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European Film Awards: France’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ and Spain’s ‘The Room Next Door’ lead nominations
Culture • 4:17 PM
9 min
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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NBA legend Michael Jordan reacts after fake Trump endorsement goes viral
Culture • 2:48 PM
3 min
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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Thessaloniki International Film Festival: Meet author and ambassador Victoria Hislop
Culture • 2:30 PM
12 min
Euronews Culture met bestselling British novelist Victoria Hislop to discuss her role as Agora Ambassador at this year’s Thessaloniki Film Festival, as well as the role the city has played in her own creative work.
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Japanese artist Ryoji Ikeda uses DNA from 100,000 Estonians in groundbreaking new show
Culture • 1:27 PM
3 min
In collaboration with Estonian researchers, Japanese artist and composer Ryoji Ikeda explores the intersection of science, music and art.
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New photography exhibition 'As We Rise' shines a light on Black life around the world
Culture • 11:49 AM
11 min
A new exhibition puts one of the most comprehensive collections of Black photography on show in London.
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Kamala Harris pays tribute to Quincy Jones as resurfaced comments on Trump go viral
Culture • 10:48 AM
7 min
“Quincy Jones was a trailblazer,” Harris wrote on social media, as a viral interview resurfaces - an interview in which Jones described Donald Trump as "limited mentally" and a "megalomaniac."
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Bangladeshi artist Ashfika Rahman wins PinchukArtCentre’s Future Generation Art Prize
Culture • 10:15 AM
7 min
The prize, now in its 7th year, is open to all artists aged 35 or younger from anywhere in the world and working in any medium. This year’s shortlisted cohort – whose works are on display until 19 January – featured 21 artists from as far afield as Lithua
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Donald Trump unimpressed by Beyoncé and Kamala Harris’ celebrity turnout
Culture • 9:43 AM
13 min
"We don’t need a star because we have policy," said Donald Trump, who has struggled to gain support from A-listers during his campaign.
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French director Luc Besson in favour of government’s higher taxes for wealthiest
Culture • 12:43 AM
3 min
The filmmaker behind films like 'Leon' and 'The Fifth Element' states that he is in favour of the French government’s announcement regarding a “temporary and exceptional contribution” for the wealthiest households. “Shame on those rich people" he said of
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Kamala Harris rounds off campaign with surreal star-studded mega-rally
Culture • 12:09 AM
12 min
Livestreamed from venues across several swing states, the Democrats' final get-out-the-vote push featured Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey, among others.
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Yesterday
US elections: Did this Simpsons episode predict the 2024 outcome?
Culture • 3:31 PM
5 min
In the realms of pop culture, it has been established that the animated show The Simpsons has an uncanny ability for predicting the future. Now, a clip which already went viral several times before is seemingly reassuring fans that Kamala Harris may have
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Queen Elizabeth II to cameo in upcoming Paddington film
Culture • 1:26 PM
2 min
The late Queen Elizabeth II will share the screen with Paddington Bear – and not for the first time. The Queen previously had afternoon tea with the beloved ursine as part of her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
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Hello Kitty at 50 – What’s the secret to her enduring appeal?
Culture • 11:30 AM
8 min
Half a century since the “birth” of pop icon Hello Kitty, the cute character’s fame shows no sign of fading – and she’s still bringing in billions for parent company Sanrio.
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Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to perform at Kamala Harris’ final pre-election rallies
Culture • 10:50 AM
9 min
The presidential campaign comes to a close and several stars are showing up to support Kamala Harris before the vote on Tuesday.
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Music legend Quincy Jones dies aged 91
Culture • 9:14 AM
5 min
Quincy Jones, the music producer and composer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, has died at the age of 91.
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Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Julia Roberts for narrating Kamala Harris ad
Culture • 8:17 AM
5 min
An Oscar-winning actress has hit a nerve for Trump...
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UK prosecutors consider whether to charge Russell Brand over sexual assault claims
Culture • 7:45 AM
2 min
The allegations, which Brand has denied, date back to 2006-2013, during his time as a radio and television presenter.
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Major new museum of previously unseen Pompeii exhibits to open in Naples in 2026
Culture • 7:33 AM
7 min
MANN has the world’s largest collection of artefacts from Pompeii, with some 40,000 findings.
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France’s top literary prize the Prix Goncourt awarded to Kamel Daoud for ‘Houris’
Culture • 12:51 AM
2 min
Kamel Daoud becomes the first author of Algerian descent to win the Goncourt Prize with his novel 'Houris', which is banned in Algeria for tackling the 'black decade' - the civil war that pitted Islamist groups against the Algerian army from 1992 to 2002.
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Ticketmaster and Oasis go up in smoke at UK Bonfire Night celebrations
Culture • 12:15 AM
7 min
What do Liam and Noel Gallagher have to do with a failed royal murder? The Gunpowder Plot may have failed, but the Oasis brothers certainly got “fired up” (in a way, at least) this past weekend.
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Sunday, november 3, 2024
Kamala Harris appears on Saturday Night Live in surprise pre-election sketch
Culture • 1:49 PM
4 min
With election day looming, the US vice president is doing all she can to drive voters to the polls.
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Magnum's Cristina de Middel, Princess of Asturias Award winner laments demise of photojournalism
Culture • 9:00 AM
9 min
In this special edition of European Lens we talk to Spanish visual storyteller and artist Cristina de Middel who presides over the Magnum Photo Agency, the legendary collective set up in 1947 after the Second World War.
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Saturday, november 2, 2024
The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Culture • 10:00 AM
18 min
Salon du Chocolat, a Ray Harryhausen exhibition, Sean Baker's 'Anora', Netflix's 'The Diplomat' and a new album from The Cure - here's what to devour in Europe this week.
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Who are the stars publicly supporting Donald Trump?
Culture • 9:15 AM
19 min
From pro wrestlers to QAnon fans, there's a growing group of celebrities willing to endorse Donald Trump in the US presidential election.
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Friday, november 1, 2024
Jennifer Lopez blasts Trump campaign’s ‘garbage’ comments: 'This is our country too'
Culture • 2:56 PM
7 min
The pop star and actress, who is Puerto Rican, joined Kamala Harris on stage in Las Vegas, stating that “every Latino in this country” was offended by the racist remarks recently made at a Trump rally, and that "you can't even spell American without Rican
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Ukrainian war-rebuilding architects Livyj Bereh win the Royal Academy's 2024 Dorfman Prize
Culture • 2:45 PM
10 min
For their work restoring the roofs destroyed by Russia's invasion, Livyj Bereh have been awarded one of the world's most prestigious architecture prizes.
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Thousands go to fake AI-invented Dublin Halloween parade
Culture • 2:15 PM
3 min
Irish revellers flooded the streets of Dublin expecting a Halloween parade last night. The only problem? No parade had been organised.
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Botched heist: Thieves steal two Warhol prints and damage more at Dutch gallery
Culture • 1:20 PM
4 min
On Friday morning, thieves stole two rare Warhol prints and damaged two more. Their violent explosion destroyed the gallery and nearby stores.
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Artistic director Edith Devaney on opening Malta's first national contemporary arts museum
Culture • 11:10 AM
23 min
Euronews Culture sat down with Edith Devaney, artistic director of the newly inaugurated Malta International Contemporary Arts Space (MICAS), to discuss the opening of a new chapter for the Maltese art scene.
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Charli XCX’s 'brat' is Collins Dictionary Word of the Year
Culture • 9:52 AM
5 min
Just as we were getting over ‘brat summer’, the word ‘brat’ has been crowned 2024’s Collins Word of the Year...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger makes rare endorsement for Kamala Harris
Culture • 8:05 AM
4 min
“I want to move forward as a country, and even though I have plenty of disagreements with their platform, I think the only way to do that is with Harris and Walz," wrote the actor and former Republican governor of California.
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The most dramatic, viral and absurd moments of the 2024 US election cycle
Culture • 7:15 AM
46 min
The US Presidential race has been dramatic and nothing short of exhausting. Election Day is a few days away, so time to look back at the most viral, absurd and shocking moments that won't make us regret this 2024 election cycle.
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'Old school fine dining is over': Top TV chef says future lies in being comfortable
Culture • 6:31 AM
20 min
Louise Bouratt is fusing her two nationalities as one of the Lisbon dining scene's rising stars. But she doesn't think stars are where it's at.
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Anora' - Sean Baker’s Palme D’Or-winning anti-romcom
Culture • 12:45 AM
8 min
The director of 'Tangerine', 'The Florida Project' and 'Red Rocket' delivers a brilliant rollercoaster ride - a modern fairytale that doubles as a gut-punch tragedy. It deservedly won this year’s Palme d’Or in Cannes and could very well be on its way to O
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Movember turns 21: How a viral moustache trend got old enough to drink
Culture • 12:00 AM
7 min
Here's our definitive guide to everything you need to know about the initiative this November.
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Thursday, october 31, 2024
Creators demand EU 'meaningfully implement' AI Act
Culture • 11:41 AM
4 min
Artists and rights holders organisations have sent an open letter to the EU Commission following the adoption of this year's AI Act.
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Radiohead's Thom Yorke walks off stage over Gaza heckler
Culture • 10:41 AM
4 min
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke stormed off stage at a concert in Melbourne after a fan shouted criticism of the musician’s position on Gaza.
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New Zealand waves goodbye to Quasi - the divisive giant hand sculpture
Culture • 9:58 AM
5 min
The people of Wellington are about to bid adieu to a polarizing figure... At least it'll get to spend its final Halloween on its perch...
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Desperately seeking scares: How horror movies can help us feel less anxious
Culture • 9:27 AM
13 min
More gore! Research has shown that watching horror movies can help ease anxiety and build emotional resilience.
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: The fascinating history behind Europe's pet cemeteries
Culture • 7:30 AM
16 min
A new book by author and photographer Paul Koudounaris explores the endearing and enigmatic ways we memorialise our lost animals.
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Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2024: 57 Luxury Watch Brands Battle for the Aiguille d’Or Prize
Culture • 7:08 AM
11 min
The names of the nominees for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève are now all known but there is growing suspense over which watchmakers will be crowned winners at this year's event.
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Meet DJ AG: The TikTok DJ turning London’s streets into a viral stage for up-and-coming artists
Culture • 6:45 AM
1 min
DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, has captured millions on TikTok with his outdoor DJ sets, inviting passers-by and grassroots artists to perform live. From Skepta to kids with their grandmas, everyone’s welcome to join the livestream party.
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Wednesday, october 30, 2024
Halloween: The spinechilling books to get you in the moooood
Culture • 4:11 PM
21 min
The witching hour approaches, and Halloween is nearly here... What will you be reading to get in the morbid mood?
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‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ wins Arab Critics’ Award for European Films
Culture • 3:01 PM
3 min
'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this year, where it won a special jury prize. It is Germany’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category.
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Poo and neo-Nazi torches: Anti-Trump protest art ahead of elections
Culture • 2:16 PM
7 min
Two sculptures have mysteriously appeared in Washington ahead of the elections. Who is behind these satirical and Trump-mocking works of art?
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1,000 signatories in largest boycott of Israeli publishing industry
Culture • 11:04 AM
4 min
Writers including Nobel Prize laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Sally Rooney have joined history’s largest cultural boycott against Israel’s publishing industry.
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Adidas and Kanye West reach amicable settlement after years of legal disputes
Culture • 10:55 AM
4 min
The Adidas' CEO announced that the sportswear company has reached an amicable settlement with the rapper, stating, "Whatever was is history."
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Buena Vista Social Club legend Manuel “Guajiro” Mirabal dies aged 91
Culture • 9:35 AM
1 min
Mirabal was one of the last survivors of this legendary Cuban band, which was immortalized on film by Wim Wenders in 1999.
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New rare icons evacuated from Ukraine displayed for the first time in France
Culture • 9:30 AM
3 min
In May 2023, France's Louvre Museum and Kyiv's Khanenko Museum carried out a secret operation to safeguard Ukraine’s heritage.
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Release of posthumous Liam Payne song 'Do No Wrong' postponed
Culture • 8:09 AM
3 min
Liam Payne producer Sam Pounds has postponed the posthumous Liam Payne single ‘Do No Wrong’ until he gets the family’s blessing.
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Teri Garr, 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Friends' actress, dies aged 79
Culture • 7:47 AM
3 min
Oscar-nominated actress Teri Garr, best known for her roles in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie', as well as Phoebe's mum in Friends, has died.
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The world's first humanoid robot artist is set to make auction history at Sotheby's
Culture • 6:46 AM
7 min
Ai-Da's painting of Alan Turing, the father of modern computer science, is set to make history as the first artwork created by a humanoid robot to be sold at a major auction house.
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The 'Last Night Out' looms as UK clubs shut at alarming rate
Culture • 6:12 AM
4 min
Findings from the Night Time Industries Association shows that if UK venues continue to close at the current rate, there will be no more nightclubs in the country by the end of the decade.
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Tuesday, october 29, 2024
Halloween: The best (and underseen) horror films of the last 10 years
Culture • 3:32 PM
31 min
The witching hour approaches, and Halloween is nearly here...
If you’re planning a movie night but can’t figure out what to watch - or want to discover a gem that may have passed you by - we’ve got you covered.
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LIDO: New festival curated by artists coming to London's Victoria Park next year
Culture • 3:15 PM
2 min
Jamie xx is the first announced headliner and curator of the new LIDO festival to debut in June 2025.
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More than 50,000 Oasis tickets to be cancelled after appearing on resale sites
Culture • 11:45 AM
5 min
More than 50,000 tickets to the upcoming Oasis comeback tour will be cancelled by the band for being sold on secondary platforms.
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Lost Chopin waltz discovered in New York library vault after nearly 200 years
Culture • 11:14 AM
3 min
An unknown waltz believed to be by the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin has been unearthed in a library vault in New York, nearly 200 years after it was written.
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Liam Payne’s first posthumous song, 'Do No Wrong', coming this week
Culture • 10:14 AM
4 min
It didn’t take long, but Liam Payne’s first posthumous song will be released at the end of this week.
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Meet the architects shortlisted for the Royal Academy's 2024 Dorfman Prize
Culture • 9:50 AM
9 min
From practices rebuilding roofs of war-torn buildings in Ukraine to the transformation of a former lingerie factory into a weekend villa, the Dorfman Prize celebrates innovation in architecture worldwide.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting 10 and 17-year-old boys
Culture • 8:20 AM
2 min
The 54-year-old hip-hop mogul is accused of assaulting two young men in the latest set of sexually assaulting allegations. Combs is incarcerated in a New York City jail after pleading not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges.
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