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Band Aid of Sir Bob Geldof (second left), along with other artists recording the first ever Band Aid single, 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

Band Aid of Sir Bob Geldof (second left), along with other artists recording the first ever Band Aid single, 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

'Do They Know It's Christmas?': Band Aid benefit at 40

Released in 1984, several versions of the charity hit followed. Ed Sheeran has since distanced himself from the song.

Billie Eilish singing in a microphone.

Billie Eilish singing in a microphone.

Use, and misuse, of music in US presidential campaigns

As Billie Eilish endorses Kamala Harris, here's a look at the history of music in political campaigns.

The youth performers of the Piccolo Theater stand posing next to each other, wearing black

The youth performers of the Piccolo Theater stand posing next to each other, wearing black

How the arts are a thorn in the side of Germany's AfD

As the far-right populist party gains popularity in Germany, are theaters, museums and youth clubs under threat?

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A man dressed as St. Nicholas is on his way to a St. Nicholas party on the first Sunday in Advent in a carriage pulled by a pony through a snowy landscape on a sunny day.

A man dressed as St. Nicholas is on his way to a St. Nicholas party on the first Sunday in Advent in a carriage pulled by a pony through a snowy landscape on a sunny day.

Why Saint Nick and Santa Claus are not the same

Why Saint Nick and Santa Claus are not the same

How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create Santa Claus.

George Michael, left, and Andrew Ridgeley, right, both men are smiling and wearing white shirts with popped collars.

George Michael, left, and Andrew Ridgeley, right, both men are smiling and wearing white shirts with popped collars.

Why people love (and hate) 'Last Christmas'

Why people love (and hate) 'Last Christmas'

At the core of the Wham! pop classic, which turns 40 this year, lies melancholy, a broken heart and ... Easter?!

Singer Bill Kaulitz on stage points his fingers in the air, wearing a suite made of mirror tiles.

Singer Bill Kaulitz on stage points his fingers in the air, wearing a suite made of mirror tiles.

Two decades of Tokio Hotel, who are back on tour

Two decades of Tokio Hotel, who are back on tour

As a boy band in the 2000s they became one of Germany's top pop exports. Their fans are ready to celebrate them again.

A crowd of people celebrating carnival.

A crowd of people celebrating carnival.

11 crazy Carnival events held between November 11 and Lent

11 crazy Carnival events held between November 11 and Lent

Worldwide Carnival celebrations are in February, but German Carnival strongholds start the party on November 11.

Cross on a grave hung with spiderwebs at night.

Cross on a grave hung with spiderwebs at night.

Halloween: Origins, customs and why it is celebrated

Halloween: Origins, customs and why it is celebrated

Halloween is not actually an ancient Celtic custom, nor was it invented by the American candy industry.

Kamala Harris smiles broadly and claps her hands while standing at a podium. Behind her, people in the crowd hold placards reading "Kamala"

Kamala Harris smiles broadly and claps her hands while standing at a podium. Behind her, people in the crowd hold placards reading "Kamala"

Why Kamala Harris' laugh is a secret weapon

Why Kamala Harris' laugh is a secret weapon

Laughter seems to be an intrinsic part of Harris' presidential campaign, much to the chagrin of Donald Trump.

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