ADVERTISEMENTThe final lineup for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest is set after Thursday's second semi-final, with 26 countries set to compete in front of thousands of fans in Basel, Switzerland in the grand final on Saturday.Those who made the cut include classically trained Austrian countertenor JJ, a bookies’ favorite with his over-the-top pop-opera song “Wasted
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ADVERTISEMENTCurtain up for Johannes Pietsch. Better known by his stage name JJ, the 24-year-old native of Vienna will represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel in tonight's second semi-final. JJ has already made a name for himself with his exceptional range, heartfelt performances and distinctive voice that reaches soprano heights.With his song 'Wasted
ADVERTISEMENTThe man convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage in 2022, leaving the prizewinning author blind in one eye, is scheduled to be sentenced today.A jury found Hadi Matar, 27, guilty of attempted murder and assault in February.Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said he will request the maximum 25 years
ADVERTISEMENTThe Japan Art Association has revealed its laureates for the Praemium Imperiale, the awards widely known as the "Noble of the Arts"Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović has won the sculpture award for her long career of putting her life on the line and using her own body as a medium for her spectacular work. She
ADVERTISEMENTHBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated yet controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation and has revealed a first look at the titular character.The photo released by HBO shows 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, donning the signature Hogwarts uniform paired with round-rim glasses and a lightning bolt scar.Voir cette publication sur InstagramUne publication
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ADVERTISEMENTThe Japan Art Association has revealed its laureates for the Praemium Imperiale, the awards widely known as the "Noble of the Arts"Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović has won the sculpture award for her long career of putting her life on the line and using her own body as a medium for her spectacular work. She
ADVERTISEMENTHBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated yet controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation and has revealed a first look at the titular character.The photo released by HBO shows 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, donning the signature Hogwarts uniform paired with round-rim glasses and a lightning bolt scar.Voir cette publication sur InstagramUne publication
ADVERTISEMENTThe comprehensive refurbishment of the rear façade of Antoni Gaudí's work and the private courtyard of the Planta Noble required an investment of 3.5 million euros and the joint work of specialised restorers and local craftsmen who have preserved centuries-old techniques and adapted them to contemporary standards.This intervention marks a historic milestone, as since 1915
ADVERTISEMENTRyan Gosling’s new sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary has broken trailer viewing records, gaining more than 400 million views since it was released online on 30 June. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 Jump Street, The Lego Movie), the film is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Andy Weir