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Jazz Icon Sonny Rollins Dies at 95

Sonny Rollins, the legendary jazz saxophonist known as the "saxophone colossus," died at 95. His prolific career included collaborations with Miles Davis and John Coltrane, over 60 albums, and two Grammys. He retired in 2014 due to respiratory illness.

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Getty Images Sonny Rollins plays saxophone while wearing a red jacket on stage under blue and pink lights.

Dafydd Llŷr Hughes a Lleucu-Haf Thomas yn ennill gwobrau celf Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2026

Dafydd Llŷr Hughes o Lanbedrog a Lleucu-Haf Thomas o Sir Benfro yw enillwyr gwobrau celf Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2026, gyda Dafydd yn ennill Ysgoloriaeth Artist Ifanc a Lleucu-Haf yn ennill y Fedal Gelf, Dylunio a Thechnoleg.

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Grizz Chapman, 30 Rock Actor Known for Role as Grizz, Dies at 52

Grizz Chapman, known for his role as Grizz on 30 Rock, died at 52 after battling kidney disease. He was a beloved actor and advocate, remembered fondly by co-stars and fans alike.

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Grizz Chapman in a black and multicolored striped track jacket over a yellow shirt looks at the camera

Olivia Dean Headlines Radio 1's Big Weekend with Stunning Final Set

Olivia Dean closed BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend with a captivating set, performing hits and celebrating her rise since 2023. The final day featured standout acts including CMAT, Maisie Peters, Kehlani, and Niall Horan.

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BBC Olivia Dean is seen on stage on a screen, with pink lights and smoke in the sunset.

Historic Newry Arts Centre to Be Demolished for Town Hall Expansion

Newry's former Sean Hollywood Arts Centre will be demolished for a town hall expansion, sparking debate over heritage preservation amid plans for a modern theatre and conference venue.

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BBC The former Newry Arts Centre - a cream-coloured two-storey building with a replica classical facade and a modern side extension. The main structure is symmetrical, with five large Georgian-style sash windows on the top floor, intersected by four decorative pilasters. The front door is protected by a metal grill and sheltered by a pillared granite portico. A disabled access ramp leads to the modern side extension which has a curved exterior wall and a steep roof.

A Decade of Valley Girls Shaping Fashion: From Pompoms to Alexander McQueen

A decade-long project in south Wales empowers Valley girls through fashion, photography, and arts, culminating in a retrospective exhibition featuring collaborations with Alexander McQueen.

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Museum Wales Nia Day as a younger child and Poppy. They are two white girls both wearing all red clothes and coats. Nia, left, has a reddish feather boa around her neck. Both girls have beehive type hairstyles and are made up.

Authors Share Books to Rekindle Your Love of Reading

Authors including Malala Yousafzai, Katherine Rundell, and Matt Haig recommend books—from memoirs to fantasy—that inspire a renewed love of reading, highlighting works that combine humor, history, and imagination.

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King Charles III Surprises Audience at Sold-Out RSC Performance of The Tempest

King Charles III surprised audiences at a sold-out Royal Shakespeare Company performance of The Tempest, touring backstage and praising costumes. The production features Sir Kenneth Branagh and is directed by Sir Richard Eyre.

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Jeff Spicer via Getty Images King Charles III laughs as he views a replica crown during a tour of costumes during the interval at the Royal Shakespeare Company's performance of The Tempest at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, England on 22 May 2026.

Jamie Bell Discusses Intense Role and Challenges in Richard Gadd’s Half Man

Jamie Bell discusses his challenging role in Richard Gadd’s Half Man, exploring themes of toxic masculinity, complex characters, and his upcoming projects including the Peaky Blinders sequel.

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Flare-Up Exhibition Explores Illness, Disability, and Creativity Through Art

Flare-Up exhibition at CCA Goldsmiths showcases art inspired by illness, disability, and neurodivergence, featuring works by Derek Jarman, Benoît Piéron, and others exploring themes of chronic conditions and societal challenges.

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Miles Davis’ Ascenseur pour l’Échafaud: A Timeless Jazz Soundtrack Reissued

Celebrating Miles Davis’s centenary, the reissued 1957 soundtrack for Louis Malle’s <em>Ascenseur pour l’Échafaud</em> showcases Davis’s improvised, sensual jazz that remains timeless. Also featured are new jazz fusion and tribute albums inspired by Davis’s legacy.

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A black and white photo of the musicians Miles Davis and Marcel Romano and film director Louis Malle standing by a door

Maggie O'Farrell Discusses New Novel on Irish Famine and Her Bafta Experience

Maggie O'Farrell discusses her new novel Land about the Irish famine, her Bafta and Golden Globe wins for Hamnet, and her reflections on identity and history.

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BBC/Katie Razzall Maggie O'Farrell with curly auburn hair in black jumper. Background shows leaves on left and red flowers on the right