Culture & Arts
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Aqua, Danish-Norwegian Band Behind 'Barbie Girl', Disbands After Three Decades
Aqua, the Danish-Norwegian band behind the global hit 'Barbie Girl', announced their breakup on Instagram. The group sold over 33 million re
Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Faces Retrial on Propaganda Charges
Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes, faces a retrial in Iran for 'propaganda activity against the regime.' He was sentenced in
James Bond Casting Begins: New Favorites Emerge as Trump Tries to Join
Amazon MGM has officially launched the search for Daniel Craig's successor as James Bond, with casting director Nina Gold leading the proces
Swatch Fans in Lyon Left Empty-Handed as Store Shuts Amid Audemars Piguet Frenzy
Shoppers in Lyon were disappointed when a Swatch store remained closed during a highly anticipated watch release with Audemars Piguet. The c
Married at First Sight UK Faces Rape Allegations from Former Contestants
Two women allege they were raped during filming of Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK. A third claims she was subjected to a non-consensu
International Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist: Six Novels in the Running
The International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist has been announced, featuring six novels translated into English. The winner will be revealed
International Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist: Colonial Taiwan, Nazi Cinema, and Albanian Sworn Virgins
The International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist includes six translated novels from five languages. Themes range from Japanese colonial Taiwan
Javier Bardem at Cannes: Trump, Putin, and Netanyahu Promote 'Toxic Male Behavior'
Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem used his platform at the Cannes Film Festival to denounce three world leaders. He accused Donald Trump, Vl
Patrick Bruel Faces New Sexual Violence Allegations as Complaints Mount
Patrick Bruel faces three investigations in France and Belgium for alleged rape and sexual violence. Over 30 women have accused him, with ne
Shakira Wins Tax Case Against Spain, Secures €60 Million Refund
Spain's National Court has annulled a €60 million tax penalty against Shakira for 2011, ruling the tax agency failed to prove she resided in
Swatch Pleads for Calm as Royal Pop Pocket Watch Frenzy Sweeps Europe
Swatch has appealed for calm after massive queues and violent incidents erupted at stores across Europe following the launch of its Royal Po
From Pop Fandoms to Masculinity: Europe's Cultural Highlights This Week
London's Somerset House examines pop fandom as modern devotion. Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum questions masculinity in the digital age. 'Star