culture· 3h
Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami dies at 74
Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami has died at 74. His publisher, Gentosha, confirmed his death and described his work as persistently provocative for younger readers.
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culture· 17h
Actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93
Actor Tom Skerritt has died at 93. He starred in ‘Picket Fences’ and appeared in ‘Alien,’ ‘Top Gun’ and ‘M*A*S*H.’
culture· 14h
Raye wins 2026 Mercury Prize for her second album
Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope. The ambitious record beat nominees including Paul McCartney, Suede and Florence and the Machine.
culture· 19h
Final James Bond auditions are set for this week
Amazon MGM Studios is expected to hold final auditions for the next James Bond this week, potentially beginning Friday. The candidates have not been confirmed.
culture· 17h
A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Was Ready Before BioWare Shut Down
A trailer for the next Mass Effect game was reportedly ready before EA shut down BioWare and canceled the project. An unverified trailer has since circulated online.
culture· 18h
Monet’s ‘Iris’ sets a French auction record
Claude Monet’s painting “Iris” sold at Sotheby’s in Paris for €43 million, exceeding €50 million including fees. It set a record for an artwork sold at auction in France.
culture· 20h
Astronomers match Van Gogh’s painting to a real 1889 sky
Astronomers say the sky depicted in Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” closely matches the night sky on July 22, 1889, viewed from the artist’s vantage point.
culture· 52m
Dead Man’s Bones announces music after 17 years
Dead Man’s Bones will release new music for the first time in 17 years. The band announced the release in an Instagram video.
culture· 3h
Wildfires threaten ancient cave art on Sulawesi
Heat, smoke and soot from wildfires could accelerate the deterioration of ancient cave paintings on Sulawesi, including artworks estimated to be 67,800 years old.
culture· 20h
Ali G Returns in a Satire Reviews Call Underpowered
Sacha Baron Cohen brings Ali G back in a crude, hoax-driven satire. Reviews differ on its laughs but question whether the character can still shock audiences.
culture· 12h
Charli XCX will cameo in Scorsese’s new film
Charli XCX will make a cameo in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film What Happens at Night, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. The gothic psychological horror film is based on Peter Cameron’s novel.
culture· 52m
Lilly Becker confirms split and returns to London
Lilly Becker says she has split from sports manager Thorsten Weck and is living in London again with her son, Amadeus. She says she is content being single.
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Country singer John Anderson dies at 71
Country singer John Anderson has died at 71. He appeared at a public event just days before his death.
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Judi Dench says she can no longer act or read
Judi Dench says age-related macular degeneration has left her unable to perform in plays or films or read. She was diagnosed in 2012.
culture· 1h
Piotr Trochowski opens his first art exhibition in Hamburg
Former Hamburg SV player Piotr Trochowski is showing his paintings publicly for the first time in Hamburg. He has turned to art after his football career.
culture· 53m
Edirne Opens Library with Capacity for 160,000 Books
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy opened Edirne’s new public library, with space for 160,000 books, and the restored Muradiye Mevlevi Lodge.
culture· 20h
Art Basel Paris closes early amid expected protests
Art Basel Paris will close Friday evening, two days ahead of schedule, because of demonstrations expected in the city. Organizers said the move aims to protect visitors, exhibitors, staff and artworks.
culture· 20h
Prime Video renews Carrie for Season 2
Prime Video has renewed Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie for a second season. The first season premiered on Oct. 7.
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Disney+ and Hulu order a ‘Glee’ reboot
Disney+ and Hulu have ordered a reboot of Ryan Murphy’s musical dramedy series “Glee.”
culture· 2h
Gert Ebenrecht, 85, still bakes after 65 years
Gert Ebenrecht, 85, is still baking after 65 years as a master baker. His son now handles the 2 a.m. start.
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Publisher says AI helped write Orélien’s novel, ends partnership
Canadian publisher Éditions du Boréal says AI was used in Thélyson Orélien’s novel, “C’était ça ou mourir.” The publisher is ending its collaboration with the author after an external analysis found traces of AI markers in the manuscript metadata.
culture· 20h
Andy Burnham Joins Celebrity Gogglebox for Stand Up to Cancer
Andy Burnham will appear on Celebrity Gogglebox from 10 Downing Street with his friend Steve Rotheram. The episode is part of Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign.
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‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 Gets Mixed Reviews
Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” returns for season three, with critics split on whether the rom-com has regained its form. Reviews praise its humor and relationship arc but question its dramatic depth.
culture· 4h
Pedro Sánchez sets La Revuelta audience share record
Pedro Sánchez’s appearance on La Revuelta drew 4.387 million viewers and a record 33.9% audience share. The program also reached 7 million unique viewers, according to one report.
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More Than 150 Figures Back Sally Rooney Over UK Book Halt
More than 150 writers and artists condemned the halt to Sally Rooney’s book distribution in the UK, linked to her support for Palestine Action. They called the decision censorship in an open letter to the British government.
culture· 17h
Kacey Musgraves sets January 15, 2027, album release
Kacey Musgraves will release the 16-song album on January 15, 2027. Two songs from the project are due October 22.
culture· 18h
Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara will star in a Broadway play
Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara will star in ‘This World of Tomorrow,’ a new play co-written by Hanks, coming to Broadway in fall 2027.
culture· 15h
NBC Expands ‘Line of Fire’ Season to 18 Episodes
NBC has ordered five additional episodes of the freshman drama, expanding its season from 13 episodes to 18.
culture· 20h
Fleetwood Mac Documentary Debuts on Apple TV in January
The authorized Fleetwood Mac documentary, “The Chain,” will debut on Apple TV on January 29, 2027. Frank Marshall directed the film.
culture· 1d
Rings of Power Season 3 Trailer Shows Sauron’s War
The Season 3 trailer shows Sauron’s forces, including orcs, dragons and Ringwraiths, going to war in Middle-earth. The season premieres November 11 on Prime Video.
culture· 7h
Ski Aggu wants fans to put phones away at concerts
Ski Aggu wants fans to keep their phones in their pockets during his tour, saying their collective use at concerts has gone too far. He describes himself as “absolutely addicted” to his phone.
culture· 2h
Edirne’s Macedonian Tower Museum draws 18,000 visitors
Edirne’s Macedonian Tower Museum welcomed 18,000 visitors in its first four months. Its exhibits include an approximately 2,200-year-old head of a statue of Odysseus.
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‘Back to Black’ marks 20 years with a reissue
Amy Winehouse’s album “Back to Black” marks its 20th anniversary with a reissue. Her friend and musical collaborator Dale Davis reflects on the singer.
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Westminster Abbey skeleton’s identity may be solved
Researchers say the identity of a skeleton found more than 150 years ago in a Roman-era sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may finally be solved.
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Julia Stiles reunites cast to honor Heath Ledger on ‘DWTS’
Julia Stiles and partner Ezra Sosa performed a dance honoring Heath Ledger on “Dancing With the Stars.” Cast members from “10 Things I Hate About You” joined the reunion.
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Football Manager 27 Goes Free for Five Days
Football Manager 27 will be free to play on PC and Mac from October 29 to November 3, ahead of its full release on November 10.
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Christiane Amanpour will leave CNN in June
Christiane Amanpour plans to leave CNN in June after 43 years with the network. She will scale back her schedule before departing.
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Model Sahara Ray Dies at 34, Months After First Child
Australian model Sahara Ray has died at 34, months after welcoming her first child. Her family said she was surrounded by relatives at the hospital.
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HBO Develops Poison Ivy Series With Lauren LeFranc
HBO is developing a Poison Ivy TV series with The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc in talks to produce. The show is expected to be separate from Matt Reeves’ The Batman continuity.
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Tom Cruise Will Receive AFI’s Life Achievement Award
Tom Cruise will receive the American Film Institute’s 52nd Life Achievement Award. A gala tribute is scheduled for April 24, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
culture· 5h
Luise Bähr leaves ‘Die Bergretter’ after 12 years
Actress Luise Bähr is leaving the ZDF series ‘Die Bergretter’ after 12 years playing emergency doctor Katharina Strasser.
culture· 4h
Tony Iommi returns with his first solo album in over 20 years
Tony Iommi is preparing his first solo album in more than 20 years. The Black Sabbath guitarist’s return comes more than a year after Ozzy Osbourne’s death.
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‘Office Space’ Actor Richard Riehle Dies at 78
Actor Richard Riehle, known for roles in ‘Office Space’ and ‘The Fugitive,’ has died at 78.
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Turkey's Republic Day 2026: holiday, closures, events
What 29 October commemorates, how long the 2026 holiday lasts (28 October from 13:00, 29 October in full, no bridge day on Friday), what is closed, how Ankara and Istanbul celebrate, and what applies to visitors and to Turkish citizens in Germany.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Edgerunners Update on October 22
CD Projekt Red will release free Update 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077 on October 22, timed with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2. It adds anime-inspired items and features, including cyberware customization and dual-wielding.
culture· 7h
OnlyFans at 10: Creator cites freedom, advocate warns of dependence
An adult content creator describes OnlyFans as a source of freedom, while a women’s rights advocate warns of dependence. The platform and Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office offer perspectives on its first decade.
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Students Blocked Louvre Access in Support of High School Protests
Students blocked access to the Louvre in Paris during a demonstration in support of the high school protest movement.
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Sunil Malhotra Voices Apu on The Simpsons
Sunil Malhotra voiced Apu for the first time on Sunday’s episode of The Simpsons, replacing Hank Azaria. Apu had appeared on the show without speaking for years.
culture· 4d
Cindy Crawford’s family remembers son Presley Gerber
Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber paid tribute to Presley, who died at 27. The family said they were heartbroken and would love him forever.
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Mariah Carey wins dismissal of brother’s defamation suit
A New York judge dismissed Morgan Carey’s defamation lawsuit over claims in Mariah Carey’s memoir, finding insufficient evidence of actual malice. His lawyer says he plans to appeal.
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Glenn Close reassures fans after walking-stick photos
Glenn Close reassured fans in a video message after being photographed with a walking stick, saying she feels great and explaining why she was using it.
culture· 7h
Van Almsick launches radio show with Becker as first guest
Former swimming star Franziska van Almsick is starting as a radio host. Her first guest on “Einfach Franzi” is former tennis star Boris Becker.
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Jay-Z reportedly picks himself for Super Bowl LXI show
Jay-Z has reportedly chosen himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in Los Angeles in February 2027.
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U2 will headline halftime at the NFL’s Thanksgiving Eve game
U2 will perform at halftime of the NFL’s Thanksgiving Eve game, which will stream on Netflix. The band previously headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2002.
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FX Renews American Horror Story for Season 14
FX has renewed American Horror Story for a 14th season. The announcement came before the season 13 finale; the new season’s theme, cast and release date have not been announced.
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The Offspring guitarist Noodles will miss upcoming shows
The Offspring guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman will miss upcoming shows because of a serious health issue. His absence is for an unspecified period.
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Alice Schwarzer ends Emma after 50 years
Alice Schwarzer will end publication of the feminist magazine Emma after 50 years. Its final issue is due out on December 8.
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Charli XCX cancels Arizona show after losing her voice
Charli XCX canceled Wednesday’s Arizona performance after fighting an illness and losing her voice. The show was part of her “Music, Fashion, Film” tour.
culture· 7h
Playa de Palma celebrates the Ballermann season closing
Partygoers celebrate the end of the Ballermann season at Playa de Palma before most holidaymakers leave Mallorca. Some return every year for the closing.
culture· 7h
Eurojackpot starts a new draw after Tuesday’s jackpot win
Eurojackpot begins a new round on Friday after a jackpot win on Tuesday. The winning numbers and prize breakdown will be published after the draw.