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The idea of praising a film for being beautiful is understandably suspect. It’s the kind of gushing tribute paid to things that turn out to be lifeless and humourless. But…

Various culture projects across Yorkshire are set to receive million of pounds of government funding to boost jobs, tourism and regeneration. The "critical" funding includes £15m for the National Railway…

Emma SaundersCulture reporterBaftas 2025: Catch up on the big winners in 100 secondsPope drama Conclave and immigration epic The Brutalist walked away with some of the biggest prizes at the…

Samuel Spencer & Shola LeeBBC NewsBBCIn the early research stages of EastEnders, multiple cities were considered for the new soap, from Manchester to London to Birmingham, according to BBC archive…

Paul GlynnCulture reporterGetty ImagesPeter Kay said he had kicked out just one other person in the previous 114 shows of his three-year tour, until last weekendPeter Kay made the news…

After lauded outings in LA and Philadelphia, Mickalene Thomas arrives at the Hayward Gallery with a roar. It’s the roar of a wrestler’s body-slam or a diva’s ovation – throaty,…

Jack Gray & Manish PandeyBBC NewsbeatBBCThe star of Charlie Bit My Finger, all grown upWhat do Baby Shark, the Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style have in common?Overplayed? Annoying? You're entitled…

Mark SavageMusic CorrespondentGetty ImagesTicket sales for Beyoncé's highly-anticipated Cowboy Carter tour seem to have gone without a hitch, with many fans expressing surprise at how easy the process was.In contrast…

Here is a weirdly incoherent and very long aria of semi-comic dismay from white-liberal Europe, and from a Germany whose bold “Wir schaffen das” – or “We can handle this”…

Helen BushbyCulture reporterGetty ImagesIssa Rae: The star and creator of Insecure cancelled her sold-out showUS actress, writer and producer Issa Rae has cancelled her forthcoming appearance at Washington's Kennedy Centre…