90s classic film Clueless gets musical makeover - but the critics aren't impressed
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Everything you need to know about 'Carmina Burana,' Hollywood's go-to music for epic movie moments
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Abuse by Guildhall tutor in 1980s left me in despair, says opera singer
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He remembers a different kind of baseball, relaxed and chatty. 'Eephus' gets it on film
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Spotify says it paid $10 billion in royalties in 2024 — but only 4% of its artists make a living
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Ignore the row: this Oscar-winning film offers a vision of a shared Palestine forged in solidarity | Kenan Malik
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