Now playing Next Culture news Missed the Eras Tour? Catch Taylor Swift's costumes at London's V&A Calling all Swifties! London's V&A Museum is presenting a trail featuring a curated collection of costumes, guitars, and other memorabilia from Swift's extensive career. 25/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Mercury Prize 2024: Check out the shortlisted nominees This year's Mercury Prize shortlist is borderline flawless. From Charli XCX to The Last Dinner Party, via Beth Gibbons and Nia Archives, all are deserving of taking the top prize in September... 25/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Why are European fans outraged over Sabrina Carpenter’s 2025 tour? Sabrina Carpenter fans are left fuming at the “criminal” ticket prices for the European leg of her Short n' Sweet 2025 tour next March. 25/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 81-year-old conductor sacked following assault allegation Conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner has had his contract with the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras officially terminated, 11 months after he was suspended for hitting a singer during a performance. 25/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Will Céline Dion sing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics? “Apparently she has arrived in Paris, it's great!" shared Macron on French television. "I would be immensely happy if she could be at this opening ceremony, like all our compatriots." 24/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news British blues pioneer John Mayall dies aged 90 John Mayall, often called the "father of British blues", played with the likes of Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and Patti Smith. He was due to be inducted in the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class in October. 24/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Paris Olympics: Snoop Dogg to lead celebrity charge for torch relay The US rapper will carry the flame on Friday through the streets of Paris. The Torch Relay aims to unite people around the values of sport and togetherness. Who is joining Snoop on Friday, and which celebs have already carried the flame? 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Will Lady Gaga perform at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? Lady Gaga has been spotted in Paris, fuelling speculation that she will be performing at Olympics opening ceremony on Friday 26 July. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Last member of the Four Tops, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, dies aged 88 The Four Tops were among Motown's most popular acts - hitting their peak between 1964 and 1967 when they scored 11 top 20 hits, including ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) ’ and ‘Reach Out I'll Be There’. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Soundtrack to victory: The ultimate Olympics playlist for Paris 2024 Need the perfect soundtrack for your Olympic-themed party or just some tunes to get you pumped for the Games? We've got you covered! 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Damon Albarn vs Bob Dylan: Should phones be banned at gigs? A phone ban will be implemented on all dates for Bob Dylan's upcoming European leg of his tour. Blur frontman Damon Albarn thinks this prohibition is an overstep. Should concerts be phone-free and who's right? (Spoiler: It's neither Bob nor Damon.) 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Born To Bank: Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire Baby, we were born to run...to the bank and celebrate, as Bruce Springsteen is now officially a billionaire. 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Artists need indie record labels more than ever, report claims Newly formed music label think tank ORCA wants to educate the world on how important the music industry is. 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Forecast: cloudy with a chance of 'Twisters', bulging bronze, French Touch, the best TV shows of 2024 (so far) and a farewell project from Childish Gambino. 20/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Why did a famous Greek pop star refuse to play on stage in Türkiye? Greek pop star Despina Vandi was asked to leave a town in Türkiye after she refused to perform on a stage with the country’s flag and a portrait of Atatürk. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture Series Fuad Ibrahimov: A maestro's ode to Shusha IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AZPROMO Fuad Ibrahimov, General Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra, shares his profound connection with Shusha, a city rich in cultural heritage and influential in his musical journey. 18/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Missy Elliott song sent to space: A brief history of ET music After NASA broadcast the song 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' into space, we look back at what other songs have entered the cosmos. 18/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Who is Chappell Roan? The new(ish) pop star taking over the internet Bored with the dominance of Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé? Well, there's a new pop star titan about to enter the fray. Welcome the Lady Gaga of the 2020s... Chappell Roan 17/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Adele confirms she’s taking a ‘big break’ from music “I don’t have any plans for new music at all.” Adele has revealed that she has no intention of making new material anytime soon, and plans to take a break after her upcoming shows in Germany and Las Vegas. 17/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Jack Black cancels tour over Tenacious D bandmate's Trump comment Actor-musician Jack Black said he was "blindsided" by Kyle Gass' Trump quip, with the latter acknowledging that he made a "dangerous and terrible mistake." Their tour is now cancelled and “all future creative plans are on hold.” 16/07/2024