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ADVERTISEMENT Several artists boycotted and pulled out of Victorious Festival in Portsmouth, UK, this weekend over a set that was cut short. On Friday (22 August), Irish band The Mary Wallopers made it halfway through their opening song when the sound was cut by the festival organisers. The Palestinian flag on stage with them was
ADVERTISEMENT From the opening shot of Alpha, Julia Ducournau’s follow-up to her mind-melting Palme d’Or-winning body horror film Titane, you could be forgiven for thinking that you’re being eased into another tale of gory excess. A small hand plays connect-the-dots with the abscessed needle marks on an adult arm, showing a child not repulsed by the
ADVERTISEMENT For nearly a thousand years, the Bayeux Tapestry hasn’t budged from France. Now, a plan to send the fragile embroidery across the Channel to London's British Museum has ignited a storm of protest - with almost 50,000 people signing a petition that warns that one wrong move could destroy one of Europe’s greatest treasures.
ADVERTISEMENT Kevin Spacey is set to follow up his Cannes appearance by heading to the upcoming Venice Film Festival to promote his first directorial effort in 20 years, Holiguards Saga -The Portal Of Force. According to the film’s producer, Elledgy Media, the sci-fi thriller’s trailer will be screened on 29 August during a “gala dinner” attended
ADVERTISEMENT Content warning: This article includes mentions of violence, suicide and extreme acts that some readers might find disturbing. It’s a tragedy that has exposed a lesser-known side of internet culture. French streamer Raphaël Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, died on Monday in southern France during a live broadcast on the Kick streaming platform.
ADVERTISEMENT The world of gaming is descending on Cologne, Germany, as Gamescom - the largest video game trade fair around - has kicked off. With more than 1,500 exhibitors from around the globe and over 300,000 visitors expected, the event promises a whirlwind of previews, demos, and surprises for fans and industry insiders alike. The
ADVERTISEMENT The Shroud of Turin is one of the most treasured ancient artefacts, attracting countless tourists to the Italian city - despite the fact that the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin only publicly displays it on special occasions. Also known as the Holy Shroud, the linen cloth bears the faint image of
ADVERTISEMENT Chris Columbus, the celebrated American director of both Home Alone films, Mrs. Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films, has questioned the need to reboot the series with the upcoming HBO adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s novels. The filmmaker is currently promoting his Netflix film The Thursday Murder Club, which is based on the