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Sheffield Singer Jim Ghedi Scores Hugh Jackman Film, Tackles Class Divide in Folk Music

Jim Ghedi, a Sheffield singer-songwriter, scored the Hugh Jackman film The Death of Robin Hood. He discusses overcoming impostor syndrome, his musical influences, and the class divide in the folk scene.

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The Sheffield-based folk guitarist and singer, Jim Ghedi.

Megan Thee Stallion Exits Moulin Rouge! Musical Early Amid Personal Challenges

Megan Thee Stallion has ended her role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical early amid personal challenges, including a recent hospitalization and public breakup with Klay Thompson.

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Getty Images Megan is wearing a red cropped jacket, a black sparkly leotard with silver stripes. She is wearing fishnet tights and black knee high boots. She is holding a black cane and smiling a the crowd. She is on stage, behind her is gold and red decorations. To her left is other members of the cast, a man in a suit and top had and a man in all black.

Michael Jackson Biopic Breaks Global Box Office Records

The Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson breaks box office records with a $217m global opening, surpassing previous musical biopics and focusing on Jackson's career while omitting abuse allegations due to legal constraints.

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Universal Jaafar Jackson, wearing white and holding a microphone, performing as Michael Jackson in the musical biopic Michael

Carrie Sauce yn ennill Y Llais 2026 fel y cyntaf i wneud hynny fel artist drag

Carrie Sauce yw'r artist drag cyntaf i ennill Y Llais 2026 ar S4C, gan ennill fel aelod o dîm Syr Bryn Terfel. Bydd hi'n recordio cân wreiddiol gan Amy Wadge ac yn parhau i ddysgu a pherfformio yn y Gymraeg.

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Calls to Close Arts Funding Gap Between London and Northern England

Christine Baranski and Sharon Maher call for equitable arts funding across the UK, urging investment in northern regions to match London's cultural spending.

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Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.

17th Century Royal Astrolabe from Jaipur to Auction at Sotheby's London

A 17th Century brass astrolabe from Jaipur's royal collection, crafted in Lahore, is set for auction at Sotheby's London with an estimated value of £1.5-2.5m.

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Courtesy Sotheby's Image of the monumental brass astrolabe commissioned for Mughal nobleman Aqa Afzal in Lahore in the 17th Century.

Glasgow Arts Groups Secure Future After Trongate 103 Rental Dispute

Glasgow arts organisations at Trongate 103 have reached a positive agreement with the council to secure their building's future after a rental dispute threatened eviction.

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Kirsty Anderson Six people holding placards reading Save T103, except the 0 is an heart. They are all leaning against the wall of a large building.

Skindred Achieves First Number One Album with 'You Got This'

Welsh band Skindred celebrates their first number one album with 'You Got This' after 28 years, sharing their journey and inspiration behind the album title.

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Dean Chalkley Benji Webbe on a pink bike. The other members of Skindred are behind him

Naked Terry Jones Statue from Monty Python to Debut in Colwyn Bay

A bronze statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, depicting his nude organist character, will be unveiled in Colwyn Bay. Supported by his family and fellow Pythons, the statue celebrates his diverse career and legacy.

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Nick Elphick A close up picture of the clay model used for the sculpture showing Terry Jones with wild hair and smiling. He wears only a tie that looks like it is blowing in the wind

Authorised Music Biopics Like Michael and Back to Black Face Criticism for Sanitizing Legacies

The new Michael Jackson biopic joins a trend of authorised music films that sanitize artists' legacies, prioritizing escapism over complexity. While commercially successful, these films often avoid difficult truths, prompting calls for braver, more nuanced portrayals.

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Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the new biopic Michael.

Anohni's Wilderness Show Delivers Masterful, Transformative Song Interpretations

Anohni's Wilderness show at the Barbican features transformative song interpretations with a virtuosic band, exploring themes of exile and creativity through powerful performances.

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A woman in a black robe performs on stage with a huge swan projected on a screen behind her.

Venice Biennale Jury Excludes Artists from Nations Facing War Crimes Charges

The Venice Biennale jury announced it will exclude artists from countries whose leaders face ICC war crimes charges, notably Russia and Israel, reaffirming its commitment to human rights amid political tensions.

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A private security officer walks past a closed Russia's pavilion at the 59th Biennale of Arts exhibition in Venice, Italy

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