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The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has declared the BBC's licence fee "unenforceable" and stated that "no options are off the table" as the government prepares to review the corporation's funding model later this year. She noted that there are "problems" with the annual fee, currently at £174.50, as fewer people are paying it. The BBC's charter, which outlines the terms of the licence fee and expires in 2027, is also under review, with a BBC...

A Dutch town hall has acknowledged that it "most likely" disposed of 46 artworks, including a valuable Andy Warhol print of former Queen Beatrix, during renovations last year. The Maashorst municipality reported that the artworks, worth approximately €15,000 (£12,800), were mistakenly thrown away after being stored in a basement without proper guidelines. Mayor Hans van der Pas expressed regret, stating, "That's not how you treat valuables," underscoring the mishap's unfortunate nature. Full Article

XYZ Films has released featurettes for the horror film The Ritual, starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens. The film, based on a true story, follows two priests—one questioning his faith and the other confronting a troubled past—as they attempt to save a possessed young woman through a series of exorcisms. Directed by David Midell, The Ritual aims to authentically depict the documented case of Emma Schmidt and is set for theatrical release on April 18,...

Methuselah is an experimental horror short film by Nathan "Nate" Sellers, inspired by a traumatic childhood event of the filmmaker. The film, narrated by Jordan Mullins, explores the dual role of trees as silent witnesses and participants in human violence, reflecting on the emotional weight of these themes. Through its creation, Sellers aimed to visually express personal feelings and found a sense of ease in the filmmaking process, collaborating with talented individuals like Mullins and...

During the 25th Anniversary of Back to the Future in 2010, cast members of Saturday Night Live humorously depicted various celebrities auditioning for the iconic roles of Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and Jennifer Parker. The impressions featured Andy Samberg as Nicolas Cage, Keenan Thompson as Bill Cosby, Bill Hader as Alan Alda and Al Pacino, Jon Hamm as Robin Williams, Jay Pharaoh as Eddie Murphy, and Kristin Wiig as Jennifer Tilly, among others. This comedic...

Singer Amy Macdonald, nearing two decades in the music industry, expressed her ongoing disbelief at hearing her songs on the radio, sharing an emotional moment on social media after hearing her new single, "Is This What You've Been Waiting For," on BBC Radio 2. This marks her first release since 2021, and during an interview with BBC Scotland's Reporting Scotland News at Seven, she admitted that despite her long career, the thrill of seeing her...