Warner Bros launches WB Movieverse, becoming the first studio to release a film as an NFT
Warner Bros has launched a new platform where fans can buy, sell and trade movie NFTs, becoming the first major studio to do so.
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Graham Bonham-Carter | US arrest Brit for moving sanctioned Russian oligarch's artwork
A British businessman has been arrested by American authorities for allegedly trying to transport artwork owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch out of the US.
Judi Dench calls for Netflix to include a disclaimer for The Crown, accuses show of ‘crude sensationalism’
The fifth season of The Crown is about to premiere but Dame Judi Dench wants the streamer to make some changes.
Tate Liverpool opens Turner Prize 2022 exhibition
Tate Liverpool today unveils an exhibition of work by the four artists nominated for the Turner Prize 2022.
Comedy Wildlife Photo finalists
The shortlisted images for the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photo awards are here: from grinning triggerfish to a waving raccoon.
Kanye West sued for £221m by George Floyd's family over 'malicious' remarks
The family of George Floyd are suing Kanye West, now known as Ye, for $250 million (£221 million) over comments the billionaire rapper and entrepreneur made about Floyd's death during a podcast recording.
Manchester seeking £25m for naming rights of new arts venue
A new arts venue in Manchester - due to open next year, four years behind schedule - is hoping to fetch £25m for the sale of its naming rights.
Tom Cruise to act in space, Universal confirms
Tom Cruise will perform a 'spacewalk' for a forthcoming movie, making him the first civilian to do so.
Kanye West Twitter and Instagram accounts suspended
Kanye West has had his accounts suspended on both Twitter and Instagram, after the rapper shared antisemitic posts.
UK Government art collection to open first public display space
The UK’s Government Art Collection (GAC), containing over 14,700 works, is to open its first public display space in London next year, The Art Newspaper reports.
Beatles tablecloth doodling from dinner before final gig returned by stranger
This tablecloth the Beatles doodled on was stolen 56 years ago. Now, it’s resurfaced — and is about to go up for sale.
Liverpool to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of Ukraine
Liverpool has been selected as the host city for the next Eurovision Song Contest – the first instalment of the event to be held in the UK for a quarter of a century.
Ancient busts attacked and damaged at Vatican Museums
A man has been arrested after toppling two ancient busts in the Vatican Museums, with the artefacts sustaining damage.
Alec Baldwin and producers reach settlement over death of Halyna Hutchins, filming to continue
Alec Baldwin and the producers for Rust have reached a settlement with the estate of Halyna Hutchins, who was accidentally shot on set in October 2021, Deadline reports.
Liz Truss walks out to 'Moving On Up' | M People disapprove
Liz Truss walked on stage to ‘Moving On Up’ by M People ahead of her speech at the Conservative Party Conference this morning, a choice that has not gone down with the song’s creators.
V&A cutting ties with Sackler name
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has removed the Sackler name from its galleries, due to the family’s role in the global opioid crisis, with members making their fortune through the highly addictive painkiller, OxyContin.
Shakira Heading To Trial Over Tax Fraud Charges
Colombian music star Shakira is going to trial in Spain over allegations of tax fraud worth €14.5m (£13.1m*).
Robert Newland | British art dealer leads guilty in wire fraud trial
Robert Newland, a British art dealer who worked with fraudster Inigo Philbrick, pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Nadine Dorries to resign as Culture Secretary
Nadine Dorries, the UK’s culture secretary, has resigned following the appointment of Liz Truss as prime minister.
National Portrait Gallery hopes to raise £50m for Reynolds' Portrait of Omai in potentially record deal
The National Portrait Gallery in London is hoping to raise £50m to buy Portrait of Omai by Joshua Reynolds, The Art Newspaper reports. The deal would make it the joint-most expensive work ever bought by a UK museum.
Rapper TKorStretch stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival
The 21-year-old who was stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival has been confirmed as Takayo Nembhard, a drill rapper from Bristol known as TkorStretch.
Kurt Vile says Caroline Polachek’s ‘Bunny Is a Rider’ is one of his favourite modern songs
Kurt Vile has expressed his love for experimental pop artist Caroline Polachek. Although he was due to play All Points East festival on Friday on the supporting bill for The National, Vile arrived a day early to catch Polachek’s set from the side of the stage.
Taylor Hawkins tribute gigs add Metallica, AC/DC members to lineup
A host of new artists have joined the bill for upcoming gigs in memory of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
5 hospitality giants sign open letter demanding action on energy crisis
Five key organisations representing the UK hospitality industry have signed an open letter to the government demanding an immediate intervention on rising energy prices hitting the sector.
Italian police seize $144 million assets of architect behind 'Putin's Palace'
Italian Police have seized assets worth $144 from Lafranco Cirillo, the architect behind Vladimir Putin’s alleged palace on the black sea.
Wagatha Christie trial | Rebekah Vardy loses libel case against Detective Rooney
Rebekah Vardy has lost her High Court libel case against Coleen Rooney in the ‘Wagatha Christie' trial. She will not appeal the decision.
Geologist James Fitton to be released after Iraqi court overturns charges
Retired British geologist James Fitton is set to be released from prison in Iraq, after charges of antiquities smuggling were overturned.
Eurovision 2023 | Which UK city will it be held in?
The race to take on one of the greatest responsibilities of them all is heating up. No, I’m not talking about the Tory leadership race (yawn), but following yesterday’s news that the UK will now host Eurovision, the bid for which city it will be held in is underway.
Fabergé egg allegedly found on $300m yacht seized from Russian oligarch
A Fabergé egg is allegedly among the items seized from the $300m superyacht of Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.
Buzz Aldrin personal collection to go under hammer at Sotheby’s
A personal collection of Buzz Aldrin's is to be offered at Sotheby’s in a landmark auction celebrating the the legendary astronaut's career.
