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Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

Venice film fest celebrates cinema despite Hollywood strikes

Fewer stars will attend, but Priscilla Presley and Adam Driver may appear. Other picks have sparked controversy.

A mural painting of a giant zipper unzipping to reveal the windows of an apartment building.

A mural painting of a giant zipper unzipping to reveal the windows of an apartment building.

Zip it up: The zipper's 130-year history

The simple everyday device has contributed to the iconic style of Marlon Brando and James Dean and flown to the moon.

Iris Apfel, an elderly woman wearing a lot of colorful accessories and large glasses, sits in a sumptuously decorated room .

Iris Apfel, an elderly woman wearing a lot of colorful accessories and large glasses, sits in a sumptuously decorated room .

At 102, Iris Apfel is as stylish as ever

An inspiration for fashion fans and designers, the iconic Iris Apfel continues to boldly break all the rules.

A photo of six TV monitors in the control room of a TV studio. The bottom three show a man in a dark polo shirt.

A photo of six TV monitors in the control room of a TV studio. The bottom three show a man in a dark polo shirt.

Why the Goethe medal could spark political controversy

Cultural workers from Georgia, Taiwan and Hungary have been awarded the Goethe medal for their courage and commitment.

A pieta featuring a bearded and tatooed man wearing nothing but a gold satin loincloth draped across the lap of a woman wearing a voluminous red satin cloak over a black corset.

A pieta featuring a bearded and tatooed man wearing nothing but a gold satin loincloth draped across the lap of a woman wearing a voluminous red satin cloak over a black corset.

'Beyond Fame' — The art of the stars at Düsseldorf show

From rock singer Bryan Adams to Wimbledon winner Michael Stich, the "Beyond Fame" show features artworks by celebrities.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: (L-R) Ben Whitehair, Frances Fisher, SAG President Fran Drescher, Joely Fisher, National Executive Director, and SAG-AFTRA members are seen, with raised right fists.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: (L-R) Ben Whitehair, Frances Fisher, SAG President Fran Drescher, Joely Fisher, National Executive Director, and SAG-AFTRA members are seen, with raised right fists.

Hollywood strike: Why some productions are continuing anyway

Strikes in Tinseltown, a few productions continue anyway — but there are no scabs at work.

A film still from "The Blue Angel"

A film still from "The Blue Angel"

Germany's historical Studio Babelsberg under threat

The legendary film studio hosted the likes of Marlene Dietrich and is a pet filming location for Hollywood directors.

Robert De Niro smiles during an interview

Robert De Niro smiles during an interview

As Robert De Niro turns 80, fans await his latest role

As the New Yorker often hailed as the best actor of our time turns 80, DW looks back at his outstanding performances.

A still from "The Irishman" shows Robert De Niro (right) in a scene with Al Pacino. Both are dressed in 1970s-style costumes and sitting in armchairs.

A still from "The Irishman" shows Robert De Niro (right) in a scene with Al Pacino. Both are dressed in 1970s-style costumes and sitting in armchairs.

Robert De Niro's 80th birthday: His 11 best films

DW revisits some of Robert De Niro's best films, including "Mean Streets," "Raging Bull," "Casino" and "The Irishman."

Video of Madonna behind a stage.

Video of Madonna behind a stage.

Queen of Pop Madonna — forever young?

Madonna, who turns 65, is known for reinventing herself repeatedly. Is that why she's so obsessed with plastic surgery?

Dj in studio puts needle on record

Dj in studio puts needle on record

How teenagers from the Bronx invented hip-hop 50 years ago

On August 11, 1973, Clive and Cindy Campbell threw a party in New York. DJ Kool Herc's beats marked hip-hop's birth.

Josiel Kaiowa, representative of Brazilian indigenous people at a UN meeting in Geneva wearing featherson head

Josiel Kaiowa, representative of Brazilian indigenous people at a UN meeting in Geneva wearing featherson head

From Brazil to Germany: Marking Indigenous Peoples' Day

The UN marks a day to raise awareness for Indigenous peoples, who are the biggest victims of climate change.

A man wearing a crown raises his arm on stage

A man wearing a crown raises his arm on stage

Freddie Mercury treasure trove on show before auction

Sotheby's in London presents an exhibition and auction of the rock star's kaleidoscopic personal collection.

Many fans standing in front of stages at the Wacken heavy metal festival.

Many fans standing in front of stages at the Wacken heavy metal festival.

Despite weather chaos, Wacken heavy metal festival rocks on

The famous Wacken heavy metal festival kicked off in northern Germany, but with a smaller audience due to extreme rain.

Wacken Open Air

Wacken Open Air

Wacken Open Air 2023 deluged by rain

The 32nd edition of the legendary heavy metal festival is set to kick off, but heavy rains are posing challenges.

Kate Bush in an undated photo, wearing a black-and-white silk scarf wrapped around her head.

Kate Bush in an undated photo, wearing a black-and-white silk scarf wrapped around her head.

'⁠Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever' as Kate Bush turns 65

Adding to her allure, the "Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever" flash mob celebrates her birthday.

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DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

Loud debates! Loud music!

One European nation loudly debates the presence of Soviet monuments, and another hosts a heavy metal festival.

Picture of an old fashioned motorbike encased in a metallic body.

Picture of an old fashioned motorbike encased in a metallic body.

Germany and speed: An exhibition on a special relationship

An exhibition titled "Tempo. Tempo! Tempo?" explores man's relationship with velocity — in all its forms.

Women standing and lying, wearing mostly pink costumes, onstage during a production of 'Parsifal' in Bayreuth.

Women standing and lying, wearing mostly pink costumes, onstage during a production of 'Parsifal' in Bayreuth.

Bayreuth Festival opens new worlds

Climate catastrophe, war and new augmented reality technology distinguish Richard Wagner's "Parsifal" in Bayreuth.

Mick Jagger stands on stage and sings with one hand pointing in the air while wearing a red and black striped jacket and dark jeans.

Mick Jagger stands on stage and sings with one hand pointing in the air while wearing a red and black striped jacket and dark jeans.

Still Rolling: Mick Jagger turns 80

The Rolling Stones' lead singer has gone from rebel to receiving a knighthood. At age 80, he shows no sign of retiring.

Golden Oscars Award statues seen in the foreground, and a huge golden statue holding up a star behind.

Golden Oscars Award statues seen in the foreground, and a huge golden statue holding up a star behind.

AI and film: Actors and writers fear obsolescence

Is artificial intelligence conquering film sets? The film industry is shaken up and demanding rules.

People standing around a stand giving away 'Banned Books'

People standing around a stand giving away 'Banned Books'

Barack Obama condemns 'profoundly misguided' book bans

In an open letter, former US President Barack Obama has criticized efforts to ban books from public school libraries.

A scene from the film "Pine Cone" showing the two queer protagonists embracing in bed.

A scene from the film "Pine Cone" showing the two queer protagonists embracing in bed.

LGBTQ and diversity at Indian Film Festival Stuttgart

Celebrating 20 years in Stuttgart, the festival offers mixed themes from animal rights to empowerment to diverse love.

Lutz Seiler

Lutz Seiler

Lutz Seiler wins top German literary award

While he began his career as a poet, Seiler found a new level of fame with his debut novel, Kruso.

SAG-AFTRA actors' union protest

SAG-AFTRA actors' union protest

Hollywood actors join writers on picket lines

Hundreds of actors joined demonstrations by writers who had been marching for over two months.

A film still from 'Stranger Things': A group of young people in 1980s style stand in front of a van with an ad that reads 'Surfer Boy Pizza'.

A film still from 'Stranger Things': A group of young people in 1980s style stand in front of a van with an ad that reads 'Surfer Boy Pizza'.

Hollywood strikes: Which productions are affected?

With the US screen actors' union joining screenwriters in their strike, TV series and film shoots have been halted.

Rick Rubin, a man with a long grey beard, holds his hands in thankful prayer on stage in front of a mic.

Rick Rubin, a man with a long grey beard, holds his hands in thankful prayer on stage in front of a mic.

How to unleash creativity: Advice by music legend Rick Rubin

The Beastie Boys producer was also behind Johnny Cash's comeback. "The Creative Act" offers insight into his art.

Women in black dresses smile next to a rack of clothes, with one man in a suit at the front of the row

Women in black dresses smile next to a rack of clothes, with one man in a suit at the front of the row

How the Nazis destroyed Berlin's thriving fashion industry

Way before Berlin Fashion Week, Jewish entrepreneurs were pioneers of modern fashion in Berlin.

Wolf Biermann sitting next to a microphone, hand on a guitar.

Wolf Biermann sitting next to a microphone, hand on a guitar.

Germany's eternal dissident: Singer Wolf Biermann

A new exhibition about singer-songwriter and GDR dissident Wolf Biermann reflects the history of a divided Germany.

Pascal Mercier

Pascal Mercier

Pascal Mercier, author of 'Night Train to Lisbon,' dies

"Night Train to Lisbon" is the best known book by Swiss author Peter Bieri, who wrote under the alias Pascal Mercier.

an excited crowd at the front of a music concert

an excited crowd at the front of a music concert

Misogyny and sexual violence in the music industry

A British study has investigated misogyny, sexual harassment and violence in the music industry.

Arnold Schwarzenegger holds up a book with his picture

Arnold Schwarzenegger holds up a book with his picture

Arnold Schwarzenegger biography hits the shelves

The action hero, governor and Kremlin critic is being brought to life in three limited edition biographical works.

A man with a leather jacket and a sawn-off shotgun stands in the dark.

A man with a leather jacket and a sawn-off shotgun stands in the dark.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: His movie hits and misses

In his films, Arnie has always been of action. But he's also shown off his comedic and romantic talents.

Whitney Houston stands on stage and sings into a microphone

Whitney Houston stands on stage and sings into a microphone

'DIVA' exhibition celebrates extraordinary women

A new Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition celebrates iconic female performers who have defined popular culture.

Portrait of a smiling woman in sunglasses standing in a sunny garden.

Portrait of a smiling woman in sunglasses standing in a sunny garden.

Fashion trends for summer 2023: Colorful and cropped

Everything old is new again: the summer 2023 fashion trends are throwbacks to the early 2000s.

Rammstein singer Till Lindemann at a concert in Hamburg in 2022

Rammstein singer Till Lindemann at a concert in Hamburg in 2022

Inside Rammstein's 'Row Zero' system: Women speak out

DW spoke to two women who came forward against Rammstein's Till Lindemann.

Erich Maria Remarque wears a wool hat, a woollen coat and a scarf

Erich Maria Remarque wears a wool hat, a woollen coat and a scarf

The legacy of Remarque's 'All Quiet on the Western Front'

German writer Erich Maria Remarque, whose landmark anti-war novel has been adapted into film, was born 125 years ago.

A view of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean created using deep-sea mapping.

A view of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean created using deep-sea mapping.

10 things about the Titanic you probably didn't know

Fascination for the ill-fated ship draws wealthy tourists to explore its remains, including a now missing submersible.

A still from the film 'Rocky Horror Picture Show': a character dressed as parody of doctor with two women looking up at him, wearing face masks.

A still from the film 'Rocky Horror Picture Show': a character dressed as parody of doctor with two women looking up at him, wearing face masks.

How the musical 'The Rocky Horror Show' became a cult hit

It was 50 years ago today that "The Rocky Horror Show" was first seen on stage in London.

Greek icon painting shows Saint Serge and Saint Bacchus.

Greek icon painting shows Saint Serge and Saint Bacchus.

Louvre museum exhibits icons from Ukraine

Sixteen Byzantine icons were evacuated from a Ukrainian museum under fire. Five of them are now on display in Paris.

Dinosaur skeleton in Berlin's Natural History Museum

Dinosaur skeleton in Berlin's Natural History Museum

Free money: Germany's €200 culture ticket for 18-year-olds

The German government is offering €200 to all young adults to spend on culture through the KulturPass initiative.

A still from an animated film showing a dog in rapper style clothing and a man dressed like Don Quichotte.

A still from an animated film showing a dog in rapper style clothing and a man dressed like Don Quichotte.

Annecy Film Festival: What is the future of animation?

"Super Mario" and "Spider Man": Animation films are among the top hits of 2023. But what about the indies?

statue of Johann Sebastian Bach holding a rolled-up document.

statue of Johann Sebastian Bach holding a rolled-up document.

Bach Festival 2023: Classical music goes cosmic

Marking Bach's arrival in Leipzig 300 years ago, the fest features pianist Lang Lang — and a message from outer space.

In a black and white photo taken by Lee Miller in London in 1941, two women sit at the entrance to a wooden air-raid shelter, both turned to the right towards the camera. The woman on the right wears a protective metal mask over her eyes; the woman on the left wears a protective metal mask with eye holes over her entire face, and a metal helmet.

In a black and white photo taken by Lee Miller in London in 1941, two women sit at the entrance to a wooden air-raid shelter, both turned to the right towards the camera. The woman on the right wears a protective metal mask over her eyes; the woman on the left wears a protective metal mask with eye holes over her entire face, and a metal helmet.

Lee Miller: From muse to war photographer

Lee Miller's photography offers a compelling insight into the early 20th century, from fashion to art to war reporting.

Johnny Depp at the Cannes Film Festival wearing earringss and half-smiliing into the camera.

Johnny Depp at the Cannes Film Festival wearing earringss and half-smiliing into the camera.

Johnny Depp turns 60: The many sides of the Hollywood star

From teen heartthrob, to megastar to scandal-ridden actor: Johnny Depp has taken on many roles in Hollywood.

Till Lindemann in Hamburg

Till Lindemann in Hamburg

Rammstein allegations spotlight concert safety for women

Assault accusations against Till Lindemann see the issue of security for women at concerts return to the spotlight.

Prince performs during the "Pepsi Halftime Show" at Super Bowl XLI

Prince performs during the "Pepsi Halftime Show" at Super Bowl XLI

Prince: The pop legend's life in pictures

Prince would have turned 65 on June 7. The legendary musician influenced an entire generation and his legacy lives on.

Elliot Page

Elliot Page

US: Elliot Page exposes Hollywood's homophobia in 'Pageboy'

Elliot Page, Hollywood's most prominent trans man, explores the story of his life in a new memoir, "Pageboy."

In a photo by Scarlet McPage, Dave Grohl plays drums at a memorial concert for late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins in London. He is sweaty and smiling, with strands of his long dark hair in his face.

In a photo by Scarlet McPage, Dave Grohl plays drums at a memorial concert for late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins in London. He is sweaty and smiling, with strands of his long dark hair in his face.

Foo Fighters release 11th studio album 'But Here We Are'

Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters deliver another highlight in their nearly 30-year history with “But Here We Are."

Klum at event at Aeroport Cannes Mandelieu on May 21, 2017, in Cannes, France

Klum at event at Aeroport Cannes Mandelieu on May 21, 2017, in Cannes, France

How supermodel Heidi Klum built a multimillion-euro empire

German-born supermodel Heidi Klum, who is turning 50, is a global star and powerful businesswoman.