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Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited last year after being at odds for 15 years. The result was a successful world tour - which is now depicted in the documentary "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger". This is less a music film than a film about forgiveness and reconciliation, director Will Lovelace tells TT.
MusicBritish synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys pay tribute to codebreaker Alan Turing's life and legacy on a new album.
MusicTwo former employees of Julio Iglesias have once again filed a lawsuit against the Spanish singer, accusing him of sexual assault and labor exploitation.
MusicJames Blunt will come to Sweden next year for a concert at Scandinavium in Gothenburg on March 17th.
MusicCassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70, writes the AP. The American singer was known for blending jazz, roots music and R’n’B during a 50-year career.
MusicAriana Grande was close to tears when she performed the last concert before her career break.
MusicThe major American film companies are conspicuous by their absence at this year’s Venice Film Festival - but the stars are there. Most of the attention will likely be on two British musicians: Liam and Noel Gallagher.
MusicKaty Perry ruled the summer on TikTok. The pop star's song "The One That Got Away" was the most used on the social media app, appearing in 42 million videos.
MusicCher, Madonna, Prince, Beyoncé and... Miley?
MusicArtist Lionel Richie has been hospitalized after a concert in Saint Louis.
MusicFormer gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis is convicted of ordering the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur 30 years ago.
MusicSwedish House Mafia's Friday show at Ullevi was interrupted by thunderstorms. But after rain comes sunshine. On Saturday, the group broke the Nordic audience record for electronic music, according to Live Nation.
MusicActor Tom Hardy has a lesser-known rap alias: Frankie Pulitzer. On Friday, "Czarface meets Frankie Pulitzer" was released, in collaboration with 7L, Esoteric and Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck, Variety reports.
MusicSwedish House Mafia’s gig at Ullevi last night had to be cancelled due to thunderstorms. But according to the city of Gothenburg, 40,000 people gathered at Götaplatsen for an extra free concert on Saturday.
MusicOpera singer Marianne Eklöf Törnblom was the first celebrity to be voted out of "Let's Dance", reports TV4 Nyheterna.
MusicSwedish House Mafia's concert at Ullevi in Gothenburg has been canceled due to severe weather, the group announced on Instagram. Teddybears' gig in the city was also stopped by the storm.
MusicTake That is coming to Sweden for two gigs next year.
MusicFontaines DC is coming to Sweden for a gig this fall.
MusicOscar Zia and Björn Kjellman will host Melodifestivalen next year. We will really try to deliver something warm and wonderful to the viewers, Oscar Zia tells TT.
MusicHarry Styles took the opportunity to pay tribute to Dolly Parton as he premiered his new concert in New York.
MusicIn a post on Instagram, music artist Miley Cyrus pays tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton. "I will always love her and want to make her proud," she writes.
MusicJosh Homme has survived cancer - and his band Queens of the Stone Age have been touring ever since. The band will soon release their ninth album. I was terrified many times while working on it; it is very different from all the other albums, says Homme.
MusicAnnika Norlin releases two new singles in conjunction with a new book collecting her song lyrics.
MusicDolly Parton popularized American country music in Sweden and eventually became a feminist role model after first being dismissed as a sex object because of her appearance.
MusicIt is unclear whether Kanye West's giant concerts in Russia will actually take place.
MusicThis autumn, Arja Saijonmaa invites you to a performance combining a new documentary film with a live concert.
MusicHåkan Hellström is composing the ending theme song for the upcoming Swedish blockbuster film "Damn Men".
MusicThe performance "Violetta takes the bus" is going on a major tour of Sweden this fall in collaboration with the National Theatre and the opera platform Sad Girls.
MusicThe Netherlands will not compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 because it believes the competition is no longer neutral.
MusicDolly Parton says she is in talks about having an avatar perform concerts in her place, she tells People magazine.
MusicAmerican rapper BigXThaPlug has been arrested by police in Texas on suspicion of several crimes.
MusicThe audience got a pleasant surprise when Håkan Hellström stepped out on stage during Veronica Maggio's concert at Stadion in Stockholm.
MusicOliver Norqvist from the band Bolaget is the latest member of the "Idol" jury. The hardest thing about the new assignment, his first major TV job, was crushing people's dreams. I thought it would be easier, but it really hurts your heart, he says.
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Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
CrimeA ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
SwedenThe Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
SwedenA man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
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The rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politicsThe flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
ConflictsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsFrench prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
WorldPortuguese police have stormed tent camps in Lisbon and Porto set up in protest against soaring housing prices. Thirteen people have been arrested, and several are reported to have been injured.
ConflictsViolence broke out in several places in Germany in connection with large demonstrations on Saturday. There are now calls for harsh punishments for those responsible. The rioters and looters will be identified and held accountable. This violence must be met with harsh punishments, says Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
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The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
TechnologyHandelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
BusinessThe European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
BusinessBinance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon - on his marathon debut. It’s practically impossible, says running icon Anders Gärderud to Radiosporten.
SportsThe Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was halted after unrest broke out in the stands. Several people were arrested.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyAndreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
SportsHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
FootballTeam Oskar Eriksson bounced back immediately after losing in the semifinals. The Swedish men won the bronze medal match against hosts the Czech Republic, 6–4.
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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
EntertainmentHeidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
EntertainmentThere has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in SwedenIn Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
SwedenSwedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in SwedenSweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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