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Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Centre after Trump row
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre, citing a Trump 'takeover', a 40% drop in ticket sales, and shattered donor confidence. Read the full story.
X UK revenue drops 60% amid advertiser exodus
Elon Musk's X sees UK revenue fall nearly 60% in a year as brands pull ads over content safety. Profits plummet and Grok AI tool faces restrictions after outcry.
Spotify stops running US government ICE recruitment ads
Spotify confirms it is no longer running US Immigration and Customs Enforcement recruitment ads after the Trump administration campaign ended. The move follows artist protests and listener backlash.
Authors boycott Adelaide festival over Palestinian speaker cancellation
Dozens of prominent writers, including Miles Franklin winner Michelle de Kretser, have withdrawn from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest after the festival cancelled Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance. The board cited 'cultural s
Labour urged to quit X after Grok AI child abuse scandal
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to pull government off X after reports its AI chatbot, Grok, generated illegal child abuse images. Calls grow for a total boycott.
Cricket Australia boycotts ABC after Clark criticism
Cricket Australia has blocked player interviews with the ABC after commentator Stuart Clark criticised selectors. The fallout continues during the Ashes series. Read the full story.
Arts Groups Offer Mental Health Support to Performers
UK arts organisations are providing therapeutic support to performers, challenging the myth that suffering is essential for great art. Discover how this shift is creating safer, more powerful productions.
Israel accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of antisemitism
Israel's foreign ministry accuses new NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of pouring 'antisemitic gasoline on an open fire' after he revoked orders on antisemitism definition and BDS restrictions. Read the full story.
Nadia Boulanger's Lost Opera Brought to Life
The first recording of Nadia Boulanger's forgotten opera, 'La Ville Morte', is released. Discover the story behind this early work by the legendary teacher and composer.
Corrie fans baffled by Glenda Shuttleworth's age reveal
Coronation Street viewers were left stunned as Glenda Shuttleworth celebrated her 50th birthday, with fans and actor Tony Maudsley expressing disbelief. Discover the reaction and calls for her to find love.
Musicians Cancel Gigs Over Trump-Kennedy Centre Name
A growing list of musical acts are pulling out of performances at the Washington DC venue after its board voted to add Donald Trump's name. Discover the latest cancellations and legal battles.
Jazz band pulls out of Trump-Kennedy Centre New Year's Eve show
The Cookers jazz septet cancels performance at the renamed Washington DC arts centre, joining a growing artist boycott over the controversial Trump name addition. Read the latest.
Paris metro stabbing suspect arrested after attacks
Three women were stabbed at separate Paris metro stations on Friday. The suspect, a man in his mid-20s, was later arrested at his home. Read the latest updates.
Jewish band Oi Va Voi on UK gig cancellations
Klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi saw two UK shows cancelled after protests. The musicians discuss feeling targeted and the climate for Jewish artists in Britain.
15 Things That Always Happen in Christmas Soaps
Discover the 15 essential plotlines that define every festive special in Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale. From ruined dinners to shocking deaths, we break down the predictable formula.
Havaianas Boycott Wipes £20m Off Value After Ad Row
Brazil's far-right supporters launch a boycott of iconic flip-flop brand Havaianas over a TV advert, erasing £20m in market value. Discover the political fallout and parallels to US culture wars.
Writers withdraw from Hay festival over María Corina Machado invite
At least three writers pull out of Hay festival Cartagena in protest at Nobel laureate María Corina Machado's support for US intervention in Venezuela. Discover the controversy.
Netrebko's Greatness in Royal Opera's Turandot
Anna Netrebko's vocal mastery transforms the Royal Opera's classic Turandot. Read our review of this iconic production, running at Covent Garden until 4 February.
Royal Opera's 40-Year-Old Turandot Revival Dazzles
Andrei Șerban's 1984 staging of Puccini's Turandot returns to Covent Garden for its 19th revival. Explore the spectacle, the famous aria, and exclusive rehearsal insights.
Puccini's La Rondine triumphs in London Barbican revival
Puccini's lesser-known opera La Rondine receives a stunning revival at London's Barbican, with conductor Edward Gardner and the LSO delivering a passionate performance. Discover the story of Magda's tragic love.
Montgomery Bus Boycott: The Untold Story of Sacrifice
Seventy years after Rosa Parks's arrest, a historian reveals the long, uncertain struggle behind the iconic boycott. Discover the true cost of courage and its lessons for today.
Eurovision faces boycott over Israel's 2026 inclusion
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the escalating political controversy.
Eurovision 2026 in Vienna to go ahead despite boycott
Austria confirms the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will proceed as planned, despite a financial impact from a four-country boycott over Israel's participation. Key details inside.
Eurovision boycott: Four countries pull out over Israel
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia boycott Eurovision 2025 over Israel's participation. Analysis compares this political crisis to the contest's 70-year history of boycotts.
Cartoon ignites debate on Netanyahu and Eurovision boycott
A new political cartoon by Martin Rowson criticises Benjamin Netanyahu's stance amid calls for an Israel Eurovision boycott. Explore the satire and its implications.
Eurovision's Israel decision triggers broadcaster boycotts
The EBU's decision to include Israel in Eurovision 2026 has led to boycotts from Spain, Ireland and others, leaving fans questioning the contest's founding values. Read the full analysis.
HMS Pinafore review: Carry On up the poop deck at ENO
Cal McCrystal's gloriously daffy HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum is packed with physical comedy & double-entendres. Mel Giedroyc shines in this crowd-pleasing revival. Runs until 7 Feb.
Rosa Parks' Detroit home: A symbol of racist housing policies
On the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott, we examine the quieter, systemic racism in housing that continues to ravage Black communities, as seen through Rosa Parks' vacant Detroit home.
Farage vs BBC, Eurovision Boycott, World Cup Draw
Nigel Farage accuses the BBC of hypocrisy, countries boycott Eurovision, and the World Cup draw looms. Get the latest UK news and analysis in our daily briefing.
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