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Was Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ First ‘Mongolian Rhapsody’?

One of Freddie Mercury’s early drafts, which is being auctioned by Sotheby’s, shows that he crossed out “Mongolian” and substituted the now-famous title.

Andy Rourke, Bassist for the Smiths, Dies at 59

Mr. Rourke was a key, if habitually unsung, part of the influential British band’s success. He died of pancreatic cancer, his bandmate Johnny Marr said.

Hannah Waddingham Joins Eurovision 2023 as a Host

The most well-known to American viewers is the Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham, who appears on TV’s “Ted Lasso.”

How Liverpool Put on a Song Contest for Ukraine

This year’s event would be “Ukraine’s party,” a broadcasting official said. It just happens to be taking place in Britain.

Tobias Rahim Wants to Take Danish-Language Pop Global

Tobias Rahim is a phenomenon in Denmark. Now, he wants the country’s music to be internationally renowned.

Cannes Film Festival 2023 Lineup Includes Wes Anderson and Todd Haynes Movies

Over 50 movies will be screened at the event, including Johnny Depp’s first major film since a defamation trial and Martin Scorsese’s latest epic.

Nia Archives Is a Rising Dance Star in the U.K.

The 23-year-old British musician is a breakout star of a dance-music revival largely led by Black women artists. Her new EP, “Sunrise Bang Ur Head...

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Wins Big at the BAFTAs

The German-language antiwar movie won best film, best director and five other awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Academy Awards.

Harry Styles Dedicated a Brit Award to Female Acts Who Weren’t Nominated

In 2022, the Brit Awards merged its top artist prizes to include male, female and nonbinary acts. This year, the event faced backlash for not...

Harry Styles Dedicated a Brit Award to Female Acts Who Weren’t Nominated

In 2022, the Brit Awards merged its top artist prizes to include male, female and nonbinary acts. This year, the event faced backlash for not...