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Jude Law attends the The Wizard of the Kremlin (Le Mage du Kremlin) red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 31 August, 2025 in Venice, Italy

Jude Law tackles Putin role without fear as film debuts

Jude Law has said he does not fear reprisals for playing Russian President Vladimir Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin, a new film premiering at the Venice Film Festival that offers a chilling, fictionalised look at President Putin's rise to power.

Movies • 01 Sep

Bonnie Tyler recalls "strange" gig in front of Putin

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has said Russian president Vladimir Putin had his "face down to his feet" when she performed in the Kremlin.

Music • 30 Apr 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Monday

There's a new season of Putin vs the West, Crimecall is back, there's a documentary looking at what's claimed to be The Greatest Night in Pop, while Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the final of Only Connect . . .

Television • 29 Jan 24

Look who's the star of Putin's Road to War

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

There's a documentary outlining Putin's Road to War, another double dose of My Brilliant Friend, new show Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars, more First Dates Ireland, and How to Sleep Well With Michael Mosley . . .

Television • 31 Mar 22

JK Rowling responds to Putin's "cancel culture" comment

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after he reportedly referenced her during a speech condemning "cancel culture" in the West.

JK Rowling • 25 Mar 22

Valery Gergiev - Munich Philharmonic dismissal is the latest blow for the 68-year-old classical music titan who has come under pressure from arts institutions around Europe since Russia attacked Ukraine last week

Russian conductor Valery Gergiev sacked in Munich

Acclaimed Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, known to have close ties to the Kremlin, has been dismissed from his job as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic after failing to denounce Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Music • 01 Mar 22

Claire and Eimear Crehan at Kilcock Mens Shed

What's on? TV highlights for Monday March 23

There are more Big Ideas on Changing Ireland, Made in Chelsea is back, Jamie Oliver has recipes for the times we're in - and there's a documentary about that Putin fella . . .

Television • 23 Mar 20