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Artist gives iconic paintings a gay twist
An American artist adds Ellen to the Last Supper and RuPaul to the Sistine Chapel.
Replica of Chinese calligraphy master discovered in Japan
A ten by four inch piece of paper covered in calligraphy is confirmed to be a replica of revered calligrapher…
'Forbidden Art' from Auschwitz-Birkenau exhibited in California
A travelling exhibition will display “Forbidden Art” from Auschwitz-Birkenau. 20 artworks will be displayed, authored by prisoners of the World…
Glamour night in poor country
The Kora Awards are Africa's Grammys but the glamour night creates controversy in a poor continent.
Bobby Womack diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Soul legend Bobby Womack has been diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease.
Tennessee Waltz singer bows out
Patti Page, the top-selling female singer of the 1950s, died in Encinitas, California on New Year’s Day, aged 85.
French actors 'grossly overpaid'
French movie stars are the world's highest paid actors, beating Hollywood heavyweights, and copping criticism from a leading industry figure.
Nigerian arts scene challenges the status quo
Nigerian artists pushed boundaries in 2012, with a wave of controversial and innovative artworks that criticised the government and engaged…
Uganda drops charges against British "gay play" producer
A Ugandan Court has dropped charges against a British producer over a play criticising Ugandan anti-gay sentiment.
British author Hilary Mantel wins Costa literary award
Hilary Mantel has taken out best novel at the 2012 Costa Book Award for Bring Up the Bodies, the second…