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Swedish pop sensation Robyn brands Eurovision ‘embarrassing’
Swedish pop star Robyn, whose hits include 'With Every Heartbeat' and 'Dancing On My Own', shared her verdict on Eurovision during an appearance on Amy Poehler's podcast. She suggested Eurovision's appeal had diminished for her since ABBA’s involvement, and that it was "embarrassing".
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'Open Secret’: Documentary on convicted rapist Russell Brand coming to Netflix
Netflix is set to release a new documentary tomorrow, which will look at Russell Brand’s career and crimes. The British comedian was convicted of rape and sexual assault last week and sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday 9 November.
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Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ becomes one of the most watched docs of 2026
The film which Israel is treating as a national security crisis has become one of year’s most watched documentaries. 'NAZA' details “the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza” and has been seen by more than 1.5 million people in less than two months.
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Irma P. Hall, former teacher and star of 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers', dies aged 91
Hall's acting career saw her star opposite Robert Duvall, Denzel Washington, Robin Williams, Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks, as well as work with directors including Michael Mann, Clint Eastwood, the Coen brothers and Werner Herzog.
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'Our final, most soul-destroying humiliation': Nick Cave issues warning about AI-generated music
Nick Cave has shared his thoughts on the use of AI in music and songwriting, calling song generator platforms "indicators of this nascent technology’s demonic potential to hollow out human endeavour and sever our connection to the divine."
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007 casting shock: Two new A-listers could play James Bond after 'secret screen tests'
Two established leading men are reportedly among the now-five candidates to have screen-tested for the role of James Bond – and these two A-listers would be the most famous stars to be cast as 007 should one of them bag the coveted role.
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Chilean Oscar-winning director Sebastián Lelio dies aged 52
The Argentine-born filmmaker first gained international recognition for his film 'Gloria' and then won Chile's second Oscar with 2017's 'A Fantastic Woman' - which sparked a debate that helped change the law in Chile, allowing people to legally change their gender.
Food and Drink
'An insult to his culture': Italian chef loses job after refusing to put pineapple on pizza
Chef Davide Tamburella refused to put the tropical fruit on pizzas at a restaurant in Brisbane, Australia, calling it "an insult to his culture". Having been fired from his job, he has lost his legal battle against the establishment.
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Wild Horse Nine' – Guns, coups, and suicidal birds
Essentially a companion piece to McDonagh's debut 'In Bruges', 'Wild Horse Nine' can feel like familiar ground. However, John Malkovich makes every acerbic, funny and at times surprisingly moving line of dialogue a joy to watch, and he's a shoo-in for Best Actor at next year's Oscars.
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'Imposter': Why is the Chucky creator angry with Nicki Minaj?
The American rapper, who has been an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, posted a seemingly AI-generated version of the famous killer doll in a MAGA election day post. This did not sit well with Don Mancini, Chucky's creator.
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'He’s so strong': Former 007 actor Pierce Brosnan shares his pick for the next James Bond
The former Bond actor has given his seal of approval to 007 hopeful Callum Turner, who is rumoured to be one of the frontrunners for the coveted role. An official announcement regarding the identity of the next Bond is expected to drop before the end of the year.
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