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The K-pop megastars #BLACKPINK made history as the first Asian act to headline the festival.

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Singer #Jimin from @BTS_twt knocked Miley Cyrus and her song „Flowers“ off the No. 1 spot for the first time in 8 weeks. #BTS

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Prince William and Princess Kate were in Boston, USA for the Earthshot Prize 2022. At the ceremony, five winners were awarded £1 million each to develop their environmental innovations. #earthshot2022

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The upcoming record will be @BTS_twt Jung Kook's official solo debut. “We will make an announcement once the release schedule for Jungkook's solo album has been confirmed,” South Korean music label Big Hit Music ( @bts_bighit ) announced.

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Germans don't "do" small talk, right? Well, not quite… #MeettheGermans @RachelStewart04

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Happy birthday #Jimin ! The #BTS star turns 27 years old today. One of the most popular members of the K-pop band, Jimin is known for his unique vocals and impressive dance moves. In June, the South Korean group announced they were taking a break to pursue solo projects.

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Breaking News: Sean Connery dead. The „James Bond“ actor dies aged 90. R.I.P #SeanConnery

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Today, Princess Charlotte of Wales is turning eight! The sister of Prince George and Prince Louis is known for her lively character. She climbs trees and sticks her tongue out at photographers, which resulted in her affectionately being given the nickname "Warrior Princess".

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It's been 25 years since the death of the "Queen of Hearts" #PrincessDiana . The former wife of King Charles remains unforgotten. #OnThisDay she would have celebrated her 62st birthday.

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Mourning ceremonies instead of a birthday party: #PrinceHarry turns 38 today. His birthday falls during the ten days of mourning for his grandmother #QueenElizabethII . Harry and his wife Duchess Meghan stayed in the UK after the death of the Queen to take part in the ceremonies.

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Germany in 1945, and Germany today – time-lapse artist Paul Wehden takes us time travelling through Berlin: From #Gendarmenmarkt and Museum Island to the #Oberbaumbr ücke bridge and #Alexanderplatz train station. Have you ever been to any of these places?

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David Bowie was born on January 8th, 1947. The English singer-writer and actor rose to prominence in the early 70s and has sold over 100 million records. He is considered one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. In 2016 Bowie did not die - but went to the stars 🌌

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Julie Andrews celebrates her 88th birthday today! The beloved British actress and singer had a prominent career in musical theatre before she starred in her first film in 1964, “Mary Poppins”, which ascended her to international stardom.

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It’s #Pride in Berlin! The Christopher Street Day parade is expecting up to 500,000 participants - the largest number since the pandemic. This year’s motto is “United in Love. Against Hatred, War and Discrimination.” Are you celebrating #CSDBerlin 2022?

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actress Gina Lollobrigida is dead. The famous Italian died at 95 years old. #ginalollobrigida

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Thousands of people in #Berlin attended a solidarity rally for #Ukraine where prominent writers, artists and other cultural figures spoke out against the war. #Bebelplatz #UkraineRussianWar

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We dug deep into our archives and found this absolute gem: an interview with #AngelaMerkel in the year 1995. These days the whole world knows her name; back then the host seemed to still be having trouble with it. #merkel #interview #archive #1995

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Muslims from all over the world flock to #Mecca these days. Walking around the Kaaba seven times is a Hajj pilgrimage ritual. The cube-like building in the inner courtyard of the Haram Mosque is the holiest shrine of Islam. #POTD

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"I wish the world was twice as big - and half of it was still unexplored," Sir David Attenborough once said. The knowledge-thirsty British wildlife filmmaker and naturalist turns 98 on May 8, 2024.

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#OnThisDay , in 1958, the legendary musician #Prince was born. What followed was a boundary-breaking musical career, marked by hits such as "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry." Here's a look at how he changed over the years 🎼🎼

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The "Queen of Latin Music," #Shakira , celebrates her 45th birthday today. The Grammy award-winner is one of the best-selling Latin singer of all time and has sold over 80 million records globally. @shakira

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Marvin Gaye was one of the defining voices of Motown. With his soulful voice, the singer often topped the charts, while not shying away from addressing important issues like racism and discrimination. On April 1, 1984, the "Prince of Soul" passed away; he was only 44 years old.

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Today is #WorldGothDay ! So wear your finest black and don't hold back with the eyeliner, either. Even the Mona Lisa couldn't resist 😉🖤

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✈️ Bye bye, Berlin #Tegel ! Today, the legendary Berlin Tegel #TXL International Airport closes down its hexagonal main terminal. 5 reasons why we'll miss Berlin’s northern airport 👇

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#ShahRukhKhan celebrates his 56th birthday today! The Indian actor and film producer is known as the "King of Bollywood" and has appeared in more than 80 films. Each year on his birthday, his fans gather outside his house to catch a glimpse of him. @iamsrk #HappyBirthdaySRK

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French actor Jean-Paul #Belmondo died at the age of 88. He represented the "French New Wave" in film – a go-getter with heart and humor – a rebel with a big mouth. The French actor has also made a name for himself internationally as an action hero.

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More than 17,000 singers and 2,000 dancers performed at this year's Latvian Song and Dance Festival. The event takes place every five years and is part of UNESCO's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. #Latvia

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Robert Plant turns 74 today. As the lead of Led Zeppelin, he has sold more than 300 million albums. He’s also an accomplished solo artist and harmonica player. Fans will be sending a "Whole Lotta Love" to the rock legend today. Happy birthday, @RobertPlant

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On February 23, 2000, Christina Aguilera won her first Grammy for Best New Artist. The American singer shot to fame in 1999 with her No.1 single, "Genie in A Bottle", and has since then sold over 75 million records and taken home five #GRAMMYs . @xtina

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This is what the German citizenship test should REALLY look like ⬇🇩🇪 @RachelStewart04 has been cramming for this week's #MeettheGermans

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How could this happen? An amateur restorer got his hands on this portrayal of the Virgin Mary by Spanish baroque painter Bartolome Esteban Murillo. The result has been met with derision far beyond the borders of Spain.

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✝️🌈 During #SemanaSanta , the Spanish Holy Week, religious processions take place every day. Many queer believers also participate, helping to decorate the figures. But their involvement is still not easy today.

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Today is Catherine Deneuve's 80th birthday! The iconic French actress has worked with the likes of Luis Buñuel and Roman Polanski, often playing bourgeois women who teeter on the edge. Happy birthday!

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The most useful German expression you will ever learn: Ach so. 🇩🇪 More German language tips from @RachelStewart04 #MeettheGermans

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He's portrayed some of film history's most memorable dropouts, alcoholics and psychopaths: #JackNicholson is renowned for his intense performances. The Oscar-winning actor, who also made films as a screenwriter, producer and director, now turns 84. #Hollywood

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Happy Birthday, #PrinceHarry ! He turns 37 today. Since separating himself from the British #RoyalFamily , the Duke of Sussex has made plenty of headlines. And there are probably more to come since he’s writing his memoirs, which are set to be published at the end of 2022.

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In the midst of preparing for her next tour, #Madonna celebrates her 61st birthday today! 🎈🎂✨

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Two-time Oscar winner Sally Field turns 76! She is known for her roles in "Steel Magnolias", "Norma Rae", "Forrest Gump," "Places in the Heart," and many others. @sally_field #SallyField

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Musician Peter Gabriel turns 74 on February 13th. He became famous as Genesis' frontman and later embarked on a successful solo career. Happy birthday! @itspetergabriel

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Today, @JLo turns 53! The American actress, singer and businesswoman became world famous with songs like "If You Had My Love" and "Love Don't Cost a Thing". J.Lo has sold more than 75 million records to date. She just married her partner, actor Ben Affleck. Happy birthday!

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Happy German Bread Day! 🇩🇪 🍞 Germany has around 3,200 types of bread. How many does your country have?

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Happy Birthday, Lars Ulrich! The drummer of Metallica turns 59 years old today. We'll show you how the Dane has changed over the years - and how well he makes faces. 🤟 #OnThisDay @larsulrich

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The cross, placed on Namibia's coast by Portuguese explorers in 1486, is a key cultural artifact to the country, as well as a symbol of its colonial past.

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This news shocked the music world a year ago: Swedish star DJ @Avicii died on 20 April 2018 at the age of 28. We're showing you with how much affection his fans said goodbye.

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❌🇷🇺 From vodka to candies, the big German supermarket chains are banning #Russian food products from their shelves. They are doing this to “make a point” and are not ordering any new stocks of these products. #Ukraine What do you think of this decision?

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Congratulations, Anthony Kiedis! The singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers celebrates his 60th birthday. Here's how he has changed over the years.

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Q: If you would win the next election, what would you do to promote culture? „I would just insure that there is freedom. If there is freedom, culture will flourish“, @HEBobiwine on our „Creatives from Africa“ panel @DW_GMF #dw_gmf

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60 years ago, the #BerlinWall went up, dividing the city. Built along the fault line between the East and West, it immediately became a symbol of oppression and division. Here are pictures of wall-locations then and now: #timelapse #GermanyThenNow

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Everyone else: Customer service! German supermarkets:

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Happy Birthday, Kylie Minogue! 🎂 We can't get you out of our head!

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Happy Birthday, @Madonna ! The 64-year-old is the undisputed queen of pop, with worldwide hits "Like A Prayer", "Like A Virgin" and "Material Girl". Take a look at how this icon has changed over the years. #Madonna64

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"Off the Wall" is certified eight times platinum in the US. @michaeljackson sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. What’s your favourite track? #OffTheWall #Backbeat

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Amanda Gorman has become the youngest poet ever to perform at a presidential inauguration. The 22-year-old called for "unity and togetherness" in her poem "The Hill We Climb," which she recited to the dignitaries in Washington and the global TV audience. #InaugurationDay

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David Garrett ( @david_garrett ) was considered a violin prodigy. Today, he is a star in the classical music world. But what was his childhood really like?

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Happy 30th birthday, @MileyCyrus ! First teen idol, then riot girl, now pop princess. The singer and actress, born in Tennessee in 1992, has already gone through several metamorphoses. In any case, she is one of the most successful and influential pop artists of the past years.

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🍷🍗🍇 Researchers in #Pompeii , Italy have unearthed what appears to be the counter of an ancient "snack bar." Animals were probably slaughtered and sold at the site. The groceries for sale were probably presented in the holes in the stone table.

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Check it out 👀: Up until #InternationalWomensDay on March 8, we're featuring five courageous female artists who are fighting for equality and taking a stand against discrimination against women. We start with musician @GayeSuAkyol .

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For 28 years, the Berlin Wall separated families, friends and neighbors. It was not until the reunification of Germany that the city grew together again - and changed its face. Here's a tour of Berlin, then and now. #BerlinThenNow #GermanUnityDay #Germany30

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"My Heart Will Go On": This anthem from #Titanic was everywhere in the 90s. It became @celinedion 's biggest hit. With over 250 million records sold, the Canadian is one of the most successful pop singers. Today she celebrates her 56th birthday! 🎂

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Switzerland has just set the #worldrecord for the longest passenger train in history! After taking a hit during the pandemic, Rhaetian Railway hopes the event reminds people of the beauty of train journeys. Can you guess the length of the train?

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👑🇬🇧 King #CharlesIII made his first international visit since ascending the throne...to Berlin! This is what it looks like when the royals are in town: #RoyalVisitGermany

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100 years ago #OnThisDay , #SophieScholl was born. Scholl was a member of the "White Rose" resistance group, which distributed leaflets, and called for resistance against the Nazi regime. Her life story has been adapted in several films and theater plays. 👉

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British singer-songwriter Kate Bush turns 65 today! Her 1985 iconic track "Running Up That Hill" was rediscovered and celebrated by a new generation after being featured in "Stranger Things" last year. The song has now surpassed a billion streams on Spotify.

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Grab a cup of tea and join @RachelStewart04 for a #MeettheGermans lockdown special. On the agenda: toilet paper, home office and hamsters. 🧻 🏡 🐹

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It's worth taking an evening stroll through #Berlin this week, with video installations all over the city commemorating the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. #berlinwall30

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Germany's most famous composer, Ludwig van Beethoven, is back in his hometown of Bonn. The city held a spectacular celebration to inaugurate his restored monument — and took it back to 1845, when the statue was first unveiled.

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On this day in 1756 Wolfgang Amadeus #Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. A child prodigy, he composed from the age of 5 and went on to become one of the greatest classical composers of all time. He tragically died young at the age of 35. 🎶📜

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The Germans are OBSESSED with asparagus. So here's a #MeettheGermans love poem for Germany's favorite vegetable. (Best enjoyed with sound on 🔊 and plenty of hollandaise sauce.) @RachelStewart04

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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have announced their first docu-series, to be aired on @netflix . #HeartOfInvictus is about the #InvictusGames , a tournament founded by Prince Harry for wounded war veterans. Harry will produce the series and also appear on camera.

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Greek composer Mikis #Theodorakis , best known for the soundtrack of three-time Oscar-winning film Zorba the Greek (1964), has died aged 96. His musical and political voice has cut through Greece’s checkered history of war, dictatorship and austerity. #MikisTheodorakis

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'Tis the season to be jolly and drink mulled wine to your heart's content 😍 Here are 10 ways to do Christmas like the Germans… 🇩🇪 🎄 #MeettheGermans with @RachelStewart04

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Happy Birthday Kylie Minogue! 🎂 We can't get you out of our head!

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Their song "Wind of Change" made the @scorpions world-famous. The iconic peace ballad became a hymn for the fall of the #BerlinWall . Today, lead singer #KlausMeine celebrates his 74th birthday.

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Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst has revealed she has HIV. The Austrian singer said she was forced to share her diagnosis after being blackmailed by an ex-boyfriend. #ConchitaWurst

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Berlin's famous Museum Island has a new spectacular focal point: The James Simon Gallery. Join us on a virtual walk through the new building and the Pergamon Museum. 👇

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You don't want to meet a German while out hiking 😅 #wanderlust #MeettheGermans with @RachelStewart04

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🎄 Many cities around the world are decorated with special #Christmas trees for the festive season. Here are some of the most beautiful examples from around Europe — from Germany to Spain! 🎄

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Happy Birthday Goethe! Germany’s great poet and playwright was born 270 years ago. The Goethe-Institute today confers its highest accolade, the Goethe medals 🏅 It all happens in picturesque Weimar, where he lived and died. @GI_worldwide #Goethe

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64 years ago, Paul David Hewson was born in Dublin. His friends recognized his outstanding voice right away and dubbed him "Bono Vox", which was then shortened to "Bono." As lead singer of rockband U2, his voice catapulted Bono to fame around the globe.

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Sunday is #LeftHandersDay ! Here are the greatest left-handed musicians (and how to become one)

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If you live in Germany, you might have come across spaghetti ice cream. It‘s squeezed through a pasta press and covered with strawberry sauce. Today‘s European Artisanal Gelato Day is an occasion to celebrate this yummy German invention. Have you ever tried it?🍨

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The parks are noticeably emptier, which means the animals have more space to roam 😍🦆… A #BrightSpot in these #coronavirus times

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📚☕ October 24 is German #LibraryDay ! Sticky air and dusty shelves are so yesterday. Here are three European libraries you'll want to move into immediately! #Booklovers

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The city where you can truly go wild... #Berlin 😅🐗🐗🐗

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Angela Merkel has held the office of German Chancellor for 16 years. This year, she will not run for re-election. She is the first woman to hold this office. Her trademark is the so-called "Merkel diamond," her signature hand gesture. #BTW2021 #GermanElection

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George Orwell published "Animal Farm" 75 years ago. The fable, in which formerly oppressed pigs become human-like oppressors themselves, was Orwell's hard-hitting indictment of Stalin's dictatorship in the former Soviet Union.

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📷 Peter #Lindbergh , one of the most iconic fashion photographers of our time, has died at the age of 74. Lindbergh established his own aesthetics by capturing the human body in all its imperfections. He was also instrumental in creating the #supermodel phenomenon of the 1990s.

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He is more than just an exceptional pianist. 32-year-old Igor Levit speaks out against racism and anti-Semitism and shows support for climate activism such as #FridaysForFurture . Now he is being awarded with the International #Beethoven Prize. @igorpianist

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Happy Birthday #BobDylan ! Once dubbed "The Einstein of pop music", the iconic poet and singer boasts a long career during which he has reinvented his sound and himself several times. Today he turns 83 years old. What‘s your favorite song by Bob Dylan?

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Berlin's East Side Gallery opened 30 years ago today! Artists from all over the world painted on this 1.3 km section after the fall of the Wall in 1989. Their works include messages of freedom, democracy and peace. Here's a selection.👇

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US singer and actress Barbra Streisand turns 82 on April 24th, 2024! 🎂 One of the famous divas of the 1970s and 80s, she once said at a concert that every note she sang was worth a dollar. Happy birthday, @barbrastreisand

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The Victory Column is one of Berlin’s most famous landmarks. Today, it was the backdrop for 80,000 people showing solidarity with protesters in Iran.

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It's spaghetti! It's ice cream! It's ... spaghetti ice cream? Dario Fontanella presents the beloved German #dessert that he invented 50 years ago in Mannheim. Yum! #icecream

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It's #Madonna 's 65th birthday - and the Queen of Pop is as hated as ever. Can we finally respect her, our reporter ask.

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Happy Birthday, @Madonna ! The 65-year-old is the undisputed queen of pop, with worldwide hits "Like A Prayer", "Like A Virgin" and "Material Girl". Take a look at how this icon has changed over the years. #Madonna65

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For the first time in months, the Berlin Philharmonic has held a concert with an audience of 1,000. Every attendee was first tested for the coronavirus. The concert was held to gauge the feasibility of cultural events that observe hygiene protocols. @BerlinPhil

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🎉🎸 It is said the only two things to survive a nuclear war would be cockroaches and Keith Richards. And so the Rolling Stones guitarist celebrates his 79th birthday today! We show you how he has changed over the last decades. Happy Birthday and keep on rolling! @officialKeef

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