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A Swedish crayfish party is a spectacle of shellfish and schnapps

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During summer on Sweden’s west coast, there is a sense of anticipation as its rather unique party season approaches. Everyone gets a little giddy about… crayfish. So don’t be surprised when throughout August you see groups sitting at long tables wearing bibs and funny-looking hats, singing silly songs and knocking back schnapps. West Sweden is … Read more

Madonna review: The spectacle has been superb, the music patchy, the time-keeping abysmal

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Madonna Brooklyn Academy Of Music, New York Rating: Madonna?’ said the immigration officer at JFK. ‘She’s, like, 70, right?’ Well, no – she’s 61, and determined to prove that 61 is the new 31. The drive that propelled her to fame is now pointed towards eternal youth. This hasn’t stopped the UK singles chart, which … Read more