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The Mercury Prize shortlist has been unveiled, featuring Olivia Dean, Paul McCartney, Dave, Florence + the Machine and Suede among others. The ceremony is scheduled for 22 October at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, with Jack Russell’s team of judges selecting the winner.
Dior will stage its Fall 2027 collection in Trinity College Dublin on December 4, marking the brand’s first show in Ireland and Jonathan Anderson’s first Dior-scale presentation across both men’s and women’s lines. The event underscores Dior’s international approach to in-between collections and signals a new chapter for Irish fashion visibility.
Dame Penelope Keith has died after a battle with cancer. Her career spans stage, The Good Life and To the Manor Born, with a lasting impact on British comedy. Tributes praise her comic genius and decades of work in theatre, television and charity.
The Rolling Stones have released Foreign Tongues, continuing Hackney Diamonds-era momentum. The album blends blues, disco and rock with sharp political edges, including references to Musk and US politics, while Mick Jagger’s voice remains a defining force at 82.