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Nuart Festival Returns to Aberdeen with Global Artists Revitalizing City Walls

Aberdeen's Nuart Festival returns with 13 global artists transforming city walls, including indoor work at Bon Accord baths. The event features walking tours, student recreations, and celebrates street art's vibrant presence post-pandemic.

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Nuart 2026 Man in a seagull costume, lying on the pavement, with an artwork of a seagull in the background on a wall that he is recreating.

Michael Jackson Biopic Criticized as Whitewash and Ghoulish by Reviewers

The Michael Jackson biopic, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, faces criticism for omitting abuse allegations and being a sanitized portrayal, though some praise its music and performances.

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Universal Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the musical biopic Michael, wearing a red and silver jacket

Madonna Offers Reward for Return of Missing Coachella Costume

Madonna offers a reward for the return of her missing vintage Coachella costume pieces, including a purple jacket and corset, worn during her recent performance with Sabrina Carpenter. The items, part of her personal archive, were last seen on a golf cart at the festival.

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Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella Sabrina Carpenter, wearing all white, and Madonna, wearing a purple outfit including a bustier, knee high boots and bright purple leather jacket. They are on stage at Coachella and pointing out to the crowd.

Amateur Theatre Stars Compete at Ireland's Prestigious Rural Drama Festival

The Mid-Ulster Drama Festival in Carrickmore, County Tyrone, celebrates its 60th year hosting the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals, drawing thousands to the Patrician Hall for a showcase of amateur theatre featuring diverse, thought-provoking productions.

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BBC A woman with long blonde hair and a pink coat is sitting in a cafe area. She is smiling. Behind her there are chairs and tables and some greenery. There are also sleeves of pictures and framed photographs.

Life-Size Wooden Woman Sculpture to Debut at Galloway Picnic Bench

A life-size wooden woman sculpture, resembling a young Barbara Windsor, will be unveiled on Waterside Hill in Galloway on 31 May. Created to inspire reflection on local history and nature, the figure will tour nearby locations before settling on a picnic bench.

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D&G Woodlands A wooden sculpture of a woman sitting at a picnic bench

DJ Carl Cox Honoured by Mural Ahead of Cardiff Gig with The Prodigy

DJ Carl Cox expressed being "honoured" and "humbled" by a mural in Cardiff celebrating his reunion tour with The Prodigy, painted by artist Steve Jenkins near Principality Stadium.

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Steve Jenkins Mural of Carl Cox on baordwalk by stadium. Cox is a black man with shaved head. he has been painted wearing sunglasses in black and white with yellow letters either side saying Oh yes oh yes, and The Prodigy

Actor Patrick Muldoon, Known for Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers, Dies at 57

Patrick Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers, died at 57 from a heart attack. Tributes from co-stars highlight his talent and kindness. He also produced films and was active in music.

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Getty Images A close-up of Patrick Muldoon

Bernardine Evaristo’s Top 7 Books Ranked from Manifesto to Mr Loverman

Explore Bernardine Evaristo’s top seven books, from her experimental debut to her Booker-winning novel and acclaimed works blending prose and poetry.

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Simon Armitage’s Poem Celebrates 200 Years of ZSL’s London Zoo

Simon Armitage’s poem 'The Moon and the Zoo' marks ZSL’s 200th anniversary, exploring the nocturnal world of London Zoo and reflecting on humanity’s responsibility to nature through a commissioned animation.

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Still from the animation The Moon and the Zoo

Borders Mansion Showcases 150+ Quilts in Modern Quilt Guild Exhibition

The Borders Modern Quilt Guild celebrates 10 years with an exhibition of over 150 quilts at historic Haining House, showcasing heritage crafts in a stunning Georgian villa.

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BMQG A range of colourful quilts hanging off a railing

The Pitt Star Discusses Show's Medical Realism and Rumored Clooney Recommendation

Gerran Howell, star of Emmy-winning drama The Pitt, shares insights on the show's medical realism, his character's growth, and rumors of George Clooney's recommendation for his role.

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Getty Images Gerran Howell, who wears a black jumper, beige suit jacket and has short brown hair

French Actress Nathalie Baye Dies at 77, French Media Report

French actress Nathalie Baye, a four-time César winner and celebrated figure in cinema, has died at 77 from Lewy body dementia, her family confirmed. President Macron honored her legacy and contributions to French film.

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Getty Images Nathalie Baye, a woman with short brown hair, waves in front of a crowd of photographers in Cannes. She wears a camel-coloured blazer and a white t-shirt. She is smiling.