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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…
Jacques Tardi refuses Legion D’Honneur
The highest honour presented to civilians in France has been turned down by renowned cartoonist Jacques Tardi.
Saudi female producer releases new horror film
With cinemas illegal and women banned from driving, female film producers in Saudi Arabia are pushing boundaries.
Mother of 88 paints for school fees
An artist, mother and childcare worker painted for 72 hours straight to raise money for the 88 children in her…
India’s first arts biennale kicks off
The small Indian city of Kochi is hosting India’s first ever arts biennale festival which will feature the works of…
Works by Damien Hirst progressively losing value
The price of artworks by Damien Hirst is progressively falling, with some of his work being withdrawn from auctions.