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Olivia Dean Dominates Mobo Awards with Three Major Wins in Manchester

Olivia Dean won three major awards at the 2026 Mobo Awards in Manchester, including album and song of the year. The event also honoured industry legends and emerging artists across music and entertainment.

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The Two Roberts Audiobook Review: Love and Art in Bohemian London

Damian Barr's fictionalised biography explores the 26-year relationship of artists Bobby MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, their rise in London's bohemian art scene, and their eventual fall from fame.

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Paul McCartney Unveils Nostalgic Album The Boys of Dungeon Lane

Paul McCartney announces The Boys of Dungeon Lane, his first album in six years, inspired by childhood memories in Liverpool and produced with Andrew Watt.

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NI Photographer’s Vogue Feature Showcases Local Talent with Saoirse-Monica Jackson

Belfast photographer Bryony Coles organised a Vogue-featured photoshoot with Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson, highlighting local talent and marking a career milestone.

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Duffy Opens Up About Kidnapping and Assault in New Documentary

Singer Duffy reveals her sexual assault and kidnapping ordeal in a new Disney+ documentary, marking her first major interview in 15 years.

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Slick Rick Honoured at Mobo Awards for Shaping Hip-Hop Storytelling

Slick Rick, the pioneering hip-hop storyteller, receives a lifetime achievement award at the Mobo Awards, reflecting on his influential career, legal challenges, and enduring legacy.

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Stephen Colbert to Co-Write New Lord of the Rings Film Adaptation

Stephen Colbert will co-write a new Lord of the Rings film adapting early chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring with his son and Philippa Boyens, following the end of his late-night show.

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Tom Chetwode-Barton Brings 2006 Rave Scene to Life with VR Experience Ôl

Tom Chetwode-Barton recreates the 2006 Llanberis rave scene through Ôl, an immersive VR experience blending Welsh music and early social media nostalgia.

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Monet’s Venetian Masterpieces: A Late-Life Artistic Journey Explored

At 68, Monet visited Venice for the first time, creating dozens of paintings now showcased in a new exhibition at San Francisco’s de Young Museum, exploring his late-life artistic engagement with the city and its influence on his later works.

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Anna Dempsey Wins Inaugural Hilary Mantel Prize for Fiction

Anna Dempsey wins the inaugural Hilary Mantel prize for fiction with her novel set in Florida, receiving £7,500 and mentoring support.

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Michaelina Wautier: Rediscovering a 17th-Century Artist Beyond Male Shadows

Michaelina Wautier’s 17th-century paintings, long misattributed to male artists, are now showcased in the UK, revealing her exceptional talent and challenging art history’s traditional narratives.

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Aimee Lou Wood and Erin Doherty Receive Dual Bafta TV Award Nominations

Aimee Lou Wood and Erin Doherty each receive two Bafta TV Award nominations, with Adolescence leading overall. The awards celebrate outstanding performances across drama, comedy, entertainment, and documentaries.

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