presented with a minister's license.

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People of the Year 2024: Who had the biggest impact on Culture?

Here are Euronews Culture's People of the Year 2024 – the most influential figures who impacted and defined a year in European and Global Culture.

Cinema

Christopher Nolan’s next (epic) movie officially revealed

A mythic action epic awaits the director of 'Oppenheimer', and he'll be using "brand new IMAX film technology", according to Universal... Here's what you need to know.

Lifestyle

Ho ho... huh? The strangest European Christmas folklore explained

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays.

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Wim Wenders on defending culture and Europe against nationalism

Euronews Culture speaks to celebrated German director Wim Wenders on how removing funding from cultural institutions never pays off, and how the "beautiful idea" of Europe needs to be defended against nationalism.

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