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Bold Designs and Radical Innovations Shine at 2026 Queensland Architecture Awards

The 2026 Queensland Architecture awards showcase bold, ambitious designs across commercial, residential, heritage, and interior categories, highlighting innovative projects from Brisbane to regional Queensland.

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University of Queensland’s Plant Futures Facility

Phoebe Bridgers Returns with 'Lost Boys' Marking a New Chapter in Songwriting

Phoebe Bridgers returns with her third album, showcasing an ornate reinvention of her sound. 'Lost Boys' blends intricate instrumentation and evocative lyrics, reflecting on youth and memory amid her carefully managed comeback.

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A blue-tinted photo of the musician Phoebe Bridgers standing by a wall

Blue Heron: A Poignant Portrait of Childhood Trauma in 1990s Canada

Sophy Romvari’s Blue Heron is a subtle, autobiographical film portraying childhood trauma and family struggles in 1990s Canada with emotional depth and sophistication.

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Still from Blue Heron showing a young girl sitting on the grass holding a video camera

Stars Quentin Tarantino, Kylie Minogue, and RZA Filming New Movie Across Wales

Quentin Tarantino, Kylie Minogue, and RZA have been spotted filming the new drama Tangled Up in Blue across Wales, including Cardiff and Porthcawl. The film is directed by Welsh filmmaker Jamie Adams and features a notable cast.

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Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue outside National Museum Cardiff. They are walking down the steps outside the museum holding hands. They are both wearing all black outfits and sunglasses. Kylie has a pair of brown tan high heels on.

Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Stephen Fry Among New Oscar Voters Invited

Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Stephen Fry, and 526 others have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, expanding membership and diversity ahead of the 2027 Oscars.

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The Other Bennet Sister Returns for Three-Part Christmas Special

Filming for the three-part Christmas special of BBC's The Other Bennet Sister is set to resume. The series, inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, has exceeded expectations with 7.3 million UK viewers and significant international success.

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The Bennet family, except Mary, stand on steps outside in a garden. Mary stands closer to the camera, in a beige dress with a mesh high neck

Alley Theatre in Strabane to Stay Closed Until 2027 Due to Water Damage Repairs

The Alley Theatre in Strabane will remain closed until early 2027 due to extensive water damage repairs, impacting local arts and prompting concerns over council resource allocation.

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Derry City and Strabane District Council The Alley Theatre in Strabane. The theatre has its name on the front in large grey letters. The building is grey with glass panels around it on all sides. The lights inside are blue. The forefront of the picture is blurry. There are steps leading to the door of the theatre.

Edinburgh International Festival Adopts Phone-Free Policy to Enhance Live Experience

Nicola Benedetti, director of the Edinburgh International Festival, announces a phone-free policy to enhance live performances, inspired by artist and audience requests and high-profile phone bans in the arts.

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EIF Close-up of a musician on stage at the Edinburgh International Festival holding a violin and microphone, with a bright yellow “Edinburgh International Festival” sign glowing behind and ornate architectural details lit in blue in the background.

Ozzy Osbourne's Final Concert Throne to Be Displayed in Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne's final concert throne will be displayed at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery as part of an exhibition marking the first anniversary of his death, featuring memorabilia and celebrating his legacy.

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Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss A performer seated on a black throne with a bat-shaped backrest raises both arms in a “peace” sign gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stage lit with purple lighting.

Johnny Marr to Auction Iconic Guitars from The Smiths and Billie Eilish Sessions

Johnny Marr is auctioning nearly 100 guitars, including those played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish, with proceeds benefiting charities. The collection will be displayed in New York and London before the September auction.

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Getty Images Johnny Marr plays guitar on stage

David Hockney’s Low-Key Funeral Held as Tributes Pour In Worldwide

David Hockney's funeral was held privately with only close family attending. Memorials will follow in London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Yorkshire. Tributes came from King Charles, Dame Tracey Emin, and the Prime Minister. Exhibitions marking his 90th birthday are planned.

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Getty Images British painter David Hockney poses at the Orangerie museum in Paris, on October 7, 2021, in front of his painting "A year in Normandy", a 91-meter-long artwork painted during the lockdown in 2020. - Hockney made a hundred drawings on iPad in a matter of weeks and captured the effects of light and climate change during the four seasons.

M John Harrison on Alien Minds and His Best Work at 80

At 80, M John Harrison discusses his latest novel, alien intelligence, and his evolving writing voice, reflecting on decades of work and advice from Iain Banks.

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