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Elton John slams legalisation of marijuana in US and Canada

"I maintain that it's addictive," Sir Elton tells Time, which named him Icon of the Year. He spoke to the publication about his belief that marijuana never should’ve been legalised in America and Canada.

Cinema

Award winning actress Juliette Binoche: 'Don't go see just any film!'

Euronews Culture sits down with award-winning actress Juliette Binoche, in her first year as President of the European Film Academy, to talk about cinema and the importance of choosing your filmgoing experience.

Lifestyle

Man wins Spanish world Scrabble title – without speaking Spanish

The player from New Zealand, Nigel Richards, speaks no Spanish and started memorizing the language's Scrabble word list a year ago. He beat defending champion Benjamín Olaizola of Argentina - who does speak Spanish.

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New Eurovision rules announced to 'protect' artists

The new measures are there to ensure that the 2024 controversies don’t happen again, with even this year’s winner Nemo stating that they were "really sad" it had not just been "all about love and unity".

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Rape accusation: Jay-Z calls for accuser's identity to be revealed

Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 after the MTV Video Music Awards, allegedly along with Sean "Diddy" Combs. The award-winning rapper and producer called the accusations "idiotic" and "heinous in nature."

Cinema

Noémie Merlant on 'The Balconettes', #MeToo and the 'feminist' label

Euronews Culture sits down with French actress-director Noémie Merlant to talk about her new directorial effort 'Les femmes au balcon' ('The Balconettes'), the state of #MeToo in the French film industry, the 'feminist' label, and how serious topics should be explored via comedy and genre cinema.

Cinema

Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche on what makes European film unique

Euronews Culture attended the European Film Awards, where we asked actors and filmmakers, including Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, and Coralie Fargeat, what makes European cinema stand out on the global stage.

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Google reveals 2024's most searched-for topics and people in UK & US

Google has revealed the most searched topics in 2024, providing a snapshot of what captivated, intrigued and worried searchers online. Euronews Culture focuses on the UK and US lists. Here’s what people were Googling this year.

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ABBA Voyage gives UK economy huge boost, contributing £1.4 billion

The virtual concert residency has attracted over two million visitors since opening in 2022 and new data shows that the production has delivered £1.4 billion (approx. €1.7 billion) in economic benefits.

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Data shows Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record

The Eras Tour is over and the numbers are in, showing that Taylor Swift has sold more tickets than any other solo performer.

Cinema

Golden Globes: Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez' leads the nominations

There doesn't seem to be stopping the French director's Mexico-set gangster trans musical featuring gender transitioning, cartels, gorgeous choreographies and songs about vaginoplasty. Yes, you read that correctly. It's as unexpected as it is unmissable, and it leads the nominations.

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US dictionary Merriam-Webster picks topical Word of the Year 2024

Whether it's politically or culturally, “polarization means that we are tending toward the extremes rather than toward the center.”

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'Men In Love': Irvine Welsh to publish new sequel to ‘Trainspotting’

There have been other spin-off novels with the Trainspotting characters, but next year's "Men In Love" is the first that takes place immediately after the events of the original novel.

Cinema

European Film Awards 2024: ‘Emilia Pérez’ by Jacques Audiard wins big

The winners of the 37th European Film Awards have been revealed, and 'Emilia Pérez' by Jacques Audiard has swept the board. Here's the lowdown on the full evening and winners.

Cinema

European Film Awards 2024: Juliette Binoche on importance of cinema

Ahead of the European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, new European Film Academy President and multi-award winning actress Juliette Binoche tells Euronews Culture why cinema matters now more than ever.

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Taylor Swift: The end of an Era(s Tour) - but not Obama's book record

Taylor Swift was named Spotify’s most-played artist yesterday and ends her monumental Eras Tour this weekend. She’s also landed the biggest book launch of the year in the US with the publication of her official Era's Tour book. However, fans have noticed multiple eras - sorry, errors...

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Spotify Wrapped 2024: Who tops the Global, US and UK lists?

TayTay, Sabrina, Billie... How many of your favourites made the lists?

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What links Kamala Harris, Chappell Roan and mascot Phryge this year?

A list of mispronounced names and words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala Harris to Chappell Roan, via French Olympic mascot Phryge, Barry Keoghan and weight-loss drug Semaglutide. Which ones have you been struggling with?

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MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced

The likes of Central Cee, Bashy and Ghetts will battle it out for Best Male Act, while RAYE, Nia Archives, Little Simz and Jorja Smith are all up for Best Female Act. The 2025 MOBO Awards will take place next February in Newcastle, UK.

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Apple Music Replay: What is the most played song of 2024?

It's been a banner year for women, the biggest in global songs chart history. Taylor Swift did very well, as did a certain Mr. Kendrick Lamar with his hit diss track 'Not Like Us'.

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