Culture news Celebrated composer of the 'Mission: Impossible' theme dies aged 93 Schifrin won four Grammys and was nominated for six Oscars, and was best known for his TV themes for Mission: Impossible and The Man From U.N.C.L.E., as well as film scores for 'Cool Hand Luke', 'Bullitt' and 'Dirty Harry'. 27/06/2025
Culture news 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
No Comment Musicians play live to ease anxiety of shelter animals Musicians in US animal shelters bring calm with live performances, thanks to Wild Tunes. Over 100 volunteers play for animals in nine shelters, reducing their stress levels. 25/06/2025
Culture news Emmanuel Macron wants UNESCO cultural heritage status for French touch If Berlin techno can make the UNESCO cultural heritage list, so can French touch... "We are the inventors of electro. We have that French touch," the French President said in a recent interview. 25/06/2025
Culture news Why are more Spaniards quitting music festivals over Israeli ties? More than 50 artists and collectives chose to boycott Sonar, one of Spain's biggest music and arts festivals as anger continues to rise over the economic ties between major events and Israel. 25/06/2025
Culture news Thousands protest against Ye’s headline slot at Slovak festival The petition brands Kanye West “one of the world’s most prominent antisemites,” citing, among other things, his sale of a T-shirt featuring a swastika on his website. 24/06/2025
Culture news Syringe attacks during France’s music street festival leave 145 jabbed Renewed fears of syringe attacks come as 145 people across France reported being stabbed with needles at annual street music festival, La Fête de la Musique. A spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry said: “The ministry is taking this very seriously." 24/06/2025
Culture news Keir Starmer vs Kneecap: Will the band still perform at Glastonbury? Controversial Belfast rap trio Kneecap responded as British PM Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch call for a ban of their upcoming Glastonbury set. Will their comments lead to a last-minute cancellation of the band's set this weekend? 23/06/2025
Culture news 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
Culture news Chopin, Sand, Scheffer and Delacroix: music, art and friends in Paris Ary Scheffer’s Paris studio was a vibrant meeting place for painters, writers, and musicians - Chopin among them. A true centre of Romantic life in 19th-century Paris, its spirit has been revived at the Frederic Chopin Museum in Warsaw in a new exhibition. 21/06/2025
Culture news Coldplay to re-issue LPs on records made from recycled plastic bottles Coldplay will re-issue nine of their previous albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles. The EcoRecords reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85 per cent compared with traditional vinyl production. 20/06/2025
Culture news World Refugee Day: Why the Dance4refugees campaign matters International dance icon Jeny Bonsenge, also known as Jeny BSG, launched a dance challenge earlier this month as a call to action in support of refugees. In the run-up to World Refugee Day, she spoke to Euronews about her motivation to work with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. 20/06/2025
Culture news Death of French rapper Werenoi sparks debate about music and Islam The recent death of beloved French rapper Werenoi has created a dilemma for some of his fans: should they stop listening to his music, out of respect for his Muslim faith? 19/06/2025
Culture news Kneecap rapper released on unconditional bail over terror charge Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London concert last year. 18/06/2025
Culture news Kneecap debut London billboards ahead of terror court appearance Controversial Belfast rapper Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – appears in court in London today over terror charges. The band have debuted a series of billboards in the capital and fans have turned up to Westminster Magistrates Court to show their support. 18/06/2025
Culture news Renowned pianist and writer Alfred Brendel dies aged 94 Over a six-decade career, Brendel became known for his interpretations of classical masters including Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert. 18/06/2025
Art What are the 20 most controversial album covers of all time? Don’t judge an album by its cover... Easier said than done for some. Following the controversy surrounding the album image for Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, we look at the most controversial album artworks which landed the artists in hot water with the censors. And, in some cases, the taste police. 18/06/2025
Cinema Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton are finally getting Oscars The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas will receive Honorary Oscars in November. 18/06/2025
Culture news 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
Culture news Why do we fear Friday 13th? Do you suffer from Friggatriskaidekaphobia, otherwise known as fear of Friday 13th? 13/06/2025