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British Museum to digitise collection to prevent more thefts

The British Museum, one of the most visited in the world, has been dealing with the aftermath of thefts which highlighted internal failings and led to the exit of its director.

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'The Matrix' dance show opens in Manchester's new Aviva Studios

It’s The Matrix as you’ve never seen it before... Legendary director Danny Boyle has adapted the acclaimed 1999 sci-fi actioner into a “dramatic retelling” dance show for Factory International. It opens in Manchester, UK, today.

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Britney Spears makes abortion revelations in upcoming memoir

The US pop star, who dated Timberlake from 1999 to 2002, made the revelation in her upcoming memoir. She reveals she had an abortion because he "didn't want to be a father".

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Actor Mark Strong on Ukraine and the dangers of compassion fatigue

"We just need to keep going and remind people that there are people who need our help."

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France beats world record for longest slice of Brie. Maybe.

Just in time for World Food Day, the French may have broken the world record for the longest slice of Brie... Grate for them.

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Acclaimed Iranian film director and his wife stabbed to death in home

While authorities gave no speculation on a motive, the killings come in the wake of a crackdown against critics of the Tehran regime.

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Piper Laurie, star of 'Carrie' and Twin Peaks, dies aged 91

The Oscar nominated actress, best known for her roles in 'The Hustler', 'Carrie' and Twin Peaks, died of old age.

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Film of the Week: 'The Exorcist: Believer' - An unholy regurgitation

What a terrible day for an exorcism...

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Shake it off: Taylor Swift fans told to dispense with cinema etiquette

Look What You Made Them Do...

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More than 700 Hollywood figures condemn Hamas in open letter

“This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions.”

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Festival Lumière 2023: Premieres, classics & Wim for the win

Cinephiles rejoice! The 2023 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon this weekend... And this year’s 15th edition is eye-wateringly good. Here’s the lowdown on the festival and the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss.

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Culture Re-View: What is the highest-earning single song in history?

On this day in 1893, the copyright claim for the 'Happy Birthday' song was filed – which kickstarted a long and messy journey for the highest-earning single song in history...

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Backlash after Jamie Lee Curtis deletes controversial Gaza post

"WAR CRIMES committed by any person, any organization or any government (yours, mine, friend or foe) must be denounced and the responsible parties held accountable.”

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Gérard Depardieu: Damning new testimony against actor accused of rape

"The silence of this milieu is deafening, demeaning to our art, and must stop.” The Depardieu affair continues, with a damning new testimony...

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Salman Rushdie announces memoir about New York knife attack

Rushdie describes the book as "a way to take charge of what happened, and to answer violence with art."

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‘Heat 2’ is officially coming with Adam Driver rumoured as the lead

Director Michael Mann plans to adapt his own novel, a sequel to his 1995 crime classic.

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Rammstein announce plans to tour Europe stadiums in 2024

The announcement follows the news this summer that investigations into the alleged sexual assaults by frontman Till Lindemann were dropped by prosecutors.

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Roger Waters: 'F**k off' to fans as anger grows over Palestine stance

Roger Waters reportedly told fans to 'f**k off' at a live show in London, while criticism mounts over his pro-Palestine stance.

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Inside the Film & Music auction you won’t want to miss

Music fans and film buffs rejoice! You could own your very own piece of cultural history this November...

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National Insult Day: What are the best European insults?

Warning: This article contains profanity and language that some people may find offensive.

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