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The controversial 1972 movie that “absolutely revolted” Richard Burton: “I can’t stand it”

• Burton walked out of *Last Tango in Paris*.
• He said the film revolted and embarrassed him.
• Schneider’s account later deepened the film’s notoriety.

Richard Burton said Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1972 film *Last Tango in Paris* revolted and embarrassed him so much that he left before it ended. His reaction contrasts with the acclaim the film received and shows how strongly its explicit subject matter affected some viewers. Burton said the film did…

“It’s Terrific” – Take-Two Boss Acknowledges Zelda Remake’s High Score Ahead Of GTA VI Launch

• Zelnick praised Ocarina of Time’s 96/100 score.
• He said audiences choose the entertainment they value.
• GTA VI presales have exceeded expectations.

Take-Two Interactive chief executive Strauss Zelnick praised the Zelda remake Ocarina of Time, calling its Metacritic score “terrific” and saying Nintendo should be proud. Asked about the game and Grand Theft Auto VI launching in the same month, he avoided framing them as direct rivals, saying entertainment competes…

Coachella Reveals 2027 Lineup

• Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA will headline Coachella 2027.
• The festival runs across two weekends in April.
• A Justice exhibit and a special Daddy Yankee billing are planned.

Coachella has announced Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA as the headliners for its 2027 festival, confirming reports that had circulated for months. The event will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio across two April weekends, with a wide-ranging line-up spanning pop, rock, electronic and hip-hop.…

Coachella reveals 2027 line-up with four headline acts

• Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA lead the 2027 bill.
• Daddy Yankee joins as a fourth headliner.
• The festival runs across two April weekends.

Coachella has revealed the line-up for its 2027 festival in Indio, California, with Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA headlining Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively. Daddy Yankee is also billed as a fourth headliner, with a special production planned. The festival runs over two weekends, 9–11 and 16–18…

21-year-old Russian soccer star Aleksey Batrakov is tearing up the Champions League for Galatasaray. Turkish fans are even serenading him with ‘Kalinka.’

• Batrakov has scored four goals in four Champions League appearances.
• Galatasaray fans have embraced the 21-year-old Russian midfielder.
• His summer move followed a 17-goal, 12-assist season at Lokomotiv.

Aleksey Batrakov, a 21-year-old Russian midfielder, has made an immediate impact since moving from Lokomotiv to Galatasaray at the end of the summer. His Champions League goals have made him a fan favourite in Turkey and drawn attention across European football, at a time when Russian players rarely…

Artist creates world’s biggest soil painting

• Phil Lambert’s soil painting measures 61,000 sq cm.
• It surpasses the previous record of 59,458 sq cm.
• Save Soil hopes it will raise soil health at COP31.

Artist Phil Lambert has created the world’s largest soil painting, verified at 61,000 sq cm, to draw attention to soil health and the need to restore degraded land. Save Soil says the artwork supports its call for soil regeneration to be prioritised at the UN climate conference COP31.…

Ole Miss student apologises; Senate backs permit bill as Shakira announces Venezuela return

The student acknowledged making racist gestures outside a flat shared by three Black students. A Senate-backed bill would set firmer deadlines for project challenges, while Shakira is set to return to Venezuela in 2027.