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Dolly Parton museum and Nashville hotel open after singer’s death
The SongTeller Hotel and its Life of Many Colors Museum have opened in Nashville as one of Dolly Parton’s final major projects.
Family-run West Sussex beach café prepares for first winter season
Salt Café in East Preston is staying open through winter for the first time, nearly 70 years after the Steel family bought the seaside kiosk.
The Good Daughter adapts Karin Slaughter thriller with Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy
Sky Atlantic’s The Good Daughter places two estranged lawyer sisters at the centre of a school-shooting case and a family history shaped by violence.
Restored Albanian tower houses anchor new rural tourism trail
A new long-distance route through north-eastern Albania is using restored stone tower houses as guest accommodation while directing tourism toward remote villages.
Maxime Chattam Reveals Rock Bottom After Faustine Bollaert Split
French thriller writer Maxime Chattam has opened up about the collapse of his long-term relationship with broadcaster Faustine Bollaert, describing it as a period where he hit "rock bottom." In a new book, Chattam details how the breakup coincided with multiple personal tragedies before he found stability through writing and a new partner.
UBC professor describes police call after Galloway remark as act of care
VANCOUVER — A University of British Columbia professor has testified about a colleague’s decision to call police to visit Steven Galloway after he was accused of sexual assault, describing it as an “act of care” toward the author, who had spoken of killing himself. Galloway, who is suing his accuser and others in a defamation trial centred on the unproven allegations, has described his subsequent committal to a hospital in the United States as “terrifying.
The Cat in the Hat expands its stakes to cosmic scale in animated reboot
The folks behind the new animated “The Cat in the Hat” are pretty confident they’ve got the cat in the bag. It hasn’t even opened yet and there are onscreen references to possible movie spinoffs for the jet-powered magical couch and The Things.
Lettermen co-founder Tony Butala dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Butala, co-founder of the Grammy-nominated trio The Lettermen, whose lush vocal harmonies made them one of the most popular vocal groups of the 1960s, died Sunday. He was 87.
New York City Center revives In the Heights as a timely community story
NEW YORK (AP) — David Mendizábal vividly remembers sitting in the audience for the final performances of playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights. ” Almost two decades later, Mendizábal is directing the musical that was once his “portal to the theater.
Godzilla Minus Zero shifts focus toward postwar human drama
Even Godzilla can be felled by an old hazard: the sophomore slump. Though Godzilla has been stomping around for over half a century, “Godzilla Minus Zero” is a sequel.
'The Remarried Empress' Cast Discusses Bringing Fantasy Royal Drama to Life
Disney+ has launched its highly anticipated royal fantasy series "The Remarried Empress" ahead of schedule, offering viewers a glimpse into a lavish, fictional empire. At a press event in Seoul, the main cast detailed the complexities of adapting the hit web novel, from navigating unfamiliar court etiquette to performing alongside computer-generated counterparts.
Bangladesh garment workers clash with police protesting higher wages
Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers blocked a major highway and clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double current pay, as protests spread across industrial hubs.
US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A US judge on Saturday dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and media magnate Rupert Murdoch over a report that Trump sent a bawdy birthday letter to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Slave or not? US gallery shows early photos of African Americans
Is the person in that photo portrait a slave or not?
Spewing US election falsehoods, AI chatbots face scrutiny
Dispensing misleading voter information, misidentifying candidates, and regurgitating Russian propaganda, AI chatbots are sowing information chaos ahead of the US midterm elections, researchers say.
US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Steet Journal over Epstein letter
A US judge on Saturday dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and media magnate Rupert Murdoch over a report that Trump sent a bawdy birthday letter to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Novaya Gazeta closure part of Russia's 'giant military campaign': Muratov to AFP
The closure of Russia's flagship independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta is part of Russia's "giant military campaign" in Ukraine, the publication's founder and former editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov told AFP Friday.
Apple TV crime drama Nocturne brings a Scandinavian thriller to Pennsylvania
To play a serial killer in the new Apple TV series “Nocturne,” Stephen Graham did what all good actors do: He watched a bunch of serial killers.
Romanian writer Cartarescu hails books as balm in turmoil
In an age of "overwhelming evil" and "generalised lies", Romanian novelist Mircea Cartarescu, a weaver of literary fantasies born from a childhood under a totalitarian regime, bets on writing to resist.
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren on the joys of filming 'MobLand'
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren have found they quite enjoy mob life, as they embody the dangerous and volatile criminal boss couple Conrad and Maeve Harrigan in "MobLand."
Anthropic's record IPO faces some big questions
No startup has ever grown so fast. In five years, Anthropic has become an AI giant valued at $1 trillion, and it is now aiming for a record-breaking stock market debut.
Can this Latin Grammy-winner help Democrats win back Congress?
Formerly a Democratic stronghold, the predominantly Hispanic region of southern Texas has swung rightward in recent years, helping Republicans to a narrow majority in Congress and highlighting a broader shift in Latino voter sentiment.
'Faerie' nights: 'ACOTAR' fans finally get their book
Thousands of costumed fans lined up for Tuesday's release of the sixth novel in Sarah J. Maas's hit "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, a leading force in the booming romantasy genre that is bolstering publishers' bottom lines.
Dutch broadcaster pulls out of Eurovision over Israel 'sensitivities'
The Netherlands will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, its broadcaster NPO said Tuesday, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.
Kuwait exhibition presents Ukraine’s Islamic heritage and cultural ties
The Embassy of Ukraine in Kuwait organized a photo exhibition titled “The Islamic Heritage of Ukraine,” followed by a piano concert featuring Ukrainian pianist Dr Denys Bodnar, within celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence and the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Kuwait. In his remarks, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Maksym Subkh stressed that Islam was an i
Arab World Institute president outlines plans for stronger Kuwait-France cultural links
Anne-Claire Legendre, President of the Arab World Institute and former French ambassador to Kuwait, returned to the country within the delegation accompanying French President Emmanuel Macron during his official visit. She stayed on in Kuwait the following day, using the opportunity to reconnect with the country and explore ways to further strengthen the longstanding cultural ties between Kuwait and France.
Doha exhibition charts a millennium of Chinese maritime ceramics trade
Qatar Museums (QM) Chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani inaugurated Monday the ‘Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics’ exhibition at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ).
Qatar launches Fashion and Crafts Council to connect talent with global markets
Qatar Museums (QM) Chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani announced the establishment of the Qatar Fashion and Crafts Council as Qatar steps up efforts to strengthen its creative industries and attract investment in culture, fashion and design.
Brazilian lawmaker Andre Janones, Lula's social media 'general'
In Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first victory speech, he praised "our general" Andre Janones, the brains behind the online campaign that ensured his stunning comeback.
Walter Koenig, who played original Chekov on 'Star Trek,' dies at 90
Walter Koenig, the actor best known for his role as Pavel Chekov on the groundbreaking television show "Star Trek" and in the franchise's first seven movies, has died at age 90, his representative said Monday.
ITV drama Adultery examines temptation, class and family consequences
Actors Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai say ITV’s Adultery approaches infidelity without simple judgment while exploring grief, class, temptation and damage to two families.
Dance in the Dark brings an immersive family adventure to Birmingham MAC
Dance in the Dark at Birmingham MAC uses darkness, sound and interactive performance to create an imaginative theatrical experience for children and families.