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Welsh National Opera Credits Rosalía for Renewed Interest in Opera

The Welsh National Opera credits pop star Rosalía and social media trends for a surge in opera's cultural relevance, reflecting on its 80-year history and recent challenges.

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Getty Images Rosalia who has dark hair and is wearing a hat with a fish net design across her face. She is winking one eye and smiling

Amy Macdonald on Staying Grounded Amid Fame and Festival Success

Amy Macdonald reflects on nearly 20 years in music, crediting close friends and her personality for staying grounded amid fame. She discusses her career growth, challenges for female artists, mental health, and her passion for football.

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Getty Images Amy Macdonald performs onstage, singing into a microphone. She has long dark hair and is playing a guitar

Actor Finnian Garbutt of Hope Street Dies at 28

Finnian Garbutt, actor from BBC's Hope Street, has died at 28 after a public battle with skin cancer. He appeared in all five seasons of the drama and was open about his illness.

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BBC/Long Story TV Finnian Garbutt, a man with dark hair, wearing a white shirt with black tie and a black support vest with the words police on it. He is wearing a black watch on his left wrist and there is a brown wooden door in the background.

U2, Enya, and Friends Attend Funeral of Clannad's Lead Singer Moya Brennan

U2 members, Enya, and others gathered in County Donegal to mourn Clannad's lead singer Moya Brennan, who died aged 73. The funeral celebrated her life and musical legacy.

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PA Shows Enya and other mourners at the funeral

Exploring Floral Art, Surreal Polaroids, and Billy Childish’s California Scenes

Discover expertly curated floral paintings, surreal Polaroids, Billy Childish’s desert art, and a conceptual masterpiece from a Morrisons receipt in this week’s art highlights.

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Oil painting of vibrant hibiscus flowers by Doron Langberg

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drop Dead’ Delivers a Maximalist Rush of Romantic Intensity

Olivia Rodrigo’s new single 'Drop Dead' marks a shift from rock to a lavish, intense portrayal of infatuation, blending maximalist strings and heartfelt lyrics with a sense of impending emotional collapse.

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A young woman with dark hair blows bubblegum.

Angelina Jolie Delivers a Personal Performance in Fashion Drama 'Couture'

Angelina Jolie stars in 'Couture' as Maxine, an indie filmmaker facing breast cancer amid Paris fashion drama. Despite Jolie’s strong performance, the film’s script and fashion focus feel shallow and unresolved.

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Angelina Jolie looking upward thoughtfully while holding phone in a scene from Couture.

Ymarferion Cyntaf Sioe Gerdd Newydd 'Calon' gan yr Urdd gyda 60 o Bobl Ifanc

60 o bobl ifanc o Gymru yn ymarfer sioe gerdd newydd 'Calon' gan Caryl a Non Parry, gyda pherfformiadau yng Nghanolfan Mileniwm Cymru ym mis Awst.

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Tori Amos Personally Connects with Glasgow Glass Artist After Buying Her Work

Glasgow glass artist Anita Jenkins was surprised when singer Tori Amos purchased her work, invited her to a concert, and met her backstage, praising her designs and boosting her confidence and business.

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Anita West Two women standing in a dressing room at a concert. Anita Jenkins is on the left and has blonde/silver hair while wearing a patterned top in shades of beige and brown. Tori Amos is on the right - she has long red hair and a sparkly green top. She is holding a glass sculpture designed like a sweetie wrapper, with hearts in it.

Lana Del Rey to Perform Theme Song for New James Bond Game 007 First Light

Lana Del Rey will perform the theme song for the new James Bond video game 007 First Light, composed by David Arnold. The game follows a young Bond and features notable actors including Patrick Gibson and Lenny Kravitz.

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Getty Images Lana Del Rey, in a blue floral dress, singing into a black microphone while smiling. Red lights are behind her on stage.

Teacher’s Karaoke Nessun Dorma Performance Gains Millions of Views

A performing arts teacher's karaoke rendition of Nessun Dorma has been viewed over two million times and attracted TV talent show interest.

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Joy Harmon, Actress Known for Cool Hand Luke Scene, Dies at 87

Joy Harmon, known for her brief but iconic role in Cool Hand Luke, has died at 87 after battling pneumonia. Her career spanned over three decades with numerous TV and film appearances.

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Getty Images American actress Joy Harmon as Lucille in 'Cool Hand Luke', directed by Stuart Rosenberg, 1967.

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