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Reaching for the Starmus: Science and music festival back in Tenerife
Mixing Nobel prize-winners, astronauts and artists, the Starmus Festival has been uniting key figures over the past decade at one event to spark creativity, curiosity and a greater understanding of the universe. Its co-founder, Garik Israelian says its all about inspiring the next generation.
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Most watched female artist on Amazon Music record set by Shakira
The global broadcast of the Colombian singer's Madrid concert has become the most-watched live performance by a female artist on Amazon Music. The platform highlights the role of the Spanish capital as a bridge between Latin America and Europe.
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George Fenton, British composer behind David Attenborough’s Earth Trilogy, dies aged 76
Best known for his award-winning film scores and long-lasting partnership with director Ken Loach, George Fenton also created the music for what became known as David Attenborough's Earth Trilogy: The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.
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Booming business: Who's paying most for musical residencies in Europe?
Musical residencies are on the rise in Europe for major pop stars, but costs are increasingly being heaped upon audiences with travel, accommodation and extras pushing up ticket prices, according to Spanish consumer rights group FACUA.
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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Jeremy Strong plays Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning', Stephen King's 'Carrie' is adapted for the small screen, and Tate Britain revives the rebellious creativity of the 90s. Here's what to look out for this week.
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Casa de México in Madrid unveils 2026 Día de Muertos altar inspired by Michoacán and Agustín Lara
Casa de México in Madrid presents "Viva la vida!", its 2026 Day of the Dead altar, a tribute to Agustín Lara inspired by Michoacán and the monarch butterfly. For the first time the tour will be set to music. Free entry from 2 Oct to 8 Nov.
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Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelled
According to the Moscow-based organizer Say Agency, the controversial rapper's two October dates in St Petersburg have been cancelled. Russian media states that the decision was made by the authorities, who are reportedly investigating the organizers for alleged fraud.
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Stevie Wonder celebrates 50 years of 'Songs In The Key Of Life' with four unreleased songs
Prior to hitting the road for a special tour of the UK, Europe and the US, Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from sessions of his seminal album ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’, which celebrates its 50th anniversary.
