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What is Biden’s ‘Taylor Swift Plan’ – and why is MAGA on the warpath?

President Joe Biden is reportedly seeking TayTay’s endorsement once more in order to swing this year’s US presidential election – something which has led to some outrageous conspiracy theories. Here’s the breakdown.

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Roger Waters dropped by music publisher BMG over Israel comments

Waters' antisemitic statements "have infuriated his former bandmates". Now, German-based international music company BMG, which combines the activities of a music publisher and a record label, is reportedly cutting ties with the artist.

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Judge orders Marilyn Manson to pay Evan Rachel Wood's legal fees

A judge has ordered Manson to pay Wood's legal tab for her defense against his defamation suit against her. The trial is set to take place in May.

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Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler to auction 120 of his guitars

A quarter of the proceeds from the sale of the legendary British musician's guitar collection will go to the British Red Cross and other charities.

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French ‘Ratatouille’ restaurant ‘loses’ more than €1.5m worth of wine

Carber-nay. More than €1.5 million worth of vintages have mysteriously disappeared from one of France’s most prestigious restaurants, with no signs of a break in.

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New UK report states women in music industry face ‘endemic’ misoygyny

A report from a committee of UK MPs says the music industry remains a "boys' club" where sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse is "endemic”.

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No prison time for dying thief who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers

The judge stressed he did "not want to minimize the seriousness" of the crime, but the thief is expected to die within the next few months due to health complications.

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'Dune: Part 2' is going viral for a bizarre movie tie-in product

Any publicity is good publicity... Even if it gives you nightmares. What happens when tie-in movie merchandising goes wrong?

Art

Check out the cute and funny winners of The Nature Photography Contest

“Nature photography is a great way to raise awareness on how crucial it is to protect our planet.”

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English Breakfast Society angers Brits over breakfast change

The chair of the English Breakfast Society is urging people to add pineapple to their breakfast... And Brits don’t seem too thrilled about it.

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Pornographic deepfakes of Taylor Swift spark calls for new legislation

Why are searches for the world’s most famous pop star blocked on X, and how is the issue creating uproar straight to the White House?

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Jennifer Lopez to produce Bob the Builder film set in Puerto Rico

Can we fix it? Jenny can!

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Van Gogh Museum fires multiple workers for Pokemon shenanigans

At least four employees of the museum have been fired in connection with limited edition Pokemon cards.

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Harrison Ford’s Star Wars script to be auctioned in London

A coveted piece of Star Wars memorabilia is about to be auctioned next month in London. Warsies pay attention.

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Barbie Oscar snubs: Were they sexist?

The internet is ablaze with vitriol for the Academy not nominating Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig for Best Actress and Best Director for 'Barbie'. One recurring argument is that the motivation behind the omission is sexist. Euronews Culture debunks... Because enough is Kenough.

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Salt in tea? US scientist brews controversial diplomatic storm

It’s (maybe) war – and Euronews Culture give you the skinny on what could escalate into something very nasty indeed.

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UK museums to loan looted artefacts to Ghana

The UK is returning a selection of Asante Gold looted from Ghana over 100 years ago in a historic loan deal.

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'Doomsday Clock’ as close to midnight as ever – what does it all mean?

The Doomsday Clock is still at 90 seconds to midnight. But what does it mean, how does an Oscar contender come into it, how doomed are we really, and where have you heard of the clock before?

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Berlin scraps 'anti-discrimination' clause after backlash

The Berlin Senate has scrapped the controversial “anti-discrimination clause” for arts funding amid protests after cultural boycott.

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Art world accusing German government of choking pro-Palestinian speech

Reaction has decried in large part from Berlin implementing a new funding clause that would not allow those critical of Israel to receive financial support from the city.

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