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‘Voices of Peace’: Meet the Russian musicians taking a stand against the war in Ukraine
Russian rapper Noize MC and his touring partner Monetochka have raised more than 200,000 euros for a Polish charity helping refugees - Russian rapper…
Dutch prosecutors open probe into sexual misconduct at Netherlands TV show Voice of Holland
Revelations about alleged sexual misconduct at The Voice of Holland sparked hundreds-strong protests in Amsterdam in January - Dutch prosecutors have…
Armenian Genocide anniversary: Calls for Armenian resistance fighter to enter French Pantheon
Missak Manouchian fought the Nazis with a band of communists as part of the resistance - Calls have been made for Missak Manouchian, who took part in the…
St. George’s Day: England’s Morris dance tradition finds a new female rhythm
Boss Morris dance group perform a traditional Morris dance, with a modern twist - There might be nothing more quintessentially English than Morris…
Warrior, protector and dragon slayer: Why George is Europe’s most multicultural patron saint
Actor poses in armour as Saint George - This weekend countries across Europe will commemorate the death and martyrdom of their patron saint: George.St.…
A Kind of Magic: Freddie Mercury statue unveiled by fans in Korea
Statue of British rock group Queen's lead singer Freddie Mercury in Jeju, South Korea on April 21, 2022 - A South Korean businessman -- and Queen…
How did they get here? A complete timeline of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s relationship
Johnny Depp in court for his libel hearing - Actor Johnny Depp took to the stand this week to testify in the ongoing libel case against his ex-wife Amber…
‘Speaking to the soul’: Kyiv Symphony Orchestra starts European tour
The Kyiv Symphony Orchestra are preparing to embark on their European tour, performing for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine - Ahead…
The guitar which broke up Oasis goes up for auction in Paris
A guitar belonging to Noel Gallagher, which was damaged by his brother Liam, is due to be sold at auction next month - In 2009, frontman Liam Gallagher…
From ‘The Ultimatum’ to ‘Love is Blind,’ what are some of the weirdest…
From 'Love is Blind' to 'The Ultimatum' we can't stop tuning into bizarre dating shows - Another day, another round of internet…
World Heritage Day: These are the 7 most endangered heritage sites in Europe
Neptune Baths, Băile Herculane, Romania - April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites.Adopted officially by UNESCO during its 22nd…
Venice Biennale’s first-ever Sámi Pavilion explores Indigenous sovereignty and struggle
'The Sámi Pavilion' artist Anders Sunna's studio. - “We are slowly reclaiming and retelling our own story and reality.” This…
Monte Carlo Opera hires Russian soprano Anna Netrebko after anti-war statement
Netrebko attends a news conference at the premiere of Manon Lescaut in the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Russia in October 2016 - Opera Monte Carlo has hired…
«What if aliens were to fall in love with us?» An immersive alien experience comes to…
Visitors enter the alien through VR at the Serpentine - “What if aliens were to fall in love with us?” is the principle question…
Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads guilty to forcible touching
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. appears in court, Jan. 22, 2020, in New York - Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday to forcibly kissing a…
Stars react to death of comedian Gilbert Gottfried
Gottfried was known for his voice acting and vicious performances at roasts - The death of comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried has been greeted by…
Britney Spears announces pregnancy with husband Sam Asghari
Spears's conservatorship ended last year after the high-profile 'Free Britney' campaign by fans - Pop sensation Britney Spears has…
Saved from the ruins: How a ceramic rooster became a symbol of resistance in Ukraine
FILE Picture of ceramic Ukrainian cockerel - A ceramic jug in the shape of a rooster has become the unlikely symbol of resistance in Ukraine.The pottery…
Why Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator resonates with Romani refugees in Ukraine today
Charlie Chaplin, whose parents were both half-Romani, caricatures Adolf Hitler in The Great Dictator (1940) - In the final scene of The Great Dictator, a…
Meet the gay stylists playing a key role in Spain’s Holy Week
Gay stylists have long played a key role in dressing the Virgin Mary figures carried through the streets of southern Spain during Holy Week - Working…