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Tradition, Mahler once famously said, is "Schlamperei" - which means something akin to sloppiness. Mahler meant it in terms of performance practice, but it's an axiom many contemporary composers have followed to the letter, throwing out any "sloppy" vestiges of previous traditions, the tainted sentimentality of romanticism, the overblown rhetoric of expressionism, or any of

As she celebrates her 75th birthday the megastar reveals plans to co-produce a film of her own life story Cher has announced that a biopic about her life is in the works at Universal Pictures. She will co-produce the project, alongside Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman, who produced the film adaptations of Mamma Mia!

The parents of comedian Jack Whitehall on running wild at the Acropolis, their age gap and getting married Hilary and Michael are the parents of actor and standup Jack Whitehall, who together have flipped their candid and comic family dynamic into an entertainment brand. Hilary, an actor known for TV appearances in Miranda and Bad

A morbidly obese wild monkey who gorged himself on junk food and soda left behind by tourists has been rescued and placed on a strict diet of lean protein, fruits and vegetables. Wildlife officials caught the chunky monkey nicknamed Uncle Fat by locals after photos of the animal started circulating on social media

Compelling actor whose versatile career encompassed Doctor Who, James Bond and the RSC The commanding actor Philip Voss, who has died of cancer and complications from Covid-19 aged 84, was renowned for his style and accomplishment as an always handsome presence on the stage, with wonderful vocal skills and unimpeachable diction.