Culture news Billie Eilish's new album: What is eco-friendly vinyl? Billie Eilish has shared details of her new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’, as well as the eco-friendly vinyl practices she’ll be adopting for the release of her third LP. Can it represent a step forward in more environmentally conscious practices in the music industry? 09/04/2024
Culture news Chechnya reportedly bans music that is too fast or too slow Chechnya has reportedly banned all music outside of 80 - 116 BPM – a restriction which will exclude countless songs and musical genres like pop, dance and electro music, which often exceed the 120 BPM mark. 09/04/2024
Culture news Actor Jonathan Majors escapes jail term over ex-girlfriend assault Embattled American actor Jonathan Majors will not serve time behind bars for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari but he's been ordered by a judge to attend a one-year domestic violence programme. 08/04/2024
Culture news Cinema For Gaza fundraising campaign raises more than €111,000 so far Drinks with Tessa Thompson; bedtime stories with Tilda Swinton; a meet-and-greet with Brian Cox; signed cinema posters - all for the healthcare organization currently responding to the emergency in Gaza. 08/04/2024
Culture news 'The Matrix': 25 years on and a new viral conspiracy emerges 25 years since the premiere of the first Matrix film, and new theories and conspiracies are being discussed. This is the one going viral at the moment... 08/04/2024
Art Vivienne Westwood playing cards to go under the hammer for Greenpeace The posthumous project to raise funds for Greenpeace was announced on what would have been the pioneering fashion designer’s 83rd birthday. 08/04/2024
Culture news Jewish artists and filmmakers express support for Jonathan Glazer The British filmmaker, who won the Best International Feature Oscar for his superb film 'The Zone of Interest', has been at the centre of an ongoing debate in Hollywood. His remarks about Israel have now received support, after facing a tirade of criticism since the Academy Awards last month. 08/04/2024
Culture news Tom Holland ‘Romeo And Juliet’ show target of 'racial abuse' The Jamie Lloyd Company has said there had been a “barrage of deplorable racial abuse directed towards a member of company.” 08/04/2024
Culture news Why isn’t Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson endorsing Joe Biden in 2024? The Rock, a beloved celebrity with a huge following in the US, has explained why he won’t be endorsing any candidate this year after supporting Biden and Harris in 2020. 08/04/2024
Culture news Goodbye sunshine: The ideal soundtrack to your total solar eclipse The total solar eclipse, which will appear to many North Americans to have extinguished the sun, shouldn't cast a shadow over your music playlists. The Euronews Culture team picks the songs you need to listen to when darkness falls... 08/04/2024
Culture news Film of the Week: 'Late Night With The Devil' - Satanic Panic - LIVE! What would you do for fame and TV ratings? While you ponder, seek out this devilish gem that slyly paints the portrait of the Satanic Panic in 1970s US. 05/04/2024
Culture news Who has been voted the most iconic video game character of all time? Pikach-who? More than 4,000 players worldwide have voted in the BAFTA Games Awards poll - and the most iconic video game character is... Lara Croft. 05/04/2024
Culture news Oh deer: Why is there now a 'Bambi' horror movie? This cinematic trend needs to stop... But it won’t. 05/04/2024
Culture news Kurt Cobain’s overlooked social activism – 30 years since his death Kurt Cobain died 30 years ago today, and on the anniversary of his death, Euronews Culture’s David Mouriquand dwells on an often-overlooked aspect of Nirvana’s generation-spanning legacy: social activism and the importance of staying true to oneself. 05/04/2024
Culture news World's oldest man dies two months before his 115th birthday Juan Vicente Pérez Mora credited his longevity to "working hard, resting on holidays, going to bed early, drinking a glass of aguardiente every day, loving God, and always carrying him in his heart." 04/04/2024
Culture news Uncover Netflix’s Ripley & 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' through the years A new Netflix series based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley” is out today. Here’s why you should be excited, as well as an exploration of the many screen adaptations featuring Tom Ripley... 04/04/2024
Culture news Iconic French singer and actor Jean-Paul Vignon dies at 89 The French singer and actor “fulfilled the American image of the romantic, singing Frenchman”, leaving behind him an eight-decade career as a singer and actor in films including ‘Asphalte’, ‘The Devil's Brigade’ and ‘Shrek.’ 03/04/2024
Culture news Artists warn against 'predatory' use of AI in music Musicians vs AI. A new open letter from the Artist Rights Alliance non-profit states that when used irresponsibly, artificial intelligence "poses enormous threats to our ability to protect our privacy, our identities, our music and our livelihoods.” 03/04/2024
Culture news ‘Truth hurts’: Lizzo rows back and doesn’t quit music industry Somewhat predictably, US pop star Lizzo, who has been accused and sued for sexual harassment, racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment by her dancers, is not leaving the limelight anytime soon... 03/04/2024
Culture news J.K. Rowling will not be prosecuted after social media comments J.K. Rowling's comments about Scotland’s new hate crime laws "are not assessed to be criminal", police have said, confirming that no further action would be taken. 03/04/2024