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BAFTA Awards Winners: ‘Conclave,’ ‘Anora’ and ‘The Brutalist’ Take Home Top Prizes
“Anora” and “The Brutalist” also took home major prizes at the British equivalent of the Oscars, tipping the scales again.

In ‘Festen,’ a Nightmare Birthday Becomes an Opera
The composer who put Anna Nicole Smith’s life onstage has a new piece: an adaptation of a cult movie about child abuse.

Daniel Barenboim Announces He Has Parkinson’s Disease
“I am planning to maintain as many of my professional commitments as possible,” the conductor said.

A Goth Band’s Journey From Screams to Whispers
Before its members went into exile, IC3PEAK was one of the most notorious musical acts in Russia. Now, it’s pivoting to a more gentle sound.

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...