

Alex Marshall
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BAFTA Nominations 2025: ‘Conclave’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Are Up for Best Film
“Anora,” “A Compete Unknown” and “The Brutalist” are also in the running for best film at the British equivalent of the Oscars.

Oasis Reunion Tour Is Definitely Maybe a Win for Tribute Bands, Too
As the Gallagher brothers prepare for next year’s performances, Oasis covers bands are reaping the benefits with their own sold-out shows.

A Reluctant Satirist Takes On the Bomb
Armando Iannucci, the mastermind behind “Veep,” has adapted “Dr. Strangelove” for the theater and insists that laughing at nuclear disaster couldn’t be more timely.

Harvey Weinstein Indecent Assault Case Dropped by U.K. Prosecutors
The Crown Prosecution Service said that it had “decided that there is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.”

Basel Will Host Eurovision Song Contest (Unless Its Taxpayers Revolt)
Many in the Swiss city celebrated the announcement. But after a debate about the cost, a conservative party wants a referendum over whether the public...

Is This Massive Attack Concert the Gold Standard for a Green Gig?
Coldplay and Billie Eilish have tried to drive down carbon emissions while touring, but the British band Massive Attack has tried to take the efforts...

Amid Heightened Security, Taylor Swift Will Return to the Stage in London
Fans gathering at Wembley Stadium in London said they trusted British security officials to keep them safe.

Swedish Prosecutors Drop Case Against Disqualified Eurovision Entrant
Investigators could not prove that Joost Klein, the Dutch entrant, had behaved threateningly during an incident shortly before the event final.

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ to Compete at Venice Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language feature and new movies from Luca Guadagnino and Pablo Larraín will also debut at this year’s event.

Nemo Wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland
The nonbinary singer Nemo won the high-camp contest, during a night that included pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the arena and fireworks onstage.