Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' guitar heads to auction
The acoustic guitar that auctioneers say Eric Clapton used to compose his hit ballad "Wonderful Tonight" is a "once in a lifetime opportunity," Claire Tole-Moir, head of Bonhams' Popular Culture department told Reuters on Monday (May 13). The guitar is going under the hammer next month with a guide price of up to $500,000.
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What to expect from this year's Cannes Film Festival
The excitement that usually builds to a crescendo ahead of the Cannes Film Festival's opening night has been reined in this year by rumors of potentially explosive #MeToo allegations, and a possible festival workers' strike that could shut down the event. Sean Hogan has more.
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F1 legend Michael Schumacher's watches hit auction
Eight watches owned by Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher are set to be auctioned by Christie's Auction House in Geneva, Switzerland on May 13. Remi Guillemin, head of watches at Christie's Europe, said the timepieces stray from commercialized design since they were specially made and previously unavailable to the public.
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Meghan opens up about her Nigerian heritage
The Duchess of Sussex co-hosted a women's leadership event in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja, during which she spoke about the "eye opening and humbling" experience of discovering her own Nigerian heritage.
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Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo lands in Zurich
Swiss rapper and singer Nemo arrived at Zurich airport on Sunday (May 12) evening after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden.
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Harry and Meghan dance, play basketball on Nigeria trip
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan visited a Lagos basketball camp on Sunday (May 12) during their trip to Nigeria.
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Switzerland’s Nemo reflects on ‘special’ Eurovision win
Switzerland on Saturday won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Swedish host city Malmo, beating runner-up Croatia, after having been among bookmakers' top-three to win the competition.
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Dutch Eurovision fans react to disqualification
Dutch Eurovision fans expressed shock and disappointment on Saturday (May 11) after contestant Joost Klein was expelled from Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest final after a complaint by a member of the production crew, organizers said.
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Prince Harry gifted portrait of Diana in Nigeria
On Friday (May 10) Prince Harry received various gifts, including a portrait of him and his mother, from the Kaduna State Governor during a visit to Nigeria.
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Britain's Prince William says wife Kate is 'doing well'
Britain's Prince William said on Friday (May 10) his wife Kate was "doing well" in a rare public comment about the Princess of Wales as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy for cancer.
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The Beach Boys launch new book in London
The Beach Boys share their story in a new book chronicling their rise from a small garage band formed in a Los Angeles suburb in the early 1960s to one of the world's greatest groups. Reuters spoke to band members Mike Love and Bruce Johnston at the London launch on Thursday (May 9).
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Prince Harry and Meghan talk mental health on Nigeria visit
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan attended an inaugural mental health summit at a school run by a local non-profit linked to their foundation in Nigeria's capital Abuja, as they kicked off their first trip to Africa's most populous nation.
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Amid protests, Israel gets spot in Eurovision final
Israeli solo artist Eden Golan has qualified for Eurovision 2024's grand final on Saturday (May 11), amid protests for and against the country's participation in the event as fighting rages in Gaza.
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Taylor Swift fans line up for Paris tour opener
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans lined up for hours in the sun in the western suburbs of Paris on Tuesday (May 9) for the first night of the European leg of her billion-dollar Eras concert tour.
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Demonstrators rally behind Israel's Eurovision entry
Around a hundred people gathered at a pro-Israeli protest in Malmo on Thursday (May 9) to show support for Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
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Immersive NY art exhibit 'for the people,' says creator
Mercer Labs Museum of Art of Technology is a 36,000 square foot space in downtown Manhattan featuring 15 exhibitions called "Limitless." Artist Roy Nachum says they were designed to be accessible for everyone to enjoy.
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I've been allowed out of my cage, King Charles jokes
King Charles joked he had been "allowed out of his cage" on Thursday (May 9) as the British monarch visited a military training college on his latest engagement since returning to public duties after his cancer diagnosis.
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Prince Harry attends Invictus Games service in London
Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in London on Wednesday (May 8) when he attended a service of thanksgiving to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters march ahead of Eurovision
Demonstrators, like Matilda Varatta and Felicia Kvist, gathered in Eurovision 2024 host city Malmo on Thursday (May 9) to protest Israel's participation in the song contest ahead of this year's second semi-final. The song contest is taking place amid protests and boycotts over the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, triggered by Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel.
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British wrestling club spreads 'queer joy'
London-based queer wrestling outfit Fist Club aims to prove "that wrestling isn't just drag for straight people, it's drag for everyone." Sean Hogan has more.
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Prince William joins volleyball game in Cornwall
Britain’s Prince William hit the beach on Thursday (May 9), meeting children learning about sea safety and speaking with local organisations during a two-day visit to Cornwall.
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Israel in the spotlight at the Eurovision semi-final
With Israel performing on the Eurovision Song Contest stage on Thursday (May 9) in the second semi-final, large pro-Palestinian protests are planned in host city Malmo. As a protest ship docks in the Swedish city, Israeli fans say they feel disillusioned in the face of calls to boycott the country. Olivia Chan has more.
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Ncuti Gatwa says he studied his 'Doctor Who' predecessors
New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa told Reuters at the Hollywood premiere on Wednesday (May 8) he studied his predecessors to define how he would play the role.
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Hip-hop jewelry is being showcased at a new museum exhibition
Slick Rick's crown and eye patch, A$AP Rocky's necklace, and Nicki Minaj's Barbie pendant are among the pieces of hip-hop jewelry on display at an exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History. Rapper Shante - who has a ring in the show - said the jewelry represents success and strength. Sean M. Decatur, the museum's president, said the exhibition will also help tell the history of hip-hop.
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King Charles hosts royal garden party at Buckingham Palace
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed guests to a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday (May 8).
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