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Madfabulous review – Callum Scott Howells shines as flamboyant aristocrat in hedonistic period romp

Howells puts in a strong turn as Henry Paget, a Victorian marquess who blows his inheritance on hosting wild parties and staging gender-defying theatrical performances

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: ‘Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we…’ Irish poet’s powerful words on ethics and virtue

Oscar Wilde, a celebrated Irish literary icon, is remembered for his wit and sharp social commentary. His quote, "Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we personally dislike," critiques how moral judgments can be subjective and influenced by personal bias rather than objective principles. Wilde's words encourage questioning…

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Eerie photograph of Oscar Wilde on his deathbed sells at auction for whopping US$375,000 – blowing pre-sale estimates out of the water

The final image ever taken of Oscar Wilde far exceeded its presale estimate by 7,400%

Digital Camera World

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'It's beauty that captures your attention. Personality which...' Life lessons on character, behavior, human nature and love by popular Irish poet known for witty and comic masterpieces

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde reflects the difference between outer appearance and inner character. The quote explains how beauty may attract people at first, but personality builds emotional connection and trust over time. The saying remains relevant in conversations about love, relationships, human nature, behavior, and self-worth. Oscar…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt: “If someone betrays you… – Inspiring lessons on trust, boundaries, experience and why self-respect matters by the trailblazing political figure known for her courage, humanitarian values, and global influence

Quote of the Day by Eleanor Roosevelt: Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote, “If someone betrays you once, it’s their fault; if they betray you twice, it’s your fault,” explores the importance of trust, self-awareness, and emotional responsibility in relationships. The quote suggests that the first betrayal is the responsibility of the person…

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Quote of the Day by Legendary Irish playwright Oscar Wilde: “Never love anyone who treats you like… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, respect, appreciation and why love should make you feel special by the poet known for his wit and deep insights into human nature and society

Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: Oscar Wilde’s quote, “Never love anyone who treats you like you're ordinary” explores the importance of self-worth and emotional respect in relationships. The quote suggests that love should bring appreciation, value, and emotional recognition into a person’s life without making them feel ignored,…

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Rivals season 2 review – Thrusting buttocks and heaving bosoms... Jilly Cooper’s escapist romp is back

4/5 Well-written, well-acted and enormously fun, the series remains a rare treat in today’s television landscape

The Independent UK

An Ideal Husband review – Oscar Wilde’s comedy gets the gleefully camp glow-up it deserves

The dissolute aristocrats from 1895 remain sharply funny, and bitingly relevant, in this flamboyant new spin

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that...' - motivational lessons on education, knowledge and why life experience beats classroom learning by The Picture of Dorian Gray author

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: Oscar Wilde's quote highlights that while formal education is valuable, life's most profound lessons in love, failure, and self-awareness are often learned through personal experience. True wisdom, he suggests, transcends textbooks and exams, emerging from lived realities and challenges.

The Economic Times

Ron Arad on design: 'The difficulty is knowing which ideas to spend your time on'

The influential designer and artist is currently presenting a major exhibition of his works from 1992-2026 at the Opera Gallery in Monaco.

Euronews

‘This is not patriotism’: Outrage at Donald Trump’s face on new passports

The US State Department is reportedly finalizing a "radical redesign" of the passport, which will feature a picture of Donald Trump from his second inaugural portrait. The plan and design have gone down like a lead balloon...

Euronews

Epstein silence, subtle messaging and NATO push: Key takeaways from King Charles III’s historic US speech

King Charles III’s visit to the United States was about celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. This is the King’s first trip to the US as monarch and the first state visit by a British sovereign since 2007.

The Times of India

Mission accomplished as king’s speech to Congress goes down a storm

Charles quoted Wilde and Dickens in measured masterclass – and no tirade as yet from mad monarch in White House

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The Independent UK

Five of The King’s best jokes during his historic speech to US Congress

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John Keats’s love letters returned to owner after being stolen in the 1980s

Romantic poet’s letters to Fanny Brawne, dated between 1819 and 1820, had been stolen from a Long Island estate

The Conversation

The Victorian sex abuse scandal that shocked Britain and changed the law – long before Epstein

The media exposes a scandal – a network of rich, powerful men are abusing teenage girls. Outrage spreads fast and the public demands that authorities reveal the evidence and bring the perpetrators to justice. Yet the system shields many of those involved, and few face serious consequences. This isn’t about…

Evening Standard

Relative Failures by Matthew Sturgis: Fascinating tales of sibling rivalry

Perhaps Matthew Sturgis could add more siblings to this engaging and original study...

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A picture without words: Polish theatre reframes Dorian Gray through dance

A play without words, but with a whole lot of emotion. Polish choreographer Piotr Jeznach is reinterpreting Oscar Wilde's classic 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' as primarily a dance performance and it makes you want more.

Evening Standard

Stephen Fry on his Standard Theatre Award: ‘Being in a play is extraordinary’

Winner of the Award for Comedy, Stephen Fry considers his career on stage and his standout role in The Importance of Being Earnest

The Guardian - UK

A Queer Inheritance by Michael Hall review – the National Trust’s LGBTQ history revealed

It’s recently been accused of turning ‘woke’ – but the institution has been gay since the beginning, argues this deeply researched book

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57 Books Covers That Are So Incredibly Awful That They’re Actually Funny (New Pics)

The phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” sounds nice on paper, but if everyone actually followed it, publishers wouldn’t spend so much time and money creating them. And that’s not something we, the readers, want. Thoughtless, poorly executed, or otherwise baffling designs still manage to make it to…

The Conversation

How conversation works – and why people with hearing loss rely more on their powers of prediction

“Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation,” wrote Oscar Wilde.

The Conversation

To cry or not to cry: how moving the audience to tears can backfire

“One must have a heart of stone not to read about the death of little Nell without laughing” was Oscar Wilde’s notorious response to the emotional onslaught of Charles Dickens’s 1841 novel, The Old Curiosity Shop. Having watched two films in two weeks about the death of a child, it…

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7 Too-Good-to-Miss Exhibitions in London Every Art and Design Lover Should Have on Their Radar Right Now — A Culture Editor's Winter Bucket List

Take these art shows in London as your antidote to cold weather slumberness

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