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Golden Globes announce diversity reforms
In light of a string of scandals, the organizers of the Golden Globes announced reforms in transparency and diversity.
The return of cultural events in Europe
Several European countries have begun to lift COVID restrictions cautiously allow cultural events again.
Is classical music colonialist?
The University of Oxford aims to add non-European music to the curriculum. German institutions are lagging behind.
German 'gangsta rap' promotes anti-Semitism, study says
Researchers say there is evidence young fans adopt chauvinistic and anti-Semitic world views expressed in rap lyrics.
Chanel No. 5: the cult perfume turns 100
In 1921, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel launched a new fragrance created for women. The result: Chanel No. 5.
Belarus regime turns on artists and journalists
Protests are more muted these days in Belarus, but cultural figures are still speaking out on World Press Freedom Day.
European films and their Hollywood remakes
Hit European movies often get a US remake. The original is usually better — although there are some exceptions.
Dreams of Freedom: Romanticism in Russia and Germany
The international exhibition project on Romanticism in Russia and Germany is now on show in Moscow,
And the Oscar goes to ...
The 2021 Academy Awards had both firsts and surprises. Here are some of the highlights.
'Nomadland' wins best picture at Oscars
Chloe Zhao also took home the best director award for her story about a community of van dwellers in the American West.
Italian star singer Milva dies aged 81
The Italian singer took Europe by storm in the 1960s and '70s. Her career spanned decades.
10 must-see African films and TV series
This year looks set to be another promising one for Africa's growing film sector.
The history of the 'dog ear' bookmark
Folding the corners of one's book to mark a page has a name — and has been done for centuries.
German actors' COVID videos spark controversy
German actors have launched a series of satirical videos that has been picked up by COVID deniers.
Chloe Zhao, the director reinventing US cinema
The Oscar-nominated director of "Nomadland" has cast the Road Movie in a new light and will revisit the Marvel universe.
Golden Globes organization in crisis
A racist email sent by a board member caused outrage, The diversity advisor has quit after a month on the job.
The reverse effect of China's 'Oscar ban'
A documentary about the Hong Kong protests is gaining visibility through Beijing's boycott of the Academy Awards.
Hollywood confronts its culture of bullying
Recent reckonings with producer Scott Rudin and director Joss Whedon show a change of attitude towards bully bosses.
Tom Jones has a 'Sex Bomb' plan
As he releases his new album "Surrounded by Time," the 80-year-old crooner shows no signs of slowing down.
'I want more': Igor Levit writes about his life
How an unhappy teenager became a star pianist and political activist: Igor Levit reveals what drives him.
Jenny Offill's doomsday dread novel 'Weather'
"What if nothing I do matters?" In her bestseller "Weather," Jenny Offill tells the story of Lizzie from New York.
Singing your way to better Deutsch
Pop band ok.danke.tschuess is set to produce songs and videos for young learners of German.
Afrofuturism in Hollywood: Ruth E. Carter
For 40 years, designer Ruth E. Carter has been developing fashion for major motion pictures, including "Black Panther."
BAFTAs 2021: winners, losers and social distancing
Everything was different at the 2021 BAFTAs. But COVID did not keep the film industry from celebrating its highlights.
African fashion in film: Hollywood's Afrofuturism
From "Roots" to "Black Panther," an exhibition takes a new look at African influences in Hollywood costume designs.
Rapper DMX dies, aged 50, after heart attack
The rap star died in New York with his family by his side. He had been on life support after suffering a heart attack.
A Soviet-style 'Lord of the Rings'
A 30-year-old Russian film version of "The Lord of the Rings" has become a hit on YouTube.
Fashion rebel Vivienne Westwood turns 80
The once inimitable Queen of Punk now champions sustainable living.
SAG Awards pave the way toward Oscars
The Screen Actors Guild Awards honor outstanding talent in film and TV each year — even during a global pandemic.
Hong Kong's Oscars blackout
Hong Kong TV stations will not air the Academy Awards this year, raising fears of tightening censorship.
French children's author wins Astrid Lindgren prize
Jean-Claude Mourlevat has written books for young adults, including "Winter Song" and "The Pull of the Ocean."
What is art really meant to do?
Is art purely decorative or is it also a form of rebellion? An exhibition about Joseph Beuys explores these questions.
Barcelona holds concert with 5,000 people
The concert was held with an audience of 5,000 to test whether such an event can be held with strict hygiene measures.
Show goes on again in Berlin, despite COVID
Live performances during Germany's third wave? DW has a closer look at Berlin's pilot project for public arts events.
'King of Klezmer' Giora Feidman turns 85
As the celebrated clarinetist Giora Feidman celebrates his 85th birthday, he's also launching a book and new recording.
Can robots write stories?
Author Daniel Kehlmann recounts his co-authoring experiment with an algorithm, describing possibilities and pitfalls.
'Wind of Change': Germany's history in songs
Some seminal rock and pop songs and concerts have made history, as a new exhibition in Bonn shows.
How poetry is going digital
Amanda Gorman wowed the world with her inaugural recitation. We take a look at the this literary form's modern pull.
Poetry, one of the oldest cultural forms
"Poetry has been alive and kicking since its birth over 5,000 years ago," says the head of Berlin's House for Poetry.
Berlin launches pilot project for theaters
Berlin is holding a series of cultural events to develop a new reopening strategy: Tickets come with a COVID test.
Amitabh Bachchan honored with FIAF award
The legendary Indian actor has been given the prize for his contribution to preserving cinematic heritage.
Rene Hubert: A Swiss costume designer in Hollywood
Hubert worked with everyone from Marlene Dietrich to Marlon Brando. An exhibition is bringing his work back to life.
Designer Rene Hubert — a life in costumes
A look at some of Rene Hubert's best Hollywood costume designs for Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1920s-1960s.
Exploring the impact of greed in Germany
A German museum looks into the historical and cultural impact of greed.
Met Opera maestro James Levine dead at 77
His career ended in the #MeToo era: The star conductor of NY's Metropolitan Opera was also a major figure in Germany.
'Mank' leads Oscar race with 10 nominations
The Academy Award nominees have been announced. Six films have collected six nods, but "Mank" leads the race with 10.
Women make history at the 2021 Grammys
COVID made the award show a smaller-than-usual affair, but big history was still made. DW looks at some of the winners.
'Klara and the Sun,' Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel
The Nobel Prize winner told DW why he's not afraid of artificial intelligence — but why we still need to prepare for it.
Saudi Arabia's film industry: Between glitz and censorship
Since the country reopened movie theaters, a whole new sector emerged, benefiting Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" roadmap.
Cesar Awards: French actor strips to protest cinema closures
Corinne Masiero stripped onstage at the Cesar film awards in Paris to demand more support for France's cultural sector.
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