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Cher waving and smiling.

Cher waving and smiling.

Pioneer of pop music: Cher turns 80

Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way.

Jury member Demi Moore posing on the red carpet

Jury member Demi Moore posing on the red carpet

Cannes moments: On politics, toxic masculinity and AI

As stars hit the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival from May 12-23, here are various takes grabbing media attention.

Udo Lindenberg, a man performs on stage wearing a black hat and sunglasses.

Udo Lindenberg, a man performs on stage wearing a black hat and sunglasses.

Iconic German musician Udo Lindenberg turns 80

From a historic East German concert to a rap hit, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others.

A green handbag

A green handbag

Lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather: More chicken than dinosaur?

A handbag is promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product". But scientists are questioning its authenticity.

Udo Lindenberg performing on stage, with lighting creating a starburst effect behind him.

Udo Lindenberg performing on stage, with lighting creating a starburst effect behind him.

A German rocker on a special train: Udo Lindenberg

Here's everything you need to know about the German rock legend Udo Lindenberg, born on May 17, 1946.

The music band Geese performing at the Coachella Festival in April 2026

The music band Geese performing at the Coachella Festival in April 2026

Fake TikTok fans and pop music's 'unethical' marketing

Do indie stars owe their success to TikTok "trend simulations"? Marketing ploys are as old as the music business itself.

Cannes Film Festival guests walking down red carpet stairs, with crowd of photographers at the bottom of the staircase.

Cannes Film Festival guests walking down red carpet stairs, with crowd of photographers at the bottom of the staircase.

Why is Hollywood missing from Cannes?

There are no US blockbusters premiering at the Cannes Film Festival this year. So who's snubbing who?

A still from the film 'Fatherland': Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler star as Erika and Thomas Mann.

A still from the film 'Fatherland': Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler star as Erika and Thomas Mann.

Thomas and Erika Mann biopic has an oddly twisted premise

Premiering at Cannes, "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the anti-Nazi intellectuals.

Rosalia in a pink outfit at a concert on stage in 2019 in Bilbao.

Rosalia in a pink outfit at a concert on stage in 2019 in Bilbao.

How Rosalia became a global pop force

Spanish singer Rosalia has built her career with precision. How did she do it?

Futuristic robot in the 1927 movie "Metropolis" by Fritz Lang

Futuristic robot in the 1927 movie "Metropolis" by Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' a milestone in sci-fi film

"Metropolis" (1927) shaped modern sci fi cinema with its depictions of futuristic cities, AI fears and class struggle.

Film still from 'Rose': Sandra Hüller shooting a gun.

Film still from 'Rose': Sandra Hüller shooting a gun.

'Rose' and the piece of fabric that embodies gender politics

Director Markus Schleinzer discusses why women passing as men inspired his historical drama, starring Sandra Hüller.

White and blue building, with the sign The Open Book at the entrance.

White and blue building, with the sign The Open Book at the entrance.

A book lover's dream holiday in Scotland

As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.

Aso-Oke merchant Abdulwasihi Aderemi displays finished fabrics on his arm

Aso-Oke merchant Abdulwasihi Aderemi displays finished fabrics on his arm

Nigeria's aso oke weavers caught between tradition and fashion

In Nigeria, traditional weavers continue to use ancient techniques, and are now at the center of a modern trend.

A large crowd of people holds their arms in the air on a sunny day

A large crowd of people holds their arms in the air on a sunny day

Has Coachella festival sold out?

One of the world's biggest open-air music and art festivals has been hit by controversies and declining credibility.

Actor Mario Adorf wears a suit and a bow tie, with a white scarf around his neck, in a photo taken in Munich in 2020.

Actor Mario Adorf wears a suit and a bow tie, with a white scarf around his neck, in a photo taken in Munich in 2020.

Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies at age 95

Mario Adorf played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history, and still played in films at age 90.

A bird's eye view of an orchestra playing

A bird's eye view of an orchestra playing

The Haydn Expedition — Joseph Haydn rediscovered

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen.

Bildmontage Popstar Rainer Maria Rilke | Porträt des Dichters mit Konzertbesuchern

Bildmontage Popstar Rainer Maria Rilke | Porträt des Dichters mit Konzertbesuchern

Rilke, Social Media and Empowerment

Rilke's timeless poetry, a swansong for social media and a courageous film challenging forced marriage.

A ivdeo still from the film "Dear Future me" showing a young woman with a tear trickling down her cheek.

A ivdeo still from the film "Dear Future me" showing a young woman with a tear trickling down her cheek.

'Nawi' depicts Kenyan girl's journey out of forced marriage

The award-winning film tells the true story of a gifted 13-year-old Kenyan girl who is sold into a forced marriage.

German artist Katharine Raab holds one of her miniature works

German artist Katharine Raab holds one of her miniature works

Miniature art: German artist creates tiny magical worlds

With imagination and subtle humor, Katharina Raab shows just how much magic can be found in the tiniest of things.

Poet Rainer Maria Rilke in black and white against a red background filled with hand written words

Poet Rainer Maria Rilke in black and white against a red background filled with hand written words

Poetry is dead? Ask Rilke!

The timeless poem of Austrian poet Rilke still captivates, inspiring influencers, artists and new generations.

Lady Gaga poses at the 68th Grammy Awards

Lady Gaga poses at the 68th Grammy Awards

At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music

As iconic as she is outlandish, the star has reinvented pop music and reached millions by opening up about trauma.

promotional picture of the band Sistanagila, musicians around a festive table of food.

promotional picture of the band Sistanagila, musicians around a festive table of food.

Iranians and Israelis united through music

A message of hope for the future: The Berlin music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel.

Film still from 'Sinners' shows a bloody figure with long vampire fingers.

Film still from 'Sinners' shows a bloody figure with long vampire fingers.

Who will win the Oscars?

"Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" are favorites. while Timothee Chalamet's viral moment has rocked awards season.

A still from the movie featuring Anne Hathaway (left), Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci

A still from the movie featuring Anne Hathaway (left), Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci

Why all the hype for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'?

All the original stars are back — and so is the backstabbing. Movie fans around the world are thrilled.

Picture Berlinale director, Tricia Tuttle, speaking from a podium.

Picture Berlinale director, Tricia Tuttle, speaking from a podium.

Berlinale future hangs in the balance

Festival head Tricia Tuttle's fate is uncertain after an emergency meeting to address controversy around Gaza remarks.

Film still from an animated film showing a robot using a vacuum cleaner.

Film still from an animated film showing a robot using a vacuum cleaner.

How two directors fought back when their film was stolen

An American submitted a movie by two German film students to film festivals under his own name and won prizes.

Film still from 'The Moment': Charli xcx talking on the phone, holding a glass of wine.

Film still from 'The Moment': Charli xcx talking on the phone, holding a glass of wine.

Charli xcx spoofs herself in 'The Moment'

With her new mockumentary, British pop star Charli xcx blows up the currently popular concert film genre.

Composite picture of filmmakers Mahnaz Mohammadi and Shahrbanoo Sadat.

Composite picture of filmmakers Mahnaz Mohammadi and Shahrbanoo Sadat.

Berlinale: Women from Iran, Afghanistan debut bold films

Two female filmmakers express injustice in contrasting genres: a romantic comedy — and a nightmarish drama.

Robert Duvall poses for a portrait during an interview on Friday, June 5, 2015, in Los Angeles.

Robert Duvall poses for a portrait during an interview on Friday, June 5, 2015, in Los Angeles.

'Apocalypse Now' actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95

Actor won an Oscar for "Tender Mercies" and earned nominations for classics including "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now."

The cast of the latest series of "Stranger Things" stand on an upper floor of a building, with one holidng a chainsaw.

The cast of the latest series of "Stranger Things" stand on an upper floor of a building, with one holidng a chainsaw.

Is Netflix making us stupid?

DW's Scott Roxborough explores how Netflix is reshaping films and series for distracted viewers.

German filmmaker Wim Wenders at the opening press conference of the 2026 Berlinale.

German filmmaker Wim Wenders at the opening press conference of the 2026 Berlinale.

Should the Berlinale film festival 'stay out of politics'?

Asked if the festival should take a stand on Gaza, jury chief Wenders said it should avoid politics — not all agree.

Berlinale 2026 | Schauspielerin Gizem Emre auf dem Roten Teppich zur Eröffnung

Berlinale 2026 | Schauspielerin Gizem Emre auf dem Roten Teppich zur Eröffnung

Berlinale film festival blends politics, pop culture

Opening with an Afghan drama, Berlin's international film fest expects stars including Pamela Anderson and Ethan Hawke.

Arts Unveiled | Wuthering Heights | Actor Jacob Elordi and book cover

Arts Unveiled | Wuthering Heights | Actor Jacob Elordi and book cover

New Wuthering Heights film sparks rave reviews, controversy

Director Emerald Fennell lends Emily Brontë's classic 19th century Gothic romance an intense, visceral flair.

Ukraine | Lviv Book Forum | Margaret Atwood

Ukraine | Lviv Book Forum | Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood's memoirs

With "The Handmaid's Tale," Margaret Atwood looked to the future. Now she's looking at her own life.

Illustration | Book from the inside: Wuthering Heights

Illustration | Book from the inside: Wuthering Heights

Drama, wordsmiths and a wunderkind

An epic drama about racism. Wuthering Heights, world-famous writers and a musician as TikTok star.

Two Latin American novels, "Cien Anos de Soledad" and "Open Veins of Latin America" lie next to each other in a digitally combined image

Two Latin American novels, "Cien Anos de Soledad" and "Open Veins of Latin America" lie next to each other in a digitally combined image

How 'banana republics' figure in Latin American literature

Nobel laureates Gabriel Garcia Marquez's and Pablo Neruda's famous works touch on the topic of banana republics.

A crowd of reports holds microphones towards a man whose back is visible. A blonde woman with sunglasses dressed in red stands next to the man, facing the camera, wearing sunglasses

A crowd of reports holds microphones towards a man whose back is visible. A blonde woman with sunglasses dressed in red stands next to the man, facing the camera, wearing sunglasses

Celebrities, fans gather in Rome for Valentino's funeral

The fashion world has bid farewell to Valentino Garavani, the man known as the "last emperor" of Italian fashion.

Michael B. Jordan (l) stars with Miles Canton (r) in the historic horror film 'Sinners'

Michael B. Jordan (l) stars with Miles Canton (r) in the historic horror film 'Sinners'

'Sinners' breaks records at 2026 Oscar nominations

This year's Oscar nominations are historic, with a new category for the first time in 25 years, and a broken record.

The actors and crew of 'Sentimental Value' receiving the best film award at the European Film Awards

The actors and crew of 'Sentimental Value' receiving the best film award at the European Film Awards

'Sentimental Value' sweeps European Film Awards

Joachim Trier's drama won the top prizes, adding to Oscar buzz. Jafar Panahi decried Iran's brutal crackdown on protest.

Dolly Parton dressed in white, smiles as she performs at the Glastonbury Festival in 2014.

Dolly Parton dressed in white, smiles as she performs at the Glastonbury Festival in 2014.

8 fun facts about Dolly Parton for her 80th birthday

At 80, Dolly Parton can look back over an eventful life. Here are some facts about the country music icon.

A still from "It Was Just an Accident," showing a a white van in the middle of a desert landscape, with a bride and groom sitting on the opened back of the vehicle, with a man wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans standing nearby. All are looking off to the left of the frame.

A still from "It Was Just an Accident," showing a a white van in the middle of a desert landscape, with a bride and groom sitting on the opened back of the vehicle, with a man wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans standing nearby. All are looking off to the left of the frame.

How European cinema is stealing Hollywood's spotlight

The contenders for the European Film Awards are bold, political works that are creating buzz far beyond the continent.

Jafar Panahi posing with Palme d'Or award for the press.

Jafar Panahi posing with Palme d'Or award for the press.

Livestream: 4 award-winning filmmakers on risk-taking cinema

DW co-hosts a talk with European Film Award nominees Jafar Panahi, Oliver Laxe, Mascha Schilinski and Joachim Trier.

A portrait of author Jack London taken between 1906 and 1916.

A portrait of author Jack London taken between 1906 and 1916.

Jack London felt 'Call of the Wild,' lived life of adventure

From wolves in Alaska to high-seas adventure, London, who wrote "The Call of the Wild," was born 150 years ago.

A man playing accordion on a wall, there are mountains in the background and a city in the valley behind him.

A man playing accordion on a wall, there are mountains in the background and a city in the valley behind him.

Accordion renews image as Germany's top instrument for 2026

The accordion, Germany's instrument of the year, is used across various genres, from tango to heavy metal.

A colorful computer chip that reads AI

A colorful computer chip that reads AI

AI language models duped by poems

A new study has shown that prompts in the form of poems confuse AI models. Are poets the new hackers?

'Avatar': How the Na'vi language was constructed

A linguist's dream: DW talked to Paul Frommer about how he developed the "Avatar" aliens' language.

Netflix vs. Paramount bid for Warner Bros.: What's at stake?

How is the bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. connected to Harry Potter, Trump, TikTok — and the future of cinema?

Film still from 'It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, but the Society in Which He Lives': 6 naked men sitting on a bed.

Film still from 'It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, but the Society in Which He Lives': 6 naked men sitting on a bed.

Pioneering gay rights director Rosa von Praunheim dies at 83

His film "It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, but the Society in Which He Lives" was a foundational work.

Federal President Steinmeier delivers the opening speech at the inauguration of the renovated Beethoven Hall in Bonn, Germany, surrounded by classical orchestra musicians.

Federal President Steinmeier delivers the opening speech at the inauguration of the renovated Beethoven Hall in Bonn, Germany, surrounded by classical orchestra musicians.

Beethovenhalle reopens: The return of a German cultural icon

After almost 10 years of renovation, Bonn's Beethovenhalle is back to its former splendor.

Balck and white picture of English authour, Jane Austen.

Balck and white picture of English authour, Jane Austen.

Jane Austen at 250: From Regency roots to TikTok reels

The English author's works fuel feminist debates, rom-coms and TikTok memes, proving her satire still lands.