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UK Peers Warn Against Sacrificing Arts for AI Gains Without Permission

The UK House of Lords warns against sacrificing creative industries for AI gains, urging licensing and permission for use of artists' work in AI products.

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David Harding: Sculptor and Educator Who Transformed Glenrothes and Glasgow Art

David Harding, sculptor and educator, integrated art into Glenrothes' urban fabric and led Glasgow School of Art’s environmental art department, influencing generations of artists and embedding art within social and political contexts.

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Squeeze’s Trixies: Teenage Dreams Shape First Album in Nearly a Decade

Squeeze’s new album Trixies, based on songs written as teenagers in 1974, offers a charming but immature concept musical about a fictional nightclub, reflecting early influences and showcasing the band’s origins.

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Glasgow church conversion to arts venue approved with £1.6m investment

Glasgow City Council has approved plans to convert a former Methodist church in Partick into West Works, an arts and events venue with over £1.6m investment, preserving the building's heritage and supporting local culture and economy.

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Final Book by Winnie the Pooh Illustrator Published Posthumously

Peter Lawson, illustrator of Winnie the Pooh and Thomas the Tank Engine, passed away in 2023. His final book, On Big Bear's Shoulders, was published posthumously to support Ty Hafan children's hospice.

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Rachel Zegler Earns Olivier Nomination for Evita Balcony Performance

Rachel Zegler has been nominated for an Olivier Award for her leading role in Evita, performing from the London Palladium's outdoor balcony. Other nominees include Cate Blanchett, Bryan Cranston, and Tom Hiddleston, with Paddington the Musical and Into The Woods leading nominations.

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Tony Bontana on Grief, Genocide, and His Unique Musical Journey

Tony Bontana channels grief and social issues into his diverse music, blending hip-hop, punk, and grunge while advocating for honest expression and peace.

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Mother’s Pride Review: Martin Clunes Stars in Post-Brexit Pub Comedy with Mixed Results

Mother’s Pride, from the team behind Fisherman’s Friends, explores rival West Country pubs post-Brexit with humor and sentiment but struggles with clunky exposition and weak plot resolutions.

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Lola Young Returns to Stage Strong After Break Following On-Stage Collapse

Lola Young returned to live performance after a five-month break following an on-stage collapse. Despite personal struggles with addiction and mental health, she continues to build on her global success with "Messy" and recent awards.

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Susan Choi, Katie Kitamura Lead Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026 Longlist

The Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026 longlist features 16 novels by authors including Susan Choi and Katie Kitamura, exploring themes from political upheaval to climate change. The shortlist will be announced on 22 April, with the winner revealed on 11 June.

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Ant and Dec Secure Court Order to Trace Hidden Profits from Banksy Art Deals

A High Court judge ruled there is a 'good arguable case' that Ant and Dec were wronged in Banksy art deals involving secret profits. The presenters seek disclosure from an art dealer to trace missing funds.

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Ant and Dec Seek Court Order Over Alleged Secret Profits in Banksy Art Deals

Ant and Dec seek a High Court order to investigate alleged secret profits in Banksy art deals involving an intermediary and art dealer Andrew Lilley.

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