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Monet’s Venetian Masterpieces: A Late-Life Artistic Journey Explored

At 68, Monet visited Venice for the first time, creating dozens of paintings now showcased in a new exhibition at San Francisco’s de Young Museum, exploring his late-life artistic engagement with the city and its influence on his later works.

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Anna Dempsey Wins Inaugural Hilary Mantel Prize for Fiction

Anna Dempsey wins the inaugural Hilary Mantel prize for fiction with her novel set in Florida, receiving £7,500 and mentoring support.

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Michaelina Wautier: Rediscovering a 17th-Century Artist Beyond Male Shadows

Michaelina Wautier’s 17th-century paintings, long misattributed to male artists, are now showcased in the UK, revealing her exceptional talent and challenging art history’s traditional narratives.

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Aimee Lou Wood and Erin Doherty Receive Dual Bafta TV Award Nominations

Aimee Lou Wood and Erin Doherty each receive two Bafta TV Award nominations, with Adolescence leading overall. The awards celebrate outstanding performances across drama, comedy, entertainment, and documentaries.

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Dame Shirley Bassey Announces She Can No Longer Respond to Fan Mail Due to Surgery

Dame Shirley Bassey reveals she can no longer reply to fan mail due to upcoming hand surgery, reflecting on her 70-year career and honours.

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French and Saunders to Star as Ugly Sisters in London Palladium Cinderella Panto

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite after 17 years to star as the Ugly Sisters in the London Palladium's Cinderella pantomime, joining a star-studded cast including Julian Clary.

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Adolescence Leads 2026 Bafta TV Award Nominations with 11 Nods

Jack Thorne’s drama Adolescence leads the 2026 Bafta TV nominations with 11 nods, followed by Steven Knight’s Forty Elephants and Star Wars spin-off Andor. The BBC tops broadcaster nominations with 73.

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Irvine Welsh Brings Trainspotting to London Stage as a New Musical

Irvine Welsh’s 1993 novel Trainspotting is being adapted into a musical opening in London this July, featuring original songs and selections from the film soundtrack.

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Anthony Hopkins Returns to Wales for New Film Inspired by Dylan Thomas

Sir Anthony Hopkins returns to Wales to film 'A Visit To Grandpa's,' inspired by Dylan Thomas' poetry and childhood memories in the Welsh countryside.

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Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Tops 2026 Box Office with $140.9M Debut

Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary has earned $140.9M globally, becoming 2026's top box office debut and Amazon MGM's fastest start. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film adapts Andy Weir's novel and has received mixed critical reviews.

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Karen Hauer Leaves Strictly After 14 Years as Longest-Serving Female Pro

Karen Hauer, Strictly Come Dancing's longest-serving female pro, has left the show after 14 years to pursue new passions, reflecting on her transformative journey and memorable partnerships.

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The Story Behind the Fibreglass Rhinos Guarding a Scottish Housing Estate

Two fibreglass rhinos have guarded a Scottish housing estate for decades. Created in the late 1980s or early 1990s by Robbie Coleman, the rhinos have become community symbols, with local involvement in their upkeep and decoration. A similar rhino now stands in Birmingham.

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