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Yakusho Koji: Nearly Five Decades of Craft and the Dance That Changed Everything
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Yakusho Koji: Nearly Five Decades of Craft and the Dance That Changed Everything
Yakusho Koji, one of Japan's most distinguished actors, has been presented with the Far East Film Festival's Golden Mulberry Award for career achievement—a honour bestowed...
Apr 20
Space Exploration Rekindled: How Artemis II Inspired a New Generation
TV Shows
Space Exploration Rekindled: How Artemis II Inspired a New Generation
The developers of the Apple TV+ series "Star City" have attributed the recent Artemis II launch with reviving public enthusiasm for space travel amongst younger...
Apr 21
Space Exploration Rekindled: How Artemis II Inspired a New Generation
TV Shows
Space Exploration Rekindled: How Artemis II Inspired a New Generation
The developers of the Apple TV+ series "Star City" have attributed the recent Artemis II launch with reviving public enthusiasm for space travel amongst younger...
Apr 21 · Maren Garwell
Global Drama’s Golden Age: Why Television Must Dare to Surprise
TV Shows
Global Drama’s Golden Age: Why Television Must Dare to Surprise
Ron Leshem, the Oscar-nominated writer and co-creator of the Israeli series that inspired HBO's cultural juggernaut "Euphoria," has declared that television is moving into a...
Apr 20 · Maren Garwell
Barcelona’s Struggle Captured in Ambitious New Drama About Single Motherhood
TV Shows
Barcelona’s Struggle Captured in Ambitious New Drama About Single Motherhood
Barcelona's housing crisis and the struggles of single motherhood take centre stage in "I Always Sometimes," an bold new drama series that launched on Movistar...
Apr 20 · Maren Garwell
Flemish Documentary Boom: VRT Canvas Redefines Non-Fiction Television
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Flemish Documentary Boom: VRT Canvas Redefines Non-Fiction Television
Flanders' documentary landscape is undergoing a remarkable renaissance, with VRT Canvas establishing itself as a powerhouse for innovative non-fiction television. The channel's primetime schedule, focused...
Apr 18 · Maren Garwell
Swedish Public Broadcaster SVT Charts Ambitious Drama Course for 2026-27
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Swedish Public Broadcaster SVT Charts Ambitious Drama Course for 2026-27
Swedish public broadcaster SVT is charting an ambitious course for its 2026-27 drama slate, unveiling a lineup headlined by the Canneseries competition entry "Summer of...
Apr 17 · Maren Garwell
Culture
From Studio Chaos to Rural Solitude: Photographer’s Journey Through Art and Nature
Johnnie Shand Kydd is struggling keeping his curious lurcher, Finn, in sight during a stroll across rural Suffolk. The good-natured dog may be deaf, but...
Apr 27
Culture
Jon Batiste Reveals His Eclectic Musical Tastes Without Apology
Jon Batiste, the celebrated musician and ex-bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, has never been inclined to apologise for his diverse musical preferences....
Apr 26
Culture
The Scholar Who Named Injustice Faces Her Greatest Challenge
When Donald Trump came back to power in January 2024, one of his opening actions was to sign an executive decree aimed at reduce federal...
Apr 25
Culture
Iron Maiden’s Five Decades: From Pub Stages to Stadium Legends
Iron Maiden, one of Britain's most enduring and influential metal bands, are marking five decades of powerful riffs, elaborate performances and stadium-filling anthems. Founded in...
Apr 24
Culture
Portuguese Festival Reimagines Biennale Model Through Anarchist Principles
As art biennales proliferate internationally, a Portuguese event is attempting to chart a radically different course. Anozero, a biennial arts festival situated in the 17th-century...
Apr 23
Culture
Shakespeare’s Complete Works Ranked From Masterpiece to Mediocrity
To celebrate Shakespeare's birthday, the Guardian's former theatre critic has undertaken the daunting task of cataloguing all 37 of the playwright's works, from acknowledged classic...
Apr 22
Nedra Talley Ross, Voice of the Ronettes, Dies Aged 80
Music
Nedra Talley Ross, Voice of the Ronettes, Dies Aged 80
Nedra Talley Ross, the final remaining member of the Ronettes and a trailblazing figure of 1960s pop music, has passed away aged 80. The legendary...
Apr 23 · Maren Garwell
Stagecoach Festival Halted as Desert Winds Force Mass Evacuation
Music
Stagecoach Festival Halted as Desert Winds Force Mass Evacuation
The 2026 Stagecoach music festival in Indio, California, spiralled into disorder on Saturday evening when strong gusts from the desert compelled event officials to stop...
Apr 22 · Maren Garwell
Boyz II Men Surprise Stagecoach Crowd with Cody Johnson Collaboration
Music
Boyz II Men Surprise Stagecoach Crowd with Cody Johnson Collaboration
Boyz II Men delighted attendees at Stagecoach festival in Indio, California on Friday evening, performing alongside country singer Cody Johnson for an unforeseen performance. As...
Apr 21 · Maren Garwell
Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen Unite on Heartbreak Ballad
Music
Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen Unite on Heartbreak Ballad
Country stars Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen have collaborated on a poignant new duet titled "I Can't Love You Anymore," marking a notable union between...
Apr 20 · Maren Garwell
Duran Duran Reunite with Nile Rodgers for Glittering Disco Anthem
Music
Duran Duran Reunite with Nile Rodgers for Glittering Disco Anthem
Duran Duran have announced their debut track of 2026 with "Free to Love," a shimmering disco anthem created in partnership with legendary producer and guitarist...
Apr 19 · Maren Garwell