A few years ago, the idea that a feature could be generated — written, shot and “acted” — largely by artificial intelligence felt like science fiction. Now, OpenAI’s Sora 2 can spit out hyper-real video from a prompt, “AI talent”…
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Hi-fi society: how sound system culture took over UK art and fashion | Peter Doig
When visitors make their way into Peter Doig’s House of Music show at the Serpentine, they’re confronted with not one but two sound systems.
The north gallery sports a vintage Western Electric and Bell Labs system that was used in cinemas in…
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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Nov. 13 #620
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
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What’s happening during the Newscast 25-hour podcast-a-thon for Children in Need?
BBC’s Newscast is taking on a bold challenge for BBC Children in Need: a 25-hour non-stop podcast-a-thon, streaming live on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
Beginning at 8am on Thursday 13 November straight through to 9am on Friday 14 November, the…
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World Rookie Street Tour: the new urban chapter of the World Rookie Tour
The World Rookie Tour expands with the launch of the World Rookie Street Tour: a fresh urban series for freeskiers and snowboarders, created in collaboration with Rock A Rail.
The World Rookie Street Tour is here! And it’s bringing a…
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Bagpipers claim world record with AC/DC’s ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’
Having been declared world record holders, the massed pipers played “Happy Birthday” on request, followed by an impromptu “Amazing Grace” to a cheering crowd, many using their phones to record the moment.
The Australian Book of Records,…
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Search for 200 pianists for Sunderland record-breaking attempt
Sunderland Music CityAlmost 200 pianists will play for three to five minutes each, as part of the attempt The search is on to find about 200 pianists to take part in a concert aiming to set a new world record.
Sunderland Music City is looking for…
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Lily Allen Adds a Sheer Dior Gown to Her Growing Revenge Dress Wardrobe
Lily Allen’s West End Girl continues to permeate pop culture. One of the most well received and celebrated albums of the year, it’s a raw yet rollicking documentation of the breakdown of her marriage to Stranger Things actor David Harbour,…
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‘The Frog and the Water’ Film Director Interview: Tallinn 2025 POFF
A young German man with Down syndrome, who chooses not to speak, and a Japanese tourist on a journey of his own cross paths in Germany and go on a journey together, forming an unexpected bond that goes beyond words. That is the set-up for The…
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As China cracks down on stories about men in love, female fans mourn
For Cindy Zhong, like many young Chinese women, a relaxing night used to mean curling up with a steamy story about two men in love. Then her favorite authors, and their tales, started disappearing.
Fans of the popular Danmei same-sex romance…
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