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Rare Italian opera returns to Moscow after nearly 120-year hiatus

The rarely performed Italian opera "Mefistofele" will return to Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday for the first time in almost 120 years.

US celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25

Cities and states across the US celebrated the inaugural Dolly Parton Day on Friday -- 9/25 -- a date that recalls one of the late country icon's most beloved hits.

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Fans furious at Travis Scott's 20-minute Istanbul debut set

US rapper Travis Scott angered fans in Istanbul after a performance that barely lasted 20 minutes, with the audience booing as he left the stage early Monday, footage on social media showed.

'Backrooms', based on YouTube horror series, breaks box office records

A24's "Backrooms," the big screen adaptation of a viral YouTube horror series, smashed several box office records with an $81.5 million North American debut, US media reported Sunday.

Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns

A concert by the US rapper Kanye West, who was supposed to perform on July 18 in Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, has been banned on public safety grounds, the authorities said.

Drag queens and Minecraft players converge on Rotterdam for TwitchCon

A venue in Rotterdam turned itself over to fantasy dress-up and gamer fanaticism on the weekend, with thousands attending TwitchCon Europe.

British naked chalk giant gets spruced up

Getting hot and sweaty in a British heatwave, volunteers from home and abroad have been hard at work all week to restore a historic naked chalk giant dubbed "Rude Man" on a hillside in southwest England.

Kanye West cleared to play in Netherlands

US rapper Kanye West, whose concerts have been banned in several European venues over controversial antisemitic remarks, may perform in the Netherlands for two concerts in June, officials said Friday.

Polka-dots and hypnotic riffs fuel viral duo Angine de Poitrine

It's at the wacky end of the rock spectrum, but an unlikely recipe of polka-dot pyjamas, floppy-nosed masks and hypnotic guitar riffs has propelled Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine to viral stardom.

War trauma pushes more Ukrainians to become artists

For years, 36-year-old Ukrainian artist Olena Kharakhulakh had put her art on hold, choosing instead a steady job designing glass objects for a company.

'Robots need clothes': humanoids hit catwalk in Seoul

There were no naked robots in sight at a fashion show held in Seoul with a high-tech twist, where pairs of people and humanoids hit the catwalk in matching outfits.

Light, flight, and rights: 250 years of US history in 30 objects

How do you choose just 30 artifacts from millions to encapsulate 250 years of American history?

Bluesky accounts hijacked in pro-Russia propaganda campaign

A Russian influence campaign hijacked hundreds of Bluesky accounts -- many belonging to influential Americans -- to spread propaganda, researchers said, in a striking disinformation tactic that weaponized authentic identities rather than relying on fake accounts.

Legacy of Himalaya's 'Sherlock Holmes' lives on in digital

In a crowded Kathmandu restaurant far from Nepal's famed icy peaks, Billi Bierling questions climbers about their ascents, preserving each triumph in the Himalayan Database, mountaineering's revered 60-year-old register of success.

The Golden Trailer Awards: Hollywood's 'Oscars' for movie previews

The Golden Trailer Awards, which recognize the people behind Hollywood's best-made movie previews, returns for its 26th edition Thursday.

Austrian jihadist jailed for 15 years for Taylor Swift concert attack plan

An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert to 15 years in jail.

French AI firm Mistral announces deals with BMW, Airbus

French AI firm Mistral on Thursday announced partnerships with carmaker BMW and aerospace company Airbus as it aims to boost its growth by fostering links with defence and industry giants.

Matthew Perry assistant imprisoned over fatal drug injections

The personal assistant who repeatedly injected Matthew Perry with ketamine before he died was sentenced to prison on Wednesday, becoming the fifth person to face justice over the "Friends" star's fatal overdose.

Kanye West to play Istanbul show on May 30

US rapper Kanye West, whose concerts have been banned in several European venues over controversial antisemitic remarks, will appear in Istanbul on May 30, organisers said.

Madrid pumps up the volume on Latin music

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny kicks off a series of 10 concerts on Saturday in Madrid, a city with a booming Latino population now emerging as a new hub of the Latin music industry.

Hitting the high notes: Pilot Daniel Harding named as chief of LA Philharmonic

Daniel Harding, a British conductor with a storied career leading Europe's top orchestras, will take the helm of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the institution announced Tuesday.

Sonny Rollins, last jazz 'colossus,' dead at 95

Sonny Rollins, the "Saxophone Colossus" whose hard-charging yet flowingly meditative works made him the last in a golden era of jazz greats, died Monday. He was 95.

Thai beer heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning

A high-profile alleged sexual abuse case within a wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from survivors of unconnected abuse in the conservative country.

'Spider-Noir' brings a mature superhero to the small screen

While stars of the Spiderman franchise have trended younger over the years -- from Tobey Maguire to Andrew Garfield to Tom Holland -- the new series "Spider-Noir" starring Nicolas Cage explores a more mature version of the web-slinging superhero.

Russian war drama among favourites for top Cannes film prize

A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which will be awarded at a star-packed ceremony later Saturday.

Cannes highlights as film festival wraps up

The Cannes Film Festival wraps up Saturday with its traditional awards ceremony after two action-packed weeks of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion shows. AFP looks back on some of the highlights:

The movies vying for the Cannes Film Festival's top prize

Twenty-two films from some of the world's most celebrated directors are vying for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which will be handed out on Saturday.

Russian war drama among favourites for Cannes top prize

A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at the Cannes Film Festival which will be handed out on Saturday.

Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza 'we no longer know'

When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach.

Bad Bunny kicks off European leg of tour in Barcelona

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny kicked off the European leg of his world tour on Friday in the Spanish city of Barcelona, launching a run of 29 concerts across the continent through to late July.

On key: Leo Woodall finds right notes in 'Tuner'

When Leo Woodall first read the script for "Tuner" -- the dramatic debut from Oscar-winning documentary director Daniel Roher -- he couldn't wait to start filming.

Star stylists reveal secrets of making splash on Cannes red carpet

It is all over in a burst of camera flashes, but the buzziest looks on the red carpet at Cannes take weeks to plot and prepare.

Cambodian avatars pray to spirits for rain, peace with Thailand

Wearing leaf skirts and with brightly painted faces depicting mythical spirits, Cambodian revellers danced through village streets on Thursday, praying to an ancient guardian for rain, good fortune and peace with neighbouring Thailand.

Winston Churchill's 'playful' paintings go on show in London

As Britain's wartime leader, Winston Churchill was known for his stirring speeches, but a new London exhibition explores another side to his creativity -- as a passionate and prolific artist.

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