The New York Times – Music:
The British rapper was inspired by a variety of artists, including his sister, in making his third album.
Category: Great Britain
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Americans Will (Probably) Be Able to Vote in Eurovision Next Year
The New York Times – Music:
For the first time, people in nonparticipating countries will be allowed to vote for their favorite songs. The contest announced changes after it found “voting irregularities” in the 2022 competition.
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Leslie Phillips, Comic Actor Who Sorted Wizards, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Film:
He made a name for himself in British satires, then late in his career reached a different audience as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter movies.
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When Technology Makes Music More Accessible
The New York Times – Music:
In Britain and Ireland, a series of recent projects show the rich possibilities when disability and neurodiversity are considered in the creative process.
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As Dollar Strengthens, U.S. Students in Europe Feel the Benefits
The New York Times – Travel:
The pound and the euro are trading at decades-long lows against the dollar. For American students abroad, that has made weekend trips, dinners and theater tickets (somewhat) less of a splurge.
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How the Jaguars Made Themselves at Home in London
The New York Times – Sports:
Jacksonville has played nine regular-season N.F.L. games in London as the designated home team, but it did not control the environment until Sunday’s loss at Wembley Stadium.
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Robbie Coltrane, the Beloved Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter’ Films, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Film:
The veteran Scottish actor and comedian also played a gambling-addicted psychologist in the 1990s crime series “Cracker.”
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Liverpool Will Host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
The New York Times – Music:
The popular competition would have been held in Ukraine, which won this year’s event, but safety concerns sent it to Britain instead.