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ADVERTISEMENT Kneecap’s inclusion on the line-up for Paris’ Rock en Seine has already proven to be controversial. The four-day event, which runs from 20-24 August at Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, is topped this year by the likes of Fontaines D.C., Chappell Roan, Queens of the Stone Age and controversial Irish rappers Kneecap – who will take to the stage

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 US rapper Lil Nas X has been detained following a clash with police after being found on the streets of Los Angeles in only his underwear. Officers were called after receiving reports of a naked man wandering on the normally very busy Ventura Boulevard shortly before 6 a.m local time on Thursday. Authorities say

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 Beatles fans rejoice! The Beatles Anthology project returns this year with a new album featuring previously unreleased tracks, as well as a new book, documentary and a new music video.  There had been speculation that the series would be making a comeback, especially when Paul McCartney shared a cryptic post online yesterday that seemed

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