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How much art does your council own and is it locked away or on display?
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How much art does your council own and is it locked away or on display?

More than 500,000 pieces of art are owned by 225 councils, the BBC finds, but most of it is storage.

BBC Entertainment & Arts32 minutes ago
‘Joni Mitchell sang Both Sides, Now over the phone to me’: folk music legend Judy Collins on her 87 remarkable years
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‘Joni Mitchell sang Both Sides, Now over the phone to me’: folk music legend Judy Collins on her 87 remarkable years

As she continues her farewell tour, the US singer-songwriter answers your questions on romance with Stephen Stills, friendship with Carly Simon and how folk underpins all popHow did you come into Joni...

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‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ fans can hear ‘The Album’ early at independent record stores
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‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ fans can hear ‘The Album’ early at independent record stores

A number of listening events are planned across the globe next week The post ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ fans can hear ‘The Album’ early at independent record stores appeared first on NME.

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Russell Brand's social media accounts disabled by Meta
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Russell Brand's social media accounts disabled by Meta

It comes after the 51-year-old disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years in prison.

BBC News - UK1 hour ago
Cliffords celebrate outsiders and fight Irish stereotypes on powerful new single ‘Rod For My Back’
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Cliffords celebrate outsiders and fight Irish stereotypes on powerful new single ‘Rod For My Back’

The band explained that it was “about being misunderstood and commodified for a culture in which we always felt like outsiders” The post Cliffords celebrate outsiders and fight Irish stereotypes on p...

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Biddy Blas actor Richard Summers-Calvert thrills Golden Joysticks awards audience with raucous guest performance
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Biddy Blas actor Richard Summers-Calvert thrills Golden Joysticks awards audience with raucous guest performance

You can see the full list of winners here The post Biddy Blas actor Richard Summers-Calvert thrills Golden Joysticks awards audience with raucous guest performance appeared first on NME.

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Jamie T announces Kate Nash and Willie J Healey as tour support as he teases more “special guests”
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Jamie T announces Kate Nash and Willie J Healey as tour support as he teases more “special guests”

“You will have to wait and see…” The post Jamie T announces Kate Nash and Willie J Healey as tour support as he teases more “special guests” appeared first on NME.

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Schools, libraries and parents face 'difficult decision' over David Walliams books
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Schools, libraries and parents face 'difficult decision' over David Walliams books

Some schools remove the children's author's books from their libraries after allegations against him.

BBC News - UK2 hours ago
Resident Evil Requiem sweeps Golden Joystick Awards
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Resident Evil Requiem sweeps Golden Joystick Awards

The latest instalment in the franchise, which is marking 30 years, bagged the top prize.

BBC News - UK2 hours ago
Blackhaine: Saints in the Wethouse review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
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Blackhaine: Saints in the Wethouse review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(XL Recordings)His Playboi Carti collabs may have dragged Tom Heyes out of the underground, but this bracing debut remains far from the mainstream, full of garbled barks and walls of noiseOn the secon...

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CMAT joins Philomena Begley on stage in surprise appearance
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CMAT joins Philomena Begley on stage in surprise appearance

Philomena Begley was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her 64-year career.

BBC Entertainment & Arts3 hours ago
Quentin Tarantino fired Mélanie Laurent and Isabelle Huppert from ‘Inglourious Basterds’ after table read fiasco, new book reveals
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Quentin Tarantino fired Mélanie Laurent and Isabelle Huppert from ‘Inglourious Basterds’ after table read fiasco, new book reveals

“I have no moral compass when it comes to giving roles to actors" The post Quentin Tarantino fired Mélanie Laurent and Isabelle Huppert from ‘Inglourious Basterds’ after table read fiasco, new book r...

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This is what Interpol and Bloc Party played as their kicked off their 2026 European co-headline tour in Berlin
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This is what Interpol and Bloc Party played as their kicked off their 2026 European co-headline tour in Berlin

Some fans praised the night as “absolutely mind-blowing” The post This is what Interpol and Bloc Party played as their kicked off their 2026 European co-headline tour in Berlin appeared first on NME....

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Media industry could be forced to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations
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Media industry could be forced to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.

BBC Entertainment & Arts3 hours ago
King Charles appears on Elton John's radio show in secretly recorded birthday episode
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King Charles appears on Elton John's radio show in secretly recorded birthday episode

The latest episode of Rocket Hour will air on the monarch's 78th birthday on Saturday.

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Jake Bugg talks overcoming hardships for ‘Alamo’: “I’d spent so much time being an artist that I’d neglected being a human”
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Jake Bugg talks overcoming hardships for ‘Alamo’: “I’d spent so much time being an artist that I’d neglected being a human”

The indie star also opens up about returning to his folk roots, confronting issues of loneliness and burnout, and hoping to create a sense of comfort for those around him The post Jake Bugg talks ove...

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DJ Tim Westwood denies two more sexual offences
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DJ Tim Westwood denies two more sexual offences

His latest pleas of not guilty mean he now denies a total of 17 charges concerning allegations from 1983 to 2016.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 hours ago
Comedian Lucy Beaumont reveals herself as David Walliams whistleblower
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Comedian Lucy Beaumont reveals herself as David Walliams whistleblower

"I feel like there’s a window of opportunity to change things" The post Comedian Lucy Beaumont reveals herself as David Walliams whistleblower appeared first on NME.

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Tributes paid after death of “legendary” former NME Editor and football broadcaster Danny Kelly: “His passion for football, music and life was infectious”
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Tributes paid after death of “legendary” former NME Editor and football broadcaster Danny Kelly: “His passion for football, music and life was infectious”

Manic Street Preachers wrote: “a wonderful man, his musical knowledge was vast and deep, his radio voice has been part of our lives for so long” The post Tributes paid after death of “legendary” form...

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‘Russell Brand: Open Secret’ documentary coming to Netflix tomorrow
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‘Russell Brand: Open Secret’ documentary coming to Netflix tomorrow

The comedian was convicted of rape and sexual assault earlier this month The post ‘Russell Brand: Open Secret’ documentary coming to Netflix tomorrow appeared first on NME.

NME Music News5 hours ago