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Taylor Swift - 'The Life of a Showgirl': Euronews Culture's verdict

Taylor Swift’s 12th album has dropped - and Euronews Culture’s resident Swiftie shares his verdict.

03/10/2025

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Supertramp co-founder and co-vocalist Rick Davies dies aged 81

Davies wrote and sang on numerous Supertramp hits like 'Bloody Well Right' and 'Goodbye Stranger', and was the band’s last original member following the departure of Roger Hodgson in 1982.

08/09/2025

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A London exhibition pays tribute to Jean-Francois Millet's riveting rural portraits, Austin Butler stars in crime caper 'Caught Stealing', and Sabrina Carpenter releases her highly-anticipated (and controversial) new album.

25/08/2025

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It's official: ‘The Beatles Anthology’ project returns this year

It has been announced that thirteen rare and unreleased songs will feature on a new Anthology compilation – 'Anthology 4', the first in almost 30 years. And that's not all...

21/08/2025

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Why is there no Song of the Summer 2025?

Compared to last year, 2025 has not given us THE Song of the Summer. Euronews Culture picks out the tracks that deserve a shot at the title.

17/08/2025

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Why we're a little worried about Taylor Swift's new era

After a yearslong album streak and a record-breaking tour, Taylor Swift could have taken a break. Instead, she comes back with a record she says is more “focused”. Here's hoping she means it...

15/08/2025

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Every new revelation about Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl'

Here’s everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s anticipated 12th album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, following her podcast appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast.

14/08/2025

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Pink Slip returns: What are the best fictional movie bands?

As pop-punkers Pink Slip return for 'Freakier Friday', we reflect on the other fictional bands that rocked, rebelled, and reeled movie magic up to eleven.

12/08/2025

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Taylor Swift announces her 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' follows last year’s 'The Tortured Poets Department' and the singer's record-breaking Eras Tour. No release date has been announced for the new album, but her site says that vinyl editions of the album would ship before 13 October.

12/08/2025

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'Our gratitude is endless': Dua Lipa granted Kosovan citizenship

Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo - with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.”

04/08/2025

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

An exhibition exploring beauty behind a screen, a Netflix sitcom that'll nourish your soul, and one of the most disturbing horror movies you'll see all year - here's what to look out for this week.

28/07/2025

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The Corrs conquer Madrid with their mix of pop rock and Celtic notes

Despite a massive thunderstorm, The Corrs enchanted Madrid with their Celtic music and greetings in Spanish. The audience lapped up their hits and covers on the band's return to the capital after an absence of more than 20 years.

01/07/2025

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A first-of-its-kind exhibition pairs Vincent van Gogh with Anselm Kiefer, cloned dinos make their comeback in 'Jurassic World: Rebirth', and Kesha releases her first album under her own label. Here's what to look out for this week.

30/06/2025

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Cause of death of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson revealed

The Beach Boys co-founder and singer died on 11 June. His death certificate has revealed his cause of death.

27/06/2025

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What are the best albums of 2025 so far?

How many have you heard? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking?

27/06/2025

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Sabrina Carpenter unveils alternate album art amid controversy

Which 'Man's Best Friend' cover do you prefer? And why was the original artwork so controversial in the first place?

26/06/2025

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Theodora: Why you should listen to France's new pop sensation

With her debut mixtape 'BAD BOY LOVESTORY', French-Congolese singer Theodora has taken the music industry by storm. She is nothing like you'd expect her to be - and that's for the best.

23/06/2025

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Austria's JJ talks Eurovision 2025 win, dream collab and what's next

Euronews Culture sat down with JJ, Austria’s Eurovision 2025 winner to talk about life since his triumphant performance, his genre-blending high pitched singing voice and what he’s planning to do next.

22/06/2025

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Why is everyone so angry about Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover?

The pop superstar received huge backlash after sharing on Instagram the cover image of her latest album 'Man's Best Friend', with some fans calling it 'disturbing.'

14/06/2025

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Brian Wilson, co-founder of 1960s band the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Wilson's family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts on Wednesday.

11/06/2025