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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in November 2024

From dealing with grief through experimental pop to one of the best live albums ever released, via a surprising concept album, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

Art

Renowned German-British painter Frank Auerbach dies aged 93

One of Britain’s greatest painters has died at 93. Over a seven-decade career, his artwork – characterised by thick layers of paint and their striking emotional resonance – has been displayed in every major national gallery.

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Yale University introduces course on Beyoncé and her legacy

A course dedicated to studying Beyoncé is coming to Yale University next Spring. It’s not the first time that singers and songwriters have been the focus on a university course.

Food and Drink

Why are Cadbury Fingers no longer available in French shops?

The Great Finger Shortage of 2024: French consumers are (unsurprisingly) angry after the British chocolate biscuits vanish from supermarket shelves.

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Berlin Film Festival is quitting Elon Musk’s X

The Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, has announced it is quitting Elon Musk’s social media platform X.

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Toy company Mattel mistakenly lists porn site on ‘Wicked’ doll merch

American toy manufacturer Mattel has mistakenly printed the address for a porn website on the packaging of Wicked dolls. The misprint is "not appropriate for children", Mattel said, while promising to "remedy" the mistake.

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Here are all the winners from the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards

The 30th anniversary of the ceremony was held at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena last night. Big winners include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyla.

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Farewell Candyman: Horror icon Tony Todd dies aged 69

Tony Todd became a household name and a horror genre icon for his role in 1992’s Candyman, in which he played the titular hook-wielding spirit. His co-star Virginia Madsen has paid tribute to "a gentle soul with a deep knowledge of the arts".

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Bird' - The fantastical tale we need right now

Andrea Arnold's new film manages to fuse social and magical realism, in a harsh yet uplifting tale that will leave you ready to take flight.

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Hollywood producers speculate about impact of Trump presidency

Many in Hollywood are wondering how the new administration’s policies will affect the industry – especially when it comes to trade deals and international trade tariffs that Trump has said he will impose.

Cinema

Festival cancelled in Turkey over ban of LGBTQ+ themed film 'Queer'

Mubi, the global streaming platform, production company and film distributor, has cancelled its Turkey film festival over local censorship of the film ‘Queer’. The company said it is taking a stand for “protecting freedom of expression.”

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The biggest celebrity and online reactions to Donald Trump’s victory

“Goodbye, America. It was nice knowing you” Celebrities and social media users share their fears, disappointment and funny takes on yesterday's election results.

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Fears of censorship at Algiers International Book Fair

French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud, who won the Prix Goncourt last week, was not invited to this year's 27th edition of Algiers International Book Fair. And he's not the only one - which has led some to fear a "complete ban from publishing."

Cinema

Daniel Craig gives brilliantly blunt response over next James Bond

Craig is the longest-reigning actor to star in the 007 franchise, which has been ongoing since 1962. He recently shared his thoughts on who the next actor to play James Bond should be...

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First celebrity reactions as Trump on cusp of US election victory

Many celebs have started to share their reactions to the results of the presidential election - some disappointed, others thrilled...

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The Strokes frontman on refusing to vote: ‘The two parties are a joke'

The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has revealed that he’s refused to vote in the US Presidential elections. "I see little point in choosing between these puppets," he wrote on social media. His comments were met with widespread criticism.

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Tito Jackson's funeral held at cemetery where brother Michael buried

The news comes as the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been pushed back from April to October 2025, in order to position the film for awards season.

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Celebs head to the polls: Study reveals how much sway they really have

From Lady Gaga to Katy Perry, Julia Roberts to Zoe Saldana, celebs have been posting online and encouraging their fans to vote. However, a recent study shows that many Americans think they are better off staying out of politics...

Cinema

European Film Awards: ‘Emilia Pérez’ & ‘The Room Next Door’ lead noms

French Oscar entry 'Emilia Pérez' by Jacques Audiard and this year’s Golden Lion winner 'The Room Next Door' by Pedro Almodóvar lead the nominations. The awards take place in Switzerland next month.

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Michael Jordan reacts after fake Trump endorsement goes viral

A fake endorsement claiming the NBA star is supporting Donald Trump has gone viral on social media. Now, Jordan’s representatives have denied any endorsement of either candidate – unlike LeBron James, who has called to vote for Kamala Harris.

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