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Books
The Culture Whisper team put our heads together to compile a list of the best books of 2018
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Best of
This was a great year for TV. From the drug-fuelled misadventures of Patrick Melrose (Benedict Cumberbatch) to the spicy thrills of Bodyguard, here's our 10 best shows of 2018.
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Contemporary Music
There was drama round every corner in 2018: movies, plays and music changed the game – here's the playlist to celebrate
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There's another chance to come worship at the altar of Frida Kahlo in a rare exhibition of her wardrobe and possessions
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Dance
Strictly Come Dancing 2018 launched last Saturday, but the competition itself won’t start for another couple of weeks. Meanwhile, Vikki Vile meets this year’s celebrity cast and assesses their prospects
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Gigs
Known for controversy, hardcore fans, and inspiring the likes of Beyoncé, Pattinson, Bowie, and Shatner, Death Grips’ tour comes to conquer London in August with Year of the Snitch
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Beauty
Forget mind-numbing tutorials and excessive product-placement, these are the beauty Instagrammers you should be following
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Lifestyle
From sheet masks to anti-filter makeup, these are the beauty trends 2018 is spotlighting
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Theatre
A whole host of bright new shows are springing up this April. Theatre highlights include a game-show scandal, an Operatic achievement and some bold premieres
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Dance
Tickets for the Royal Ballet's 2018/19 Live Cinema Relays go on sale on 4th April. They sell out quickly, so don't delay booking!
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Things to do
From the films that will dominate the Oscars to the buzziest play of the year: here’s everything to see, do, eat and discover this February
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Visual Arts
Tim Blanks chats to J.W. Anderson, the British high fashion innovator, about his cutting-edge craft
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Things to do
A suffragette centenary, a festival to replace Glasto and a huge new museum. Here are all the big events in London 2018
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Shopping
Here are the shops we're most excited to see open in the capital next year. Check out what's in store
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Fashion
Frida Kahlo's wardrobe, Orla Kiely's designs, Burberry's master plans – here's what's happening in fashion in 2018
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Classical Music
Coraline transformed: follow the blue-haired heroine from book to film to opera-house this March in a magical musical adaptation at the Barbican Theatre
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Festival
With Glastonbury on sabbatical, the BBC steps in with its own festival: the Biggest Weekend