Feed MRSS-S Noticias, english.elpais.com, culture en-us https://english.elpais.com Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:43:24 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-07-01/clinton-said-we-glorified-death-jaime-king-and-the-long-recovery-of-the-heroin-chic-muse-who-was-a-real-life-addict.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:43:24 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-07-01/clinton-said-we-glorified-death-jaime-king-and-the-long-recovery-of-the-heroin-chic-muse-who-was-a-real-life-addict.html Carlos Megía The American model and actress was one of the most recognizable faces of the aesthetic that defined the 1990s. Decades later, her career offers a reassessment of the personal cost of that era and the long effort to build a life beyond that image The American model and actress was one of the most recognizable faces of the aesthetic that defined the 1990s. Decades later, her career offers a reassessment of the personal cost of that era and the long effort to build a life beyond that image Donna Karan Nebraska Chanel (moda) Christian Dior Alexander McQueen Bill Clinton New York Daily News Archive (NY Daily News via Getty Images) Model James King, 20, who appears on the the August cover of Jamie King at age 20, when she was on the cover of Cosmopolitan after a hiatus due to her substance abuse. Jamie King at age 20, when she was on the cover of Cosmopolitan after a hiatus due to her substance abuse. <p>Before <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-02-05/when-healthy-living-becomes-repression.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-02-05/when-healthy-living-becomes-repression.html">wellness became a multimillion-dollar industry</a>; before models talked openly about mental health, fertility, Mercury retrograde calendar dates or self-care, fashion turned emaciation into aspiration. Early-1990s beauty meant sunken eyes, pronounced bones, a languid attitude, messy hair, a vacant stare and a general look of stunned bewilderment. Of all the young women who came to embody that aesthetic, few paid as high a price as Jaime King. For years she was one of the faces of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-03-26/the-return-of-extreme-thinness-disguised-as-health-they-used-to-tell-you-you-were-fat-now-they-tell-you-you-have-inflammation.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-03-26/the-return-of-extreme-thinness-disguised-as-health-they-used-to-tell-you-you-were-fat-now-they-tell-you-you-have-inflammation.html">so-called <i>heroin chic</i></a>, the trend that turned fragility into a form of glamour. Decades later, her greatest triumph is not so much having become one of the decade’s most popular models as having survived the persona—and the aftermath—that fashion imposed on her.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-07-01/clinton-said-we-glorified-death-jaime-king-and-the-long-recovery-of-the-heroin-chic-muse-who-was-a-real-life-addict.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-30/antonio-scurati-on-his-monumental-saga-about-mussolini-the-last-page-of-fascism-is-the-worst-of-all.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:50:44 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-30/antonio-scurati-on-his-monumental-saga-about-mussolini-the-last-page-of-fascism-is-the-worst-of-all.html Íñigo Domínguez The fifth and final volume of ‘M’ concludes 3,000 pages on the life of the Italian dictator and questions his ideological legacy at a time when the movement is making a comeback The fifth and final volume of ‘M’ concludes 3,000 pages on the life of the Italian dictator and questions his ideological legacy at a time when the movement is making a comeback Benito Mussolini Adolf Hitler Francisco Franco Giorgia Meloni Lorenzo Palmieri Antonio Scurati Antonio Scurati, in his Milan study in October 2024. Antonio Scurati, in his Milan study in October 2024. <p>Italian writer Antonio Scurati, 57, has spent the last 15 years studying, investigating and writing about the life of Benito Mussolini — a 3,000-page literary undertaking with global impact that began in 2018 with the first book, the award-winning <i>M. Son of the Century</i>, and culminated with the fifth, now being published in Spain. <i>M. The End and the Beginning</i> recounts the terrible epilogue <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-29/the-return-of-fascism.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-29/the-return-of-fascism.html">of fascism</a>, from the regime’s fall in 1943 until the dictator’s death in April 1945, nearly two years that make up the darkest, most sinister stretch of that historical tunnel, when the regime’s most terrifying face emerged.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-30/antonio-scurati-on-his-monumental-saga-about-mussolini-the-last-page-of-fascism-is-the-worst-of-all.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-29/the-mystery-of-agatha-christie-the-most-imitated-and-misunderstood-author-in-world-literature.html Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:14:02 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-29/the-mystery-of-agatha-christie-the-most-imitated-and-misunderstood-author-in-world-literature.html Juan Carlos Galindo Gómez On the centenary of ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,’ the novel that propelled her to fame, we unravel the secrets of a complex author, who sold more than 2 billion books On the centenary of ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,’ the novel that propelled her to fame, we unravel the secrets of a complex author, who sold more than 2 billion books Agatha Christie Juan Gómez-Jurado Espasa Calpe Bettmann Archive/Getty Agatha Christie Agatha Christie, working at her home in Devon in January 1946. Agatha Christie, working at her home in Devon in January 1946. <p>In June 1926, Agatha Christie published <i>The Murder of Roger Ackroyd</i>, and something changed forever in the history of literature. It was her sixth novel, the third in the series about Hercule Poirot, a character both irritating and brilliant in equal measure, with whom she had launched her literary career six years earlier. The success was immediate. The novel’s ending — unprecedented and controversial — propelled Christie’s popularity, and the book paved the way for a career with almost unimaginable figures: more than a billion copies sold in English of her more than 100 books, and as many again in other languages; only Shakespeare and the Bible surpass her.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-29/the-mystery-of-agatha-christie-the-most-imitated-and-misunderstood-author-in-world-literature.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/eps/2026-06-28/photo-essay-the-beauty-in-small-things.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:30:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/eps/2026-06-28/photo-essay-the-beauty-in-small-things.html Ana Valiño,Belita Gracia Belita Gracia was one of the many women photographers who seemed condemned to oblivion until Ana Valiño discovered her story. From that fortunate encounter came an exhibition, the first major public recognition the León native received a few days before she died at 101 Belita Gracia was one of the many women photographers who seemed condemned to oblivion until Ana Valiño discovered her story. From that fortunate encounter came an exhibition, the first major public recognition the León native received a few days before she died at 101 Barcelona León Lugo Belita Gracia (EL PAÍS) The cattleman, in front of the Ribadeo lighthouse (Lugo), 1955. The cattleman, in front of the Ribadeo lighthouse (Lugo), 1955. <p>Virginia Woolf once wrote that “for most of history, Anonymous was a woman.” The work of Belita Gracia remained hidden throughout her life in albums she kept at her home in Barcelona. A few months <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-08-10/hard-lives-with-days-of-wine-and-roses-the-secrets-of-centenarians-in-spain.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-08-10/hard-lives-with-days-of-wine-and-roses-the-secrets-of-centenarians-in-spain.html">after turning 101</a>, much of her photography came to light in an exhibition in her hometown. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/eps/2026-06-28/photo-essay-the-beauty-in-small-things.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-28/naturism-in-germany-a-long-tradition-fighting-to-survive.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:30:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-28/naturism-in-germany-a-long-tradition-fighting-to-survive.html Almudena de Cabo The free-body culture or nudism dates back to the late 19th century and became popular with the arrival of Nazism The free-body culture or nudism dates back to the late 19th century and became popular with the arrival of Nazism Berlín Adolf Hitler ullstein bild (ullstein bild via Getty Images) Nudismo Alemania Nudist bathers on the grassy area of the Halensee outdoor pool, in 1985. Nudist bathers on the grassy area of the Halensee outdoor pool, in 1985. <p>With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s common to cool off in the lakes and rivers found across Germany. In the Berlin region, for example, there are lakes both in built-up areas and in the countryside, but they all have one thing in common: nudism. That may surprise some tourists, but for locals it is completely normal. It is <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-23/the-heat-wave-is-suffocating-germany-and-turning-bike-trips-into-a-survival-test.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-23/the-heat-wave-is-suffocating-germany-and-turning-bike-trips-into-a-survival-test.html">part of summer</a>, just like barbecues or the <i>Biergarten</i>, the country’s typical beer terraces.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-28/naturism-in-germany-a-long-tradition-fighting-to-survive.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-27/tom-morello-america-is-a-much-more-dangerous-place-today.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-27/tom-morello-america-is-a-much-more-dangerous-place-today.html Miguel Ángel Bargueño Three decades after Rage Against the Machine broke onto the scene, the guitarist maintains that rock has always been political Three decades after Rage Against the Machine broke onto the scene, the guitarist maintains that rock has always been political Rage Against The Machine Bruce Springsteen Donald Trump Rock picture alliance (dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images) directo Guitarist Tom Morello, during the last edition of the Berlinale. Guitarist Tom Morello, during the last edition of the Berlinale. <p>Tom Morello likes to use a word that many musicians stopped uttering long ago: resistance. The 62-year-old singer uses it naturally, the way he would when talking about songs, chords or the road. On June 27, he will perform at the BBK Legends festival in Bilbao, and in a video call interview, he sums up the spirit of the event: “It will be a celebration of the guitar and of resistance.” </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-27/tom-morello-america-is-a-much-more-dangerous-place-today.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-27/ninety-years-of-the-montero-brooklyns-legendary-galician-bar.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-27/ninety-years-of-the-montero-brooklyns-legendary-galician-bar.html Alejandro Santos In 1939 a couple from A Coruña, Spain opened a bar that soothed the homesickness of sailors and enlivened the nights of the Spanish cultural diaspora. Now in his eighties, Pepe, the founders’ son, has just sold this piece of living history In 1939 a couple from A Coruña, Spain opened a bar that soothed the homesickness of sailors and enlivened the nights of the Spanish cultural diaspora. Now in his eighties, Pepe, the founders’ son, has just sold this piece of living history Galicia A Coruña Frank McCourt Eduardo Lago Seila montes (EL PAÍS) EPS 2595 CENTRAL REPORTAJE PEPE MONTERO LITTLE SPAIN NUEVA YORK Linda, Pepe Montero’s wife, serves a drink. Linda, Pepe Montero’s wife, serves a drink. <p>Years ago, you could sense the Galician influence on the Brooklyn waterfront. Dockworkers looked forward to the end of their shift so they could warm their bones with whisky, good company, and a <i>caldo gallego</i>. To get there, one had to turn one’s back on the bay and the Manhattan skyline, walk up Atlantic Avenue following the crews who had just disembarked, and let oneself be guided by a succession of neon signs in the red-light district that was then the Spanish corner of Brooklyn Heights. It was there that Spanish migrants served those who labored on the docks, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-13/poor-internet-12-hour-shifts-and-unhealthy-food-sailors-job-satisfaction-takes-a-dive.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-13/poor-internet-12-hour-shifts-and-unhealthy-food-sailors-job-satisfaction-takes-a-dive.html">plus sailors</a>, the ones who had docked for a few days and the ones who were aground indefinitely. A dozen bars, many with Spanish names, flanked the street as though it were the entryway to an entirely different continent. The neighborhood lived and died within unmapped borders in the great city, permanently mired in a sensation halfway between rootlessness and homesickness. But the death blow came when the docks closed in the 1970s. The sailors left, the rents started going up, and the “gallegos” left seeking new ports, some returning to their native shores in northwestern Spain, others going further inland, others six feet under. Just two bars, the Long Island and the Montero — owned by two siblings who spent 50 years on opposite sides of the same street without speaking to each other — withstood the test of time and money thanks to their family motto of “buy, don’t rent.” The notion of securing a place where they could die in peace was deeply ingrained in the immigrant subconscious. The Long Island was sold years ago. The Montero will soon mark nine decades on its side of the port, but even Atlantic Avenue’s last Galician remnant has just changed hands.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-27/ninety-years-of-the-montero-brooklyns-legendary-galician-bar.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-24/amazon-drops-luca-guadagninos-openai-drama-after-signing-deal-with-company.html Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:31:17 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-24/amazon-drops-luca-guadagninos-openai-drama-after-signing-deal-with-company.html Gregorio Belinchón Yagüe ‘Artificial’ recounts the turbulent days of 2023, when the company’s CEO, Sam Altman — portrayed by Andrew Garfield — was fired and then rehired ‘Artificial’ recounts the turbulent days of 2023, when the company’s CEO, Sam Altman — portrayed by Andrew Garfield — was fired and then rehired Amazon Jeff Bezos Luca Guadagnino Sam Altman OpenAI Evelyn Hockstein (REUTERS) G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains Sam Altman waves on June 17 at the G7 summit in Évian, France. Sam Altman waves on June 17 at the G7 summit in Évian, France. <p>It was going to be one of the films expected to make a mark at the next Academy Awards, and right now it doesn’t even have a distributor. <i>Artificial</i>, the film by Italian director <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-07-01/i-told-ya-in-new-movie-zendaya-sports-t-shirt-similar-to-one-worn-by-john-f-kennedy-jr.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-07-01/i-told-ya-in-new-movie-zendaya-sports-t-shirt-similar-to-one-worn-by-john-f-kennedy-jr.html">Luca Guadagnino</a> about the controversial CEO of OpenAI, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-09-20/dead-internet-theory-gains-ground-amid-rise-of-ai-generated-content.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-09-20/dead-internet-theory-gains-ground-amid-rise-of-ai-generated-content.html">Sam Altman</a>, which is currently in post-production, has been dropped by its production company, Amazon Studios, after it signed a partnership agreement with OpenAI. The deal focuses on OpenAI’s use of Amazon Web Services and will involve developing custom artificial intelligence models, for which Amazon will invest $50 billion.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-24/amazon-drops-luca-guadagninos-openai-drama-after-signing-deal-with-company.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-22/the-strange-tale-of-the-frigate-that-traveled-the-mediterranean-buying-archeological-artefacts.html Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:44:18 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-22/the-strange-tale-of-the-frigate-that-traveled-the-mediterranean-buying-archeological-artefacts.html Vicente Olaya A new book reconstructs the ‘Arapiles’ voyage, which was assigned to gather pieces for the National Archaeological Museum when it had no funds to buy coal for its engines A new book reconstructs the ‘Arapiles’ voyage, which was assigned to gather pieces for the National Archaeological Museum when it had no funds to buy coal for its engines Madrid Armada Juan Laurent (Ministère de la Culture / Rmn-Grand Palais / AFP / CONTACTO) (EL PAÍS) BABELIA WEB 22/06/2026 FRAGATA ARAPILES 'Floating dock of the frigate Arapiles.' Photograph taken in Cartagena in the late 19th century. 'Floating dock of the frigate Arapiles.' Photograph taken in Cartagena in the late 19th century. <p>During the reign of Amadeo I of Spain (1871-1873) one of the most outlandish archaeological expeditions in history was carried out: the frigate <i>Arapiles</i> was sent to buy antiquities in the eastern Mediterranean to fill the halls of Spain’s recently inaugurated National Archaeological Museum (MAN). But there was one problem: the ship did not even carry enough funds to buy the coal needed to sail.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-22/the-strange-tale-of-the-frigate-that-traveled-the-mediterranean-buying-archeological-artefacts.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-22/grupo-frontera-whats-happening-in-the-united-states-is-sad-it-hurts-us.html Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:59:44 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-22/grupo-frontera-whats-happening-in-the-united-states-is-sad-it-hurts-us.html Isaías Alvarado The regional Mexican band, set to launch a US tour next month, speaks to EL PAÍS about concerns over immigration raids affecting Latino communities in their home country The regional Mexican band, set to launch a US tour next month, speaks to EL PAÍS about concerns over immigration raids affecting Latino communities in their home country Grupo Frontera Selena Quintanilla México Donald Trump ICE Texas Bad Bunny Latinos Gabriel Osorio (© Gabriel Osorio ) US - GRUPO FRONTERA Members of Grupo Frontera in Los Angeles, June 8. Members of Grupo Frontera in Los Angeles, June 8. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/M7AH4OY6ZJB2RPS3BB46AWMITE.jpg?auth=396463cc7f959a12decc05dbb0229dfeed999d4a91dd45db507e1d3bb674e708" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Members of Grupo Frontera in Los Angeles, June 8."></img><p>Until a few years ago, the true barometer of an artist’s or band’s popularity was recording an acoustic concert for the <i>MTV Unplugged </i>series. Today, that seal of approval has migrated to Tiny Desk — the short performances held behind an open desk at the U.S. National Public Radio (NPR) headquarters in Washington. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-01-05/grupo-frontera-we-respect-american-laws-but-we-support-mexican-immigrants-as-best-we-can.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-01-05/grupo-frontera-we-respect-american-laws-but-we-support-mexican-immigrants-as-best-we-can.html">Grupo Frontera</a> reached that peculiar stage on April 24, 2025, performing five norteño ballads in 20 minutes, a set that allowed them to connect with a different audience. They rehearsed for six days to be ready for the appearance. “All the office workers see you,” recalls Alberto Acosta, the group’s guitarist.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-22/grupo-frontera-whats-happening-in-the-united-states-is-sad-it-hurts-us.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/5AGITIJQWJC75HMKDNJXVA7QHU.jpg?auth=5cc3f53bc92da8c5006117f08fac80b62d6743a0ebd85497b05c1e983558f0f4" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Adelaido 'Payo' Solis during an interview in Los Angeles."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/OMQE7FORQJFJJHT4AG7EDK2CEU.jpg?auth=56c87f59c09ace9457762f6bffa9d8288b41fb956e0570ab312b13ec0cfe8980" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Alberto Acosta, Grupo Frontera’s guitarist."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/ML7I3AMCJJDBBLP32QU474VJS4.jpg?auth=5ec981129740fdd4c3d84cdec2ca85e65fbb145e41dd148dc7758279a71734e8" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Members of Grupo Frontera during an interview on June 8."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/3S6R3SZHTNEGBGMR5OVSATQ33U.jpg?auth=350c6d72d93a1ea02b46de13ce1a1c049d15063fc0b06055f8755c2a3b2b2913" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Carlos Guerrero, the group’s percussionist."></img> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-21/the-creative-director-of-chanel-shuns-the-wild-west-look-we-already-have-too-many-cowboys-in-this-world.html Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-21/the-creative-director-of-chanel-shuns-the-wild-west-look-we-already-have-too-many-cowboys-in-this-world.html Karelia Vázquez EL PAÍS went inside Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur’s headquarters. He is the creative mind behind Chanel’s No. 5 fragrance, which remains timeless. During this interview, he describes how he recruited superstar Jacob Elordi as the new ambassador for Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif EL PAÍS went inside Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur’s headquarters. He is the creative mind behind Chanel’s No. 5 fragrance, which remains timeless. During this interview, he describes how he recruited superstar Jacob Elordi as the new ambassador for Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif Chanel París Martin Scorsese Lily-Rose Depp Margot Robbie Pedro Almodóvar Quentin Tarantino Jacob Elordi Alfonso Cuarón Catherine Deneuve Ridley Scott Nicole Kidman Penélope Cruz Samuel Aranda (EL PAÍS) Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur, in his office at Chanel’s headquarters in Paris. Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur, in his office at Chanel’s headquarters in Paris. <p>He has the most coveted phone book in Paris. In fact, it might even be one of the most-desired in the world. His contacts include the personal cell numbers of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-10-17/martin-scorsese-as-saintly-as-he-is-sinful.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-10-17/martin-scorsese-as-saintly-as-he-is-sinful.html">Martin Scorsese</a>, Marion Cotillard, Gisele Bündchen, Luca Guadagnino, Lily-Rose Depp, Margot Robbie and <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-01/timothee-chalamet-bound-for-glory.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-01/timothee-chalamet-bound-for-glory.html">Timothée Chalamet</a>. When Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur, 57, decides to dial a number, you can tell that no one on the other end will be able to resist him. Anyone who sees his name on the screen is practically touched by Lady Luck. Who dares to say “no” to a Chanel ad?</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-21/the-creative-director-of-chanel-shuns-the-wild-west-look-we-already-have-too-many-cowboys-in-this-world.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/technology/2026-06-20/eleonora-rosati-lawyer-artists-are-already-thinking-about-how-to-protect-themselves-from-ai-taylor-swift-has-registered-her-voice.html Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:30:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/technology/2026-06-20/eleonora-rosati-lawyer-artists-are-already-thinking-about-how-to-protect-themselves-from-ai-taylor-swift-has-registered-her-voice.html Manu González Pascual This expert in intellectual property law believes that new regulations provide safeguards, but also warns that there is a lot of uncertainty about how the exceptions to the laws are being interpreted This expert in intellectual property law believes that new regulations provide safeguards, but also warns that there is a lot of uncertainty about how the exceptions to the laws are being interpreted OpenAI ChatGPT Anthropic Microsoft Europe Taylor Swift Matthew McConaughey INMA FLORES Eleonora Rosati Eleonora Rosati, pictured at the Ateneo de Madrid. Eleonora Rosati, pictured at the Ateneo de Madrid. <p>The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has put content creators on high alert. For these models to function, they must ingest vast databases that include all kinds of documents and pieces of content. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-11-27/algorithms-do-widen-the-divide-social-media-feeds-shape-political-polarization.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-11-27/algorithms-do-widen-the-divide-social-media-feeds-shape-political-polarization.html">Algorithms</a> that establish patterns are then applied to this material. This is known as the “training phase.” </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2026-06-20/eleonora-rosati-lawyer-artists-are-already-thinking-about-how-to-protect-themselves-from-ai-taylor-swift-has-registered-her-voice.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-19/national-library-of-france-discovers-unpublished-mozart-manuscript.html Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:33:27 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-19/national-library-of-france-discovers-unpublished-mozart-manuscript.html Daniel Verdú The score, seven short pieces for flute and harp, will be performed for the first time at Paris’s Fête de la Musique on June 21 The score, seven short pieces for flute and harp, will be performed for the first time at Paris’s Fête de la Musique on June 21 Mozart París Le Monde Elie Ludwig (Bnf) The document containing Mozart’s scores discovered at the National Library of France. The document containing Mozart’s scores discovered at the National Library of France. <p>Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s creative genius, 234 years after his death, is still capable of bringing new music to the stage. A previously unpublished score by the Austrian genius has been discovered at the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2025-08-19/united-librarians-the-international-network-that-helped-spanish-republicans.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2025-08-19/united-librarians-the-international-network-that-helped-spanish-republicans.html">National Library of France</a> (BNF) in Paris and will be performed for the first time this Sunday in the French capital to mark the annual Fête de la Musique — a frequent source of annoyance for residents not taking part in the street festivities — which will now find a much more subdued counterpoint in Mozart’s bars of music, hidden away for centuries.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-19/national-library-of-france-discovers-unpublished-mozart-manuscript.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-18/jonny-greenwood-radiohead-guitarist-cancelling-music-is-the-same-as-taking-books-off-shelves.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:29:26 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-18/jonny-greenwood-radiohead-guitarist-cancelling-music-is-the-same-as-taking-books-off-shelves.html David Saavedra On the heels of a tour and Oscar nomination for the ‘One Battle After Another’ soundtrack — and amid criticism of his rejection of the Israel cultural boycott — the musician releases ‘Ranjha’ with Shye Ben Tzur and The Rajasthan Express On the heels of a tour and Oscar nomination for the ‘One Battle After Another’ soundtrack — and amid criticism of his rejection of the Israel cultural boycott — the musician releases ‘Ranjha’ with Shye Ben Tzur and The Rajasthan Express Radiohead Paul Thomas Anderson Thom Yorke India Amos Oz BMG Tom Waits Steve Reich Shin Katan (EL PAÍS) Jonny Greenwood. Jonny Greenwood. <p>Until not too long ago, Jonny Greenwood (Oxford, United Kingdom, 54 years old) was largely known for being the guitarist of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2021-10-28/kid-a-the-radiohead-album-that-set-out-what-music-would-be-like-in-2021.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2021-10-28/kid-a-the-radiohead-album-that-set-out-what-music-would-be-like-in-2021.html">Radiohead</a>. But the repertoire of the classically trained musician goes well beyond that role. He has composed pieces for the London Contemporary and BBC Concert Orchestras and, famously, the soundtrack for every Paul Thomas Anderson film since <i>There Will Be Blood </i>(2007). He has been nominated for three Oscars for best original soundtrack (most recently, this year for <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-03-16/one-battle-after-another-wins-six-oscars-in-a-ceremony-with-few-references-to-politics-or-war.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-03-16/one-battle-after-another-wins-six-oscars-in-a-ceremony-with-few-references-to-politics-or-war.html"><i>One Battle After Another</i></a>). Plus, he has recorded three albums with The Smile, another group he shares with Radiohead vocalist Thom Yorke, and that is rounded out by drummer Tom Skinner. He’s collaborated on projects with artists from the Middle East, the Israeli singer-songwriter Dudu Tassa — controversially — as well as Shye Ben Tzur and The Rajasthan Express, a group of musicians spread throughout Israel and India, with whom he has made two albums. The first of these, <i>Junun</i>, was released in 2015 to critical success, and was accompanied by a documentary directed by Anderson himself. 11 years later, the same crew of musicians is back with <i>Ranjha</i>. The musician speaks with EL PAÍS on a video call from his home in Oxford.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-18/jonny-greenwood-radiohead-guitarist-cancelling-music-is-the-same-as-taking-books-off-shelves.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-06-18/javier-bardem-first-spaniard-to-make-his-mark-in-hollywoods-walk-of-fame-even-in-difficult-times-people-want-to-keep-being-part-of-the-film-community.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:44:05 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-06-18/javier-bardem-first-spaniard-to-make-his-mark-in-hollywoods-walk-of-fame-even-in-difficult-times-people-want-to-keep-being-part-of-the-film-community.html María Porcel Estepa In a ceremony featuring speeches by directors Denis Villeneuve and Michael Mann, the actor spoke about how Los Angeles has welcomed him and continues to make room for those who dream of making it big In a ceremony featuring speeches by directors Denis Villeneuve and Michael Mann, the actor spoke about how Los Angeles has welcomed him and continues to make room for those who dream of making it big Javier Bardem Hollywood Los Ángeles Pilar Bardem Mike Blake (REUTERS) Actor Javier Bardem reacts as he poses during his hand and footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYAcademy Award winner Javier Bardem to be honored with hand and footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre Javier Bardem on Tuesday on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Javier Bardem on Tuesday on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. <p>Javier Bardem is now part of Hollywood history. On Tuesday, the 57-year-old actor took part in one of those ceremonies so beloved by the U.S. celebrity world that cemented his status as the star that he is: he left his hand and footprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is the first Spaniard to do so. The Oscar winner — with four nominations during his career, as well as seven Golden Globe nominations — signed his name (accompanied by a drawing of a sun), and pressed his hands, feet and even nose into the wet cement outside the famous L.A. theater, where more than 200 celebrities, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-01/ten-marilyn-monroe-films-to-celebrate-her-centennial.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-01/ten-marilyn-monroe-films-to-celebrate-her-centennial.html">from Marilyn Monroe</a> to Kobe Bryant, have also left their marks over the past century.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-06-18/javier-bardem-first-spaniard-to-make-his-mark-in-hollywoods-walk-of-fame-even-in-difficult-times-people-want-to-keep-being-part-of-the-film-community.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-17/us-astronaut-christina-koch-wins-princess-of-asturias-award-for-concord.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:02:07 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-17/us-astronaut-christina-koch-wins-princess-of-asturias-award-for-concord.html Almudena Barragán Gaspar,EL PAÍS The prestigious Spanish prize goes to the ‘first woman to travel to the Moon, holder of numerous records, honored for her role in space exploration,’ including the Artemis 2 mission The prestigious Spanish prize goes to the ‘first woman to travel to the Moon, holder of numerous records, honored for her role in space exploration,’ including the Artemis 2 mission Programa Artemis Premios Princesa de Asturias Principado de Asturias Steve Nesius (REUTERS) Christina Koch wins Princess of Asturias Award Christina Koch before the Artemis II launch, on April 1. Christina Koch before the Artemis II launch, on April 1. <p>Christina Koch, the first woman to travel to the Moon, has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Concord. The jury of the prestigious Spanish prize announced its decision on Wednesday, citing the U.S. astronaut’s scientific career and work in space exploration. Koch, one of the four crew members of Artemis 2, the first <a href="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2026-04-09/russia-drops-out-of-the-race-to-the-moon-and-postpones-the-launch-of-its-next-spacecraft-to-2028.html" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2026-04-09/russia-drops-out-of-the-race-to-the-moon-and-postpones-the-launch-of-its-next-spacecraft-to-2028.html">crewed mission to the Moon</a> in over half a century. Koch holds the longest continuous female record for time spent in space.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-17/us-astronaut-christina-koch-wins-princess-of-asturias-award-for-concord.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-16/she-should-have-been-better-protected-back-then-nastassja-kinski-the-teenager-who-grew-up-too-fast-in-front-of-the-whole-world.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:12:40 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-16/she-should-have-been-better-protected-back-then-nastassja-kinski-the-teenager-who-grew-up-too-fast-in-front-of-the-whole-world.html Eva Güimil The actress has turned 65 away from cinema, but is back in the headlines after one of her earliest films, in which she appeared naked at age 13, was withdrawn by director Wim Wenders The actress has turned 65 away from cinema, but is back in the headlines after one of her earliest films, in which she appeared naked at age 13, was withdrawn by director Wim Wenders Klaus Kinski Charles Manson Thomas Hardy Roman Polanski Wim Wenders Quincy Jones Francis Ford Coppola Michael Ochs Archives (Getty Images) Nastassja Kinski, German Fashion Model & Actress Nastassja Kinski in her Hollywood home in 1977. Nastassja Kinski in her Hollywood home in 1977. <p>“From our balcony I used to watch a very beautiful girl who would go to the pool every afternoon to swim a little and sunbathe. I remember that golden skin because at the time she seemed the most beautiful creature I had ever seen.” This is how Demi Moore describes in her memoir <i>Inside Out. My Story</i> her first encounter with Nastassja Kinski (Berlin, 1961). The very young German actress had arrived in the United States under the wing of Roman Polanski, whom she had met at a party in Munich. Fascinated by her beauty, he found in her the ideal actress to play the lead in the film adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s novel <i>Tess of the d’Urbervilles</i>, a role that had been planned for his wife Sharon Tate, who was brutally murdered by <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-08-24/the-mysteries-surrounding-the-manson-family-murders-more-than-half-a-century-later-i-believe-what-im-told-to-believe-dont-you.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-08-24/the-mysteries-surrounding-the-manson-family-murders-more-than-half-a-century-later-i-believe-what-im-told-to-believe-dont-you.html">members of Charles Manson’s sect</a> in 1969.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-16/she-should-have-been-better-protected-back-then-nastassja-kinski-the-teenager-who-grew-up-too-fast-in-front-of-the-whole-world.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-15/jorge-luis-borges-the-writers-endless-reinvention-40-years-after-his-death.html Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:46:45 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-15/jorge-luis-borges-the-writers-endless-reinvention-40-years-after-his-death.html Javier Lorca On the anniversary of his passing, the great Argentine writer is being honored with talks and exhibitions that showcase his enduring relevance On the anniversary of his passing, the great Argentine writer is being honored with talks and exhibitions that showcase his enduring relevance Jorge Luis Borges Buenos Aires Argentina América Eduardo Comesana (Getty Images) The writer Jorge Luis Borges in a file photo. Jorge Luis Borges Jorge Luis Borges <p>“The renown Borges enjoyed during his lifetime, documented by a slew of monographs and controversies, still astonishes us today. We know that he himself was astonished, and that he always feared being declared an impostor or a bungler or a peculiar mixture of both.” Thus reads the entry devoted to Jorge Luis Borges in an <i>Enciclopedia Sudamericana</i> dated 2074. With irony, typographical errors and anachronism, it was written, of course, by Borges himself, a century before its hypothetical publication. Forty years after the death of the author of <i>Ficciones</i> and <i>El Aleph</i>, which occurred on June 14, 1986, that fear — if it ever existed, if it was not pure imposture or shy modesty or a blend of both — could be declared abolished. The passage of time has raised his stature even higher and enriched both his figure and his work: Borges has long been ranked among the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-12-08/chimamanda-ngozi-if-our-leaders-read-good-novels-they-would-lead-better.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-12-08/chimamanda-ngozi-if-our-leaders-read-good-novels-they-would-lead-better.html">greatest authors of world literature</a>, and undisputedly occupies the throne of Argentina’s greatest writer.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-15/jorge-luis-borges-the-writers-endless-reinvention-40-years-after-his-death.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-13/siri-hustvedt-writer-id-like-to-go-to-my-grave-with-a-little-whiff-of-paul-austers-smoke.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-13/siri-hustvedt-writer-id-like-to-go-to-my-grave-with-a-little-whiff-of-paul-austers-smoke.html Pablo Guimón In her latest book ‘Ghost Stories,’ the U.S. writer dissects her life with the author of ‘The New York Trilogy’ — its high points, tragedies, and the mourning that followed her partner’s death in 2024 In her latest book ‘Ghost Stories,’ the U.S. writer dissects her life with the author of ‘The New York Trilogy’ — its high points, tragedies, and the mourning that followed her partner’s death in 2024 Paul Auster Siri Hustvedt Donald Trump 23-F Pablo Monge (EL PAÍS) Siri Hustvedt Siri Hustvedt at Madrid’s Círculo de Bellas Artes. Siri Hustvedt at Madrid’s Círculo de Bellas Artes. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/3W2NRYEGC5D2VHE42PMDPQ2TZY.jpg?auth=110503057a578197b3e80e192b183204758b90e09f25463b0236a4df34eb27cc" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Siri Hustvedt at Madrid’s Círculo de Bellas Artes."></img><p>Fate, that force that so suffuses the fiction <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-05-01/paul-auster-a-life-in-in-images.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-05-01/paul-auster-a-life-in-in-images.html">of Paul Auster</a> (Newark, New Jersey, 1947 – Brooklyn, New York, 2024) resulted in a strange journey back to where she started for writer Siri Hustvedt (Northfield, Minnesota, 1955) on this hot Wednesday morning. She is seated in a room at Madrid’s Círculo de Bellas Artes cultural center, speaking with EL PAÍS about her latest book <i>Ghost Stories</i>, a moving text dedicated to the memory of her husband and to the mourning that followed his loss when he fell victim to cancer.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-13/siri-hustvedt-writer-id-like-to-go-to-my-grave-with-a-little-whiff-of-paul-austers-smoke.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/3C4J4OIRXRD3JMNAAQJHUOVYRY.jpg?auth=d11ad22183add603339a2820a3e2421bc39722e0a0178f4e247b3a3c3094fd3b" width="6304" height="4509" alt="Writers Paul Auster and Siri Hustvedt, in an image provided by the author from her personal archive."></img> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-13/photographer-jack-davisons-challenge-three-days-in-london-and-111-portraits-37-per-day.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-13/photographer-jack-davisons-challenge-three-days-in-london-and-111-portraits-37-per-day.html Gloria Crespo MacLennan Over the course of three days in November 2024, the British photographer took a series of photographs, now compiled in a new publication. They defy any recognizable time and are constructed out of a strange sense of permanence Over the course of three days in November 2024, the British photographer took a series of photographs, now compiled in a new publication. They defy any recognizable time and are constructed out of a strange sense of permanence París Jack Davison (EL PAÍS) Fotogaleria Babelia. Portraits of London. Jack Davison An image from the book '13-15 November. Portraits: London' (2026), published by Helions. Courtesy of the Cob Gallery. An image from the book '13-15 November. Portraits: London' (2026), published by Helions. Courtesy of the Cob Gallery. Jack Davison (EL PAÍS) Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison (EL PAÍS) Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison (EL PAÍS) Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison (EL PAÍS) Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Jack Davison Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Image from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Double spread from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Double spread from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Double spread from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. Double spread from the book "13–15 November. Portraits: London", published by Helions. Courtesy of Cob Gallery. <p>At the latest edition of Paris Photo, held in November 2025, a series of black-and-white portraits <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-12-08/martin-parr-photographer-when-the-absurdity-of-the-world-presents-itself-i-take-the-shot.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-12-08/martin-parr-photographer-when-the-absurdity-of-the-world-presents-itself-i-take-the-shot.html">caught the attention</a> of both the public and the media. Their public display followed a large-scale installation from the 2024 edition, dedicated to the complete works of the German portrait photographer August Sander (1876-1964). That year, the newly-renovated Grand Palais had welcomed visitors with his celebrated project, <i>People of the 20th Century</i>. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-13/photographer-jack-davisons-challenge-three-days-in-london-and-111-portraits-37-per-day.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-12/steven-spielberg-the-filmmaker-who-put-extraterrestrials-into-the-planets-imagination-returns-to-his-great-obsession.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:32:05 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-12/steven-spielberg-the-filmmaker-who-put-extraterrestrials-into-the-planets-imagination-returns-to-his-great-obsession.html Gregorio Belinchón Yagüe In ‘Disclosure Day’ the director reflects on how humanity would confront the discovery that we are not alone, something he is increasingly ‘convinced’ of In ‘Disclosure Day’ the director reflects on how humanity would confront the discovery that we are not alone, something he is increasingly ‘convinced’ of Steven Spielberg E.T. El Extraterrestre Emily Blunt TOLGA AKMEN (EFE) UK premiere of 'Disclosure Day' in London Steven Spielberg at the London premiere of ‘Disclosure Day’on June 4. Steven Spielberg at the London premiere of ‘Disclosure Day’on June 4. <p>“I am much more inclined now than when I made <i>Close Encounters of the Third Kind</i> to really believe that we are not the only intelligent civilization in the universe.” With that line, which <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-10-14/destry-allyn-spielberg-of-course-im-a-daughter-of-but-what-do-i-do-do-i-get-reborn-to-stop-being-one.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-10-14/destry-allyn-spielberg-of-course-im-a-daughter-of-but-what-do-i-do-do-i-get-reborn-to-stop-being-one.html">Steven Spielberg</a> repeats in the trailer for his new release, <i>Disclosure Day</i>, the filmmaker underscores that he has returned to his two great themes: extraterrestrial life and truth.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-12/steven-spielberg-the-filmmaker-who-put-extraterrestrials-into-the-planets-imagination-returns-to-his-great-obsession.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-12/a-sex-ritual-on-stage-and-smoke-bombs-in-the-stands-50-years-of-the-rolling-stones-first-concert-in-spain.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:11:29 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-12/a-sex-ritual-on-stage-and-smoke-bombs-in-the-stands-50-years-of-the-rolling-stones-first-concert-in-spain.html Jordi Amat Held at a tortuous moment for the band and a critical juncture for the Spanish democratic transition, the band played at Barcelona’s Plaza de Toros Monumental as part of a hectic European tour Held at a tortuous moment for the band and a critical juncture for the Spanish democratic transition, the band played at Barcelona’s Plaza de Toros Monumental as part of a hectic European tour The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger Keith Richards Barcelona Francesc Fàbregas The Rolling Stones’ first concert in Spain The Rolling Stones at their first concert in Spain, held in the Barcelona bullring on June 11, 1976. The Rolling Stones at their first concert in Spain, held in the Barcelona bullring on June 11, 1976. <p>They are still the representatives of the other God on Earth. Half a century ago, Their Satanic Majesties visited Spain for the first time. A decade after The Beatles’ concerts in <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-05-30/how-a-group-of-young-italians-created-an-international-scandal-with-their-trip-to-spain-in-1961-to-record-anti-franco-songs.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-05-30/how-a-group-of-young-italians-created-an-international-scandal-with-their-trip-to-spain-in-1961-to-record-anti-franco-songs.html">a country still under Franco</a>, The Rolling Stones played at Barcelona’s Plaza de Toros Monumental. These were different worlds. The posh audience that showed up for the four young men who sang in suits had been replaced by a more apathetic, pot-smoking youth, as an <i>amateur</i> recording shows. On June 11, 1976, the Spanish Transition was undergoing a critical moment: Franco had died in November, King Juan Carlos I had returned from a consequential trip to the United States, and Carlos Arias Navarro was languishing as prime minister. The concert captured something of the zeitgeist, a decadent glamour in a country that until then had been excluded from the major global tour circuit.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-12/a-sex-ritual-on-stage-and-smoke-bombs-in-the-stands-50-years-of-the-rolling-stones-first-concert-in-spain.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-12/david-hockney-one-of-the-20th-centurys-most-influential-british-artists-dies-aged-88.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:19:43 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-12/david-hockney-one-of-the-20th-centurys-most-influential-british-artists-dies-aged-88.html Rafa De Miguel The painter achieved massive success with his colorful scenes of California, Normandy, and the United Kingdom The painter achieved massive success with his colorful scenes of California, Normandy, and the United Kingdom David Hockney Andy Warhol Los Ángeles Walt Whitman iPad Pablo Picasso Alfred Jarry Tate Britain Luc Castel (Getty Images) David Hockney dies David Hockney in Paris in 2017. David Hockney in Paris in 2017. <p>In May 2021, while the world was still trying to recover from the Covid pandemic, British artist <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-24/one-of-the-greatest-achievements-of-modern-art-the-story-behind-david-hockneys-44-million-painting.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-24/one-of-the-greatest-achievements-of-modern-art-the-story-behind-david-hockneys-44-million-painting.html">David Hockney</a> presented his exhibition <i>The Arrival of Spring. Normandy, 2020</i>, dozens of hours of meticulous work he devoted to capturing — on his iPad using the Brushes app — the essence of the changing seasons while the world was confined by tragedy. True to form, he did not give up on either innovation or joy.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-12/david-hockney-one-of-the-20th-centurys-most-influential-british-artists-dies-aged-88.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-11/amy-adamss-comeback-how-the-perennial-oscar-nominee-is-trying-to-escape-her-era-of-flops.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:30:01 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-11/amy-adamss-comeback-how-the-perennial-oscar-nominee-is-trying-to-escape-her-era-of-flops.html Carlos Megía For more than a decade she was one of Hollywood’s most admired performers and a regular presence at awards ceremonies. After several failed projects and a slump that has drawn the attention of cinephiles, Amy Adams returns with ‘Cape Fear’, the series she hopes will rewrite the narrative For more than a decade she was one of Hollywood’s most admired performers and a regular presence at awards ceremonies. After several failed projects and a slump that has drawn the attention of cinephiles, Amy Adams returns with ‘Cape Fear’, the series she hopes will rewrite the narrative Amy Adams Hollywood Brianna Bryson (WireImage) AMY ADAMS S MODA In the new adaptation of Cape Fear, a notorious convict returns years later to settle the score with those who ruined his life; the series’ protagonist also returns with a mission that is less violent, but not so different. After several years of setbacks, failed projects, and uncomfortable conversations about her supposed “slump,” Amy Adams returns to the spotlight to prove why she was unanimously considered one of the best actresses of her generation and to turn the tide once again in favor of one of Hollywood’s favorite redheads. Pictured here at the series premiere (an Apple TV production) in Los Angeles on June 2. In the new adaptation of Cape Fear, a notorious convict returns years later to settle the score with those who ruined his life; the series’ protagonist also returns with a mission that is less violent, but not so different. After several years of setbacks, failed projects, and uncomfortable conversations about her supposed “slump,” Amy Adams returns to the spotlight to prove why she was unanimously considered one of the best actresses of her generation and to turn the tide once again in favor of one of Hollywood’s favorite redheads. Pictured here at the series premiere (an Apple TV production) in Los Angeles on June 2. Brianna Bryson (WireImage) AMY ADAMS S MODA In the new adaptation of Cape Fear, a notorious convict returns years later to settle the score with those who ruined his life; the series’ protagonist also returns with a mission that is less violent, but not so different. After several years of setbacks, failed projects, and uncomfortable conversations about her supposed “slump,” Amy Adams returns to the spotlight to prove why she was unanimously considered one of the best actresses of her generation and to turn the tide once again in favor of one of Hollywood’s favorite redheads. Pictured here at the series premiere (an Apple TV production) in Los Angeles on June 2. In the new adaptation of Cape Fear, a notorious convict returns years later to settle the score with those who ruined his life; the series’ protagonist also returns with a mission that is less violent, but not so different. After several years of setbacks, failed projects, and uncomfortable conversations about her supposed “slump,” Amy Adams returns to the spotlight to prove why she was unanimously considered one of the best actresses of her generation and to turn the tide once again in favor of one of Hollywood’s favorite redheads. Pictured here at the series premiere (an Apple TV production) in Los Angeles on June 2. The Hapa Blonde (GC Images) AMY ADAMS S MODA Amy Adams was Hollywood’s safe bet. The actress who elevated any film, the perennial Oscar contender—with six nominations in 13 years—the performer who seemed incapable of making a wrong choice when it came to projects. Versatility was her most notable quality: she could do drama, musicals, comedy, or action, and in the same year, she could act opposite both Kermit the Frog in The Muppets and Joaquin Phoenix in The Master. Her name was a guarantee of quality. But like legends such as Glenn Close or Annette Bening, Adams joined the club of perennial favorites who never quite manage to win the statuette, and her star seemed to be fading. Pictured here at the presentation of Louis Vuitton’s 2027 cruise collection in May in New York. Amy Adams was Hollywood’s safe bet. The actress who elevated any film, the perennial Oscar contender—with six nominations in 13 years—the performer who seemed incapable of making a wrong choice when it came to projects. Versatility was her most notable quality: she could do drama, musicals, comedy, or action, and in the same year, she could act opposite both Kermit the Frog in The Muppets and Joaquin Phoenix in The Master. Her name was a guarantee of quality. But like legends such as Glenn Close or Annette Bening, Adams joined the club of perennial favorites who never quite manage to win the statuette, and her star seemed to be fading. Pictured here at the presentation of Louis Vuitton’s 2027 cruise collection in May in New York. John Shearer (Getty Images) AMY ADAMS S MODA Social media, always so quick to spin narratives, coined a term for Amy Adams—“the flop era”—which is used to describe the period when a celebrity experiences a string of disappointments or failed projects. Adams had fully entered this phase after releasing box office flops like Hillbilly Elegy, The Woman in the Window, Dear Evan Hansen, Disenchanted, and Nightbitch. There are entire articles, tweets, and podcasts dedicated to debating the actress’s supposed career slump and how long it would take her to get out of it. Much like a pop star whose albums no longer debut at the top of the charts, unmet expectations fueled a sense of lost momentum because her projects weren’t making as much noise as her previous ones. Pictured here at one of the 2017 Oscar parties. Social media, always so quick to spin narratives, coined a term for Amy Adams—“the flop era”—which is used to describe the period when a celebrity experiences a string of disappointments or failed projects. Adams had fully entered this phase after releasing box office flops like Hillbilly Elegy, The Woman in the Window, Dear Evan Hansen, Disenchanted, and Nightbitch. There are entire articles, tweets, and podcasts dedicated to debating the actress’s supposed career slump and how long it would take her to get out of it. Much like a pop star whose albums no longer debut at the top of the charts, unmet expectations fueled a sense of lost momentum because her projects weren’t making as much noise as her previous ones. Pictured here at one of the 2017 Oscar parties. Brianna Bryson (WireImage) AMY ADAMS S MODA 'Cape Fear' has all the ingredients to turn around the bad luck associated with its main star. A story with a distinguished cinematic pedigree, a compelling character—a lawyer whose peaceful life is threatened by the return of a criminal she sent to prison—a major network behind it, Spielberg and Scorsese as executive producers, and an antagonist of the caliber of Javier Bardem. These are, in fact, what critics consider the best aspects of the series. “Brilliant, incredible,” notes ‘The Guardian’ about the actress, who appears in the photo alongside the Spanish actor and Patrick Wilson, her on-screen husband. 'Cape Fear' has all the ingredients to turn around the bad luck associated with its main star. A story with a distinguished cinematic pedigree, a compelling character—a lawyer whose peaceful life is threatened by the return of a criminal she sent to prison—a major network behind it, Spielberg and Scorsese as executive producers, and an antagonist of the caliber of Javier Bardem. These are, in fact, what critics consider the best aspects of the series. “Brilliant, incredible,” notes ‘The Guardian’ about the actress, who appears in the photo alongside the Spanish actor and Patrick Wilson, her on-screen husband. Brianna Bryson (WireImage) AMY ADAMS S MODA The actress took advantage of the premiere of ‘Cape Fear’ to publicly introduce her only daughter, Aviana, who posed on the red carpet alongside her and her husband, director and artist Darren Le Gallo. The 16-year-old outshone her famous parents in a turquoise mini-dress with a sweetheart neckline and her mother’s signature red hair, but above all, because of her striking resemblance to a young Scarlett Johansson—a detail neither the press nor Twitter users failed to notice. The actress took advantage of the premiere of ‘Cape Fear’ to publicly introduce her only daughter, Aviana, who posed on the red carpet alongside her and her husband, director and artist Darren Le Gallo. The 16-year-old outshone her famous parents in a turquoise mini-dress with a sweetheart neckline and her mother’s signature red hair, but above all, because of her striking resemblance to a young Scarlett Johansson—a detail neither the press nor Twitter users failed to notice. Gilbert Flores (WWD via Getty Images) AMY ADAMS S MODA Many have blamed Adams’ career slump on Hollywood’s chronic ageism, which sidelines actresses or relegates them to more minor roles as they get older. However, at 51, she says she feels “more centered and relaxed” than she ever has. “I try to welcome opportunities with open arms and not fight too hard. For me, at least, that’s a very liberating part of getting older: just letting things go,” she revealed in a recent interview. Many have blamed Adams’ career slump on Hollywood’s chronic ageism, which sidelines actresses or relegates them to more minor roles as they get older. However, at 51, she says she feels “more centered and relaxed” than she ever has. “I try to welcome opportunities with open arms and not fight too hard. For me, at least, that’s a very liberating part of getting older: just letting things go,” she revealed in a recent interview. Paramount Pictures (ZUMAPRESS.com / Cordon Press) AMY ADAMS S MODA For more than a decade, Adams achieved something rare: she earned critical acclaim for films like Arrival (the 2016 film directed by Denis Villeneuve, pictured) and Doubt, while also starring in major franchises. Her portrayal of Lois Lane in the ‘Superman’ superhero universe and her wonderful performance as a modern Disney princess in ‘Enchanted’ further cemented her place in popular culture. For more than a decade, Adams achieved something rare: she earned critical acclaim for films like Arrival (the 2016 film directed by Denis Villeneuve, pictured) and Doubt, while also starring in major franchises. Her portrayal of Lois Lane in the ‘Superman’ superhero universe and her wonderful performance as a modern Disney princess in ‘Enchanted’ further cemented her place in popular culture. Lawrence K. Ho (Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag) AMY ADAMS S MODA Adams’s first audience consisted of diners at a chain of restaurants in Minnesota that featured live music, where she worked for three years. She then faced a crossroads: move to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer, or head to the other coast and try her hand at acting in Los Angeles. An injury ended up making the decision for her, and Hollywood gained one of its greatest ambassadors. Pictured here in 2002. Adams’s first audience consisted of diners at a chain of restaurants in Minnesota that featured live music, where she worked for three years. She then faced a crossroads: move to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer, or head to the other coast and try her hand at acting in Los Angeles. An injury ended up making the decision for her, and Hollywood gained one of its greatest ambassadors. Pictured here in 2002. Lester Cohen (WireImage) AMY ADAMS S MODA Adams is an anomaly in this age of hyper-exposure. She doesn’t use social media—she tried Instagram but quit because “my routine is too boring”—she isn’t involved in personal scandals, nor does she make inflammatory statements in the few interviews she grants, and her red-carpet appearances are limited to the premieres of her own projects or award shows that request her presence among the nominees. Perhaps this lack of dazzlement by the lights of the movie capital has to do with the fact that she came into the spotlight late: her breakthrough role, in the indie comedy ‘Junebug,’ came when she was 31. Adams is an anomaly in this age of hyper-exposure. She doesn’t use social media—she tried Instagram but quit because “my routine is too boring”—she isn’t involved in personal scandals, nor does she make inflammatory statements in the few interviews she grants, and her red-carpet appearances are limited to the premieres of her own projects or award shows that request her presence among the nominees. Perhaps this lack of dazzlement by the lights of the movie capital has to do with the fact that she came into the spotlight late: her breakthrough role, in the indie comedy ‘Junebug,’ came when she was 31. Photo by Merrick Morton AMY ADAMS S MODA The praise for her has always been unanimous. “Amy has the ability to convey her thoughts just by looking at you. An actress must move people, and she’s brilliant at that. Plus, she’s completely believable,” said Tom Ford, who cast her as the lead in his 2016 film Nocturnal Animals (pictured, in a scene from the film). “She maintains a certain mystery on purpose. That’s why she surprises us and draws us in,” added the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. The praise for her has always been unanimous. “Amy has the ability to convey her thoughts just by looking at you. An actress must move people, and she’s brilliant at that. Plus, she’s completely believable,” said Tom Ford, who cast her as the lead in his 2016 film Nocturnal Animals (pictured, in a scene from the film). “She maintains a certain mystery on purpose. That’s why she surprises us and draws us in,” added the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. George Pimentel (WireImage) AMY ADAMS S MODA The actress’s style is one of the most consistent in Hollywood. She knows how to perfectly pair her icy beauty with designs that flatter her figure and align with her career. She’s never the most daring on the red carpet, but she’s always one of the best-dressed. Rather than following trends, she opts for flattering designs like this Valentino gown she wore to the 2014 Golden Globes. Adams won Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her role in American Hustle. The actress’s style is one of the most consistent in Hollywood. She knows how to perfectly pair her icy beauty with designs that flatter her figure and align with her career. She’s never the most daring on the red carpet, but she’s always one of the best-dressed. Rather than following trends, she opts for flattering designs like this Valentino gown she wore to the 2014 Golden Globes. Adams won Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her role in American Hustle. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin (FilmMagic) AMY ADAMS S MODA While she certainly rocks plunging necklines, her signature style is the strapless look. She has worn it on countless red carpets, especially in understated, monochromatic dresses. This one, which she wore to the 2014 Oscars, is by Gucci and perfectly embodies her approach to major events: with elegance, without fanfare, staying true to what she knows suits her, and, it’s also true, without taking big risks. While she certainly rocks plunging necklines, her signature style is the strapless look. She has worn it on countless red carpets, especially in understated, monochromatic dresses. This one, which she wore to the 2014 Oscars, is by Gucci and perfectly embodies her approach to major events: with elegance, without fanfare, staying true to what she knows suits her, and, it’s also true, without taking big risks. Allen Berezovsky (Getty Images) AMY ADAMS S MODA Her approach to fashion also draws heavily on classic Hollywood. It’s not just her hair—sometimes styled in Veronica Lake-inspired waves or pulled back into elegant buns—that evokes those years; her wardrobe is also filled with elegant dresses that have a certain retro flair and sensuality. A good example was this Alexandre Vauthier dress she wore to the Oscars afterparty hosted by Vanity Fair in 2019. Her approach to fashion also draws heavily on classic Hollywood. It’s not just her hair—sometimes styled in Veronica Lake-inspired waves or pulled back into elegant buns—that evokes those years; her wardrobe is also filled with elegant dresses that have a certain retro flair and sensuality. A good example was this Alexandre Vauthier dress she wore to the Oscars afterparty hosted by Vanity Fair in 2019. Jeff Kravitz (FilmMagic, Inc) AMY ADAMS S MODA The actress’s early years in Hollywood weren’t easy. Her career seemed stuck in small, almost interchangeable roles; not even a part in Catch Me If You Can, opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, helped her break through. So Adams, desperate, decided to dye her hair red. “When you’re blonde, people associate it with being flirty or mischievous. When you’re a redhead, suddenly you’re eccentric and quirky,” she confirmed. And it worked. The actress’s early years in Hollywood weren’t easy. Her career seemed stuck in small, almost interchangeable roles; not even a part in Catch Me If You Can, opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, helped her break through. So Adams, desperate, decided to dye her hair red. “When you’re blonde, people associate it with being flirty or mischievous. When you’re a redhead, suddenly you’re eccentric and quirky,” she confirmed. And it worked. Gilbert Flores/GG2025 (Penske Media via Getty Images) AMY ADAMS S MODA Amy Adams met Darren Le Gallo in an acting class in Los Angeles when neither of them was well-known. For months, she saw him only as a fellow actor, and both of them were in relationships. Everything changed when they crossed paths on the set of a short film and she discovered a side of him she hadn’t known before: that of a man willing to go after what he wanted. “I know you’re getting over another guy, but I’m going to take you out to dinner on Wednesday,” he told her. More than two decades later, they’re still together. Pictured here at the 2025 Golden Globes. Amy Adams met Darren Le Gallo in an acting class in Los Angeles when neither of them was well-known. For months, she saw him only as a fellow actor, and both of them were in relationships. Everything changed when they crossed paths on the set of a short film and she discovered a side of him she hadn’t known before: that of a man willing to go after what he wanted. “I know you’re getting over another guy, but I’m going to take you out to dinner on Wednesday,” he told her. More than two decades later, they’re still together. Pictured here at the 2025 Golden Globes. John Phillips (Getty Images Europe) AMY ADAMS S MODA Those who think Amy Adams is past her prime might want to take a look at her schedule. Following Cape Fear, the actress will star in Klara and the Sun, the adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel. In it, she will play the mother of a teenager who forms a relationship with an artificial intelligence designed to combat loneliness (Jenna Ortega). Next up is another of Hollywood’s most coveted projects: the new Star Wars universe film, Starfighter, where she’ll share the screen with Ryan Gosling. It doesn’t exactly look like the schedule of a star on the decline. Those who think Amy Adams is past her prime might want to take a look at her schedule. Following Cape Fear, the actress will star in Klara and the Sun, the adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel. In it, she will play the mother of a teenager who forms a relationship with an artificial intelligence designed to combat loneliness (Jenna Ortega). Next up is another of Hollywood’s most coveted projects: the new Star Wars universe film, Starfighter, where she’ll share the screen with Ryan Gosling. It doesn’t exactly look like the schedule of a star on the decline. <p></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-11/andrew-stanton-director-of-toy-story-5-children-should-play-at-imagining-rather-than-have-a-screen-explain-the-world-to-them.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:05:20 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-11/andrew-stanton-director-of-toy-story-5-children-should-play-at-imagining-rather-than-have-a-screen-explain-the-world-to-them.html María Porcel Estepa With cowgirl Jessie as the lead facing off against the menacing new technologies, and with contributions from Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift, the franchise is fighting to stay relevant With cowgirl Jessie as the lead facing off against the menacing new technologies, and with contributions from Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift, the franchise is fighting to stay relevant Toy Story 2 Hollywood Taylor Swift Bad Bunny Tráiler de 'Toy Story 5' Buzz Lightyear y Woody, en 'Toy Story 5'. Buzz Lightyear y Woody, en 'Toy Story 5'. <p>A life without imagination is not a life. Without fantasy, without creation, without daydreams or fairy tales. But how are we going to develop our imagination if we do not do so from childhood, playing with our toys, if we are instead <a href="https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-02-22/beatriz-martinez-psychiatrist-in-a-few-years-letting-children-be-glued-to-screens-will-be-seen-in-the-same-light-as-dipping-their-pacifier-in-alcohol.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-02-22/beatriz-martinez-psychiatrist-in-a-few-years-letting-children-be-glued-to-screens-will-be-seen-in-the-same-light-as-dipping-their-pacifier-in-alcohol.html">dazzled by the bright screens of our phones</a>? Thirty years ago in November 1995, when <i>Toy Story</i> premiered, that question was unthinkable. Today, after three sequels, half a dozen shorts, a handful of mini-shorts, a series and television specials, and with <i>Toy Story 5</i> about to open in movie theaters, the question is unavoidable.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-11/andrew-stanton-director-of-toy-story-5-children-should-play-at-imagining-rather-than-have-a-screen-explain-the-world-to-them.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>