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Renowned British Artist David Hockney Dies at 88

David Hockney, a leading British artist known for his multimedia work over seven decades, died peacefully at home aged 88, one month before his 89th birthday.

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Top 7 Must-Stream Shows This Week Including Harlan Coben’s Thriller and Colin Farrell’s Alien PI

Discover seven compelling shows to stream this week, including Harlan Coben’s thriller I Will Find You and Colin Farrell’s alien PI in Sugar.

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Britt Lower as Rachel Mills in I Will Find You.

Galw am Oriel Gelf Genedlaethol i Hybu Celf Gyfoes Cymru

Enwau blaenllaw yn galw ar Lywodraeth Cymru i sefydlu Oriel Gelf Genedlaethol i hyrwyddo celf gyfoes Cymru, gan bwysleisio pwysigrwydd un lleoliad canolog dros rhwydwaith o orielau.

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Pram yn y Cyntedd gan Angharad Pearce Jones

Music Teacher Flies Home Early to Perform Surprise Duet with Ed Sheeran

Music teacher Lianne Kaye flew home early from holiday to perform a surprise duet with Ed Sheeran at Ipswich Waterfront on 5 June, after learning of the gig just the day before.

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Shaun Whitmore/BBC A man with red hair and a white T-shirt plays a guitar alongside a woman with blonde hair and a black top.

Mean Girls UK Tour Cancelled in Belfast Amid Violence; Lead Actress Speaks Out

Vivian Panka, lead actress in the Mean Girls UK tour, reveals fear amid Belfast unrest causing show cancellations. The Grand Opera House confirms full run cancellation with refunds planned.

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Paul Coltas Vivian Panka stands centre in a trio, wearing a pink studded jacket and pink chequered dress with brown hair. On each side of her stands a member of the Plastics clique, Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith, both of whom wear bright pink jackets

Lola Young Shines in Brilliant Return at O2 Apollo Manchester

South London singer-songwriter Lola Young returns to the stage with a captivating 15-song set at O2 Apollo Manchester, showcasing her charm, style, and flawless vocals, reaffirming her status as a Gen Z icon.

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Lola Young in a dark jacket sings into a microphone against a purple-lit background

Bettina’s Art Transformed Her Chelsea Hotel Room Into a Creative Sanctuary

Bettina Grossman transformed her Chelsea Hotel apartment into a vast archive of conceptual art over 40 years, living reclusively and producing works now gaining recognition in exhibitions like Glasgow International.

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Bettina stands on a city balcony, head bowed and arms crossed

Strictly Ballroom Review: Baz Luhrmann’s Classic Dance Tale of Passion and Defiance

Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 film Strictly Ballroom is a charming, romantic Australian dance story that inspired TV’s Strictly Come Dancing and showcases his early directorial style.

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A man in a gold sequined vest and a woman in a red dress stand close together, looking serious

Peter Weir Honored with First AFTRS Lifetime Achievement Award

Peter Weir, acclaimed director of Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli, received the inaugural AFTRS lifetime achievement award for his defining impact on Australian culture and global storytelling.

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Peter Weir speaks at a Sydney film festival podium

Poem Inspired by Son Features on His Exam Paper Years Later

Emily Cullen's poem inspired by her son appeared on his Junior Cycle English exam paper years later, creating a unique and emotional moment for both.

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Joe O'Shaughnessy/Galway City Tribune A teenage boy and his mother sit together in a school library, looking at an exam paper. The boy holds the paper while his mother smiles beside him. Bookshelves can be seen in the background.

Stormzy and Stars Pay Tribute to Talay Riley After Fatal Stabbing

Grammy-winning musician Talay Riley, aka Mark Orabiyi, was fatally stabbed in east London. Tributes from Stormzy, Wretch 32, and others honor his legacy. Police continue investigation with three arrests made.

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Family handout Mark Orabiyi looking down smiling. He is wearing a black and blue leather jacket over a white T-shirt

Gŵyl Tawe 2026 yn Llawn Cerddoriaeth a Chelfyddydau Bywiog yn Abertawe

Gŵyl Tawe 2026 yn Abertawe wedi dod i ben gyda cherddoriaeth a chelfyddydau bywiog, gan gynnwys perfformiadau gan The Joy Formidable, Gwenno, Melin Melyn a mwy.

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