As surveillance footage comes to light revealing the circumstances of the Louvre heist three months ago, police are still searching for the stolen jewels. Valued at some €88 million, these precious treasures have now been added to a catalogue of stolen artworks.

Plus, tributes pour in for couture maestro Valentino Garavani after the fashion designer died at 93 years old, while the spirit of Giorgio Armani was shimmering on the menswear catwalk in Milan as the label presented its first collection since its founder's death in September.

Manon Kerjean tells us why Pierre Niney's performance in "Gourou" recalls the punchy rhetoric of American coaches in Yann Gozlan's latest film. But first, we discuss the big winners at this year's Lumières awards, selected by the foreign press in Paris, as François Ozon's adaptation of "L'Étranger" picks up the top prize. Manon also tells us why Erige Sehiri's film "Promised Sky" provides an insight into the socio-political reality in Tunisia and raises powerful points about families, both biological and chosen. Plus we check out the film adaptation of the beloved French comic "Les Légendaires".

One year after Donald Trump's return to power, country music finds itself at the heart of America's deepening political and cultural divide. In this second episode, arts24 explores how a genre once seen as a unifying symbol of tradition and shared values has become a battleground for competing visions of America.

Eve Jackson takes viewers inside a music scene increasingly shaped by polarisation, where artists often take sides. For some, country music remains a bastion of conservative values, patriotism and tradition. For others, it is a space for reinvention, protest and social change.

Conservative artists Waylon Hanel and Julie Roberts speak about their attachment to country music's roots and their belief that the genre should preserve its traditional identity. They discuss faith, family and national pride, and explain why many of their fans see country music as a refuge from rapid social change.

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On the other side of the spectrum, progressive artists Lizzie No and Adam Mac challenge long-standing norms within the industry. They reflect on inclusion, representation and the struggle to make space for marginalised voices in a genre historically resistant to change. Their music pushes boundaries, both musically and politically, questioning who country music is for and what stories it should tell.

Through raw, revealing conversations and powerful performances, this episode exposes the cultural tensions reshaping country music today. More than a musical divide, it becomes a lens through which to understand America's ongoing struggle over identity, values and the meaning of tradition in turbulent times.

On the occasion of the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's return to the White House, arts24 travels to the undisputed world capital of country music – Nashville, Tennessee – for a special two-part programme exploring how this quintessentially American genre has become both a global force and a mirror of a deeply divided nation.

In this first episode, Eve Jackson traces the remarkable journey of country music from its roots in the American South to its current status as one of the fastest-growing musical genres worldwide. Long associated with rural life, faith, family and storytelling, country music has broken far beyond its regional origins to captivate audiences across Europe, Latin America and beyond. But how did a tradition born in the hills of Appalachia and honky-tonks of Nashville become a global cultural export?

Through conversations with influential voices shaping today's country scene, this episode unpacks the genre's enduring appeal. Popular radio hosts Big D & Bubba explain how country music has adapted to changing tastes while remaining deeply rooted in authenticity and emotion. Historian Paul Kingsbury, from the Country Music Hall of Fame, tells us about its history and beginnings.

Singers Irene Kelley and Justyna Kelley share personal reflections on carrying forward a musical legacy built on honesty, resilience and lived experience. Through intimate interviews and stripped-down performances, they show how country music's stories are passed from one generation to the next.

This episode reveals why country music is experiencing an unprecedented renaissance and why its themes of love, loss, identity and belonging continue to resonate far beyond America's borders.

A new year, new seasons and no shortage of must-see television: January's TV series show on arts24 dives into the biggest returns and boldest new chapters on the small screen, guided by arts24 TV critic Dheepthika Laurent and presented by Eve Jackson. We kick off in Paris with the world premiere of "Bridgerton" season four. This new chapter centres on Benedict Bridgerton, the family's free-spirited second son, played by Luke Thompson, whose Cinderella-inspired romance with Sophie – portrayed by Australian actress Yerin Ha – opens up the "downstairs" world for the first time.

Also on the agenda is the long-awaited return of Emmy-winning medical drama "The Pitt". Season two, now streaming on HBO Max, continues its unflinching, real-time portrayal of emergency medicine, tackling moral dilemmas, professional rivalries and the pressures facing modern healthcare, with Noah Wyle once again at the centre of the action.

We round out the show with "Drops of God", the French-Japanese wine drama returning for a second season on Apple TV+. The International Emmy-winning series raises the stakes as its rival protagonists travel the globe in search of the world's greatest wine, blending suspense, family drama and a rare glimpse into elite winemaking.

Her performance as Shakespeare's wife in "Hamnet" won Jessie Buckley the best actress award at the Golden Globes. Our film critic Emma Jones tells us why Chloé Zhao's sensitive direction has made the film a serious contender in the upcoming Academy Awards.

Also, French director Olivier Assayas is behind a new adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel "The Wizard of the Kremlin". The film charts the rise of Vladimir Putin in post-Soviet Russia and explores the role of a mysterious spin doctor who helped him achieve his goals.

Plus we hear about the Palestinian entry at this year's Oscars, as Annemarie Jacir revisits a pivotal moment of the 20th century in her historical epic "Palestine 36".

When the Clooney family were granted French citizenship, the news made headlines around the world. The US president weighed in on their choice, sparking a war of words; we learn more about the transatlantic row pitting Hollywood against la vie en France. Also, a new film about the British featherweight who became a giant of boxing brings "Prince" Naseem Hamed's life and career to the big screen. Plus we take a closer look at the frozen landscape that helped Claude Monet refine his painting technique during a very cold snap.

British-Hungarian author David Szalay joins Eve Jackson on arts24 to discuss his controversial Booker Prize-winning novel "Flesh", which follows István – a silent, violent and unsettling protagonist – from a bleak Hungarian housing estate to London's super-rich elite. Szalay reveals why he called his book "risky," how he made readers care about someone who says "OK" 400 times and what happens when Stormzy and Dua Lipa champion your work.

Exploring themes of masculinity in crisis, wealth's corrupting power and uncomfortable questions about what makes a life worth living, this interview is essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand one of literature's most daring winners.