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‘The anti-pet of bourgeois life’: why the world needs big cat energy

Whether by striking workers, poets or Pussy Riot, our feline friends have long been used as a symbol of resistance – radical by nature, they refuse to be tamed

The Guardian - UK

Warning: with Back to Black and four Beatles movies, Hollywood’s most cliched genre isn’t going away

From Amy Winehouse to Elvis, musical biopics are ubiquitous – but it’s only the fake ones that are really worth watching, says journalist and critic Zach Schonfeld

The Guardian - UK

‘Her demons were probably worse’: does Back to Black reveal the real Amy Winehouse?

Tortured genius, chaotic addict or frustrated homemaker? As Sam Taylor-Johnson’s biopic hits cinemas, we look at how its depiction compares with previous accounts of the singer’s life

The Guardian - UK

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Defiance on Channel 4 review: shocking but necessary viewing about how British Asians stood up to the far right

This three-part documentary, produced by Riz Ahmed, looks at the lives of British Asian immigrants in the Seventies and raises the uncomfortable question – how much has really changed?

Evening Standard

I don’t need a note-perfect portrayal of Amy Winehouse. The quality of acting is the key

Musical biopics should convincingly depict their stars’ lives – if you just want to hear the hits, put on an album

The Guardian - UK

UK nightlife venues squeezed out of city centres over costs and regulation

Independent venues struggle to survive amid low footfall as disposable incomes fall

The Guardian - UK

Why I live in Kensington: DJ Amazonica on why her west London area offers the best of Zone 1

Victoria ‘Harry’ Harrison, better known as Amazonica, has always felt a connection to Kensington. The superstar DJ explains why it has the edge on LA.

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Freddie Mercury: The Final Act documentary to air on TV tonight

The music doc Freddie Mercury: The Final Act digs into the life and legacy of one of the greatest frontmen in rock history

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Freddie Mercury's London Sanctuary Hits Market After Renovations

Explore the iconic Garden Lodge in London, once owned by Freddie Mercury, now up for sale after nearly 50 years. Discover its opulent history and the memor...

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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Enjoy Austin Barbecue Tour

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Austin, participate in a panel, enjoy BBQ, and show appreciation for local art during their recent stop in Texas.

Louder

“I still buy a new album and flick through it trying to find the weepy ballad – but for God’s sake, I was in Mostly Autumn for 13 years!” Heather Findlay’s affection for melancholy

Singer songwriter Heather Findlay discusses her album Wild White Horses

Real Homes

Freddie Mercury's house has hit the market, and one color reigns supreme. Here's how to use it in your home

Freddie Mercury's house has hit the market, and gold reigns supreme. Here's how to make the color work it in a smaller space, according to pros

Homes & Gardens

Freddie Mercury's home exhibits bright, mood-boosting colors and baroque details – listed for $38 million

The rock legend's London home championed 'dopamine decor' long before it was a trend

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Freddie Mercury's famed London mansion is up for sale: offers over £30 million invited

Mercury's eight-bedroom West London home is on the market for the first time since he bought it

The Guardian - US

‘It has become a sort of silver bullet’: why are rap lyrics being put on trial?

In compelling documentary As We Speak, a controversial legal practice that uses rap lyrics to secure convictions is explored

Evening Standard

Freddie Mercury's time capsule Kensington home on sale for £30m for the first time in 40 years

Serious buyers only need apply to view the home of the legendary Queen front man

International Business Times

Elton John Items Fetch $8 Million At New York Auction

Nearly $100,000 for Elton John's monogrammed silver boots and around $2 million for a triptych by street artist Banksy from his collection: the music icon's personal items brought in almost $8 million at auction Wednesday in New York.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the shocking prevalence of abuse in British gymnastics

Hard-to-hear but essential accounts from former gymnasts who allege they were abused by their coaches. Plus: timeless wisdom from the Big Yin. Here’s what to watch this evening

Guitar World

“I still don’t find it easy! It’s one of the most unnatural riffs to play you could possibly imagine”: Brian May finds Bohemian Rhapsody difficult to perform – and he points the blame at “riffmeister” Freddie Mercury

The Queen guitarist has called it “the most unnatural riff to play” and says even now he has to battle with adrenaline when he plays it live

Radio France Internationale

Barcelona 1992: New participants, new Olympic dreams

The 1992 Barcelona Olympics was marked by openness and unity after a long period of controversy and conflicts. The political changes in the world in the late 1980s and early 1990s allowed the Olympics to take place without a boycott for the first time since 1972. The Olympics also coincided…

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