Culture news Ville Haimala and Yaboi Hanoi use AI to create a new musical language Set to perform at the innovative music festival and conference Sónar+D, Ville Haimala and Yaboi Hanoi explain how they've utilised AI in their music to create something entirely new. 16/05/2025
Culture news Meet the pop star singing to bring Eurovision back to Slovakia Adonxs said "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" to his native Slovakia for Prague many years ago but the candidate for Czechia tells Euronews Culture that he wants his Eurovision song to help make the contest much more popular with the government in the country of his birth. 15/05/2025
Culture news Cannes' David Lynch tribute: Where to begin with Mylène Farmer? Her tribute to David Lynch was a highlight of this year's opening ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival. Mylène Farmer is royalty on the French pop scene, but if you've never listened to a single of her albums, here's a much-needed starter pack... 15/05/2025
Culture news Austria's JJ hopes classical training will lead to Eurovision success Johannes Pietsch - aka: JJ - seems comfortable carrying the hopes of a nation on his shoulders. The 24 year old Austrian-Filippino is one of the big favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest and believes his roots as a counter-tenor can help him conquer Europe. 15/05/2025
Culture news Bruce Springsteen slams Trump at EU tour kick-off in Manchester Bruce Springsteen kicked off his EU tour last night and did not spare his thoughts regarding Donald Trump: “In my country they’re taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. (...) Raise your voices against authoritarianism." 15/05/2025
Culture news Ukraine and Sweden qualify in first round of Eurovision semi finals The first of two Eurovision semi-finals saw sauna-loving trio KAJ and Dutch balladeer Claude among the ten acts voted through to the grand final, while five countries were sent home. 14/05/2025
Business Sony posts robust results as demand for music and games increases Japanese technology and entertainment company Sony logged an 18% rise in profit for the fiscal year March ended 31 March as its music and video-game offerings experienced increased demand. 14/05/2025
Culture news Think you’re ready for Eurovision 2025? Prove it with this quiz From legendary winners and jaw-dropping performances, to niche trivia only true superfans would dare to remember, this is the ultimate Eurovision quiz. 13/05/2025
Culture news From super fan to Eurovision Song Contest expert: Meet ESC Tom This year's Eurovision Song Contest will feature even more iconic entries than past editions, according to ESC Tom. The Irish 'super' song analyst shares his predictions for the 2025 edition and reveals what life is like as a Eurovision professional. 13/05/2025
Culture news Israels ESC-Kandidatin stellt sich auf Störungen beim Auftritt ein Sender und ehemalige ESC-Teilnehmer hatten den Ausschluss Israels vom diesjährigen ESC in Basel gefordert. Israel tritt trotzdessen an, vertreten durch Yuval Raphael. Sie bereitet sich auf Störungen während des Auftrittes vor. 13/05/2025
Culture news Trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs begins in New York Prosecutors called two witnesses to the stand to testify in the first day of the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York. The hip hop star is facing a five count indictment that could land him at least 15 years and up to life in prison if convicted on all charges. 13/05/2025
Culture news Klavdia brings a starry-eyed Greek ballad to Eurovision 2025 From her grandmother’s earrings to her modern Greek sound: Meet Klavdia, Greece’s 2025 Eurovision hope. 12/05/2025
Culture news Pink Floyd at Pompeii: What are the greatest live albums of all time? This week saw the first official release on vinyl of Pink Floyd's legendary 1971 set played in Pompeii - showing to what extent the British band were once one of the greatest live acts in the world. With so many great live albums out there, we give you our Top 10 greatest live recordings. 10/05/2025
Culture news Who will win Eurovision 2025? Here are Euronews Culture's predictions From milkshake men and sauna anthems, to a reimagining of Laika the Soviet space dog’s tragic tale, these are our favourite tracks from the acts competing to win Eurovision 2025. 09/05/2025
Culture news Ireland asks Eurovision for discussion over Israel’s involvement Irish national broadcaster RTÉ director general said he was "appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages." 08/05/2025
Culture news Foiled terrorist plot against Lady Gaga gets sinister 'satanist' twist Brazilian authorities have shared new details, reporting that a suspect had been planning to execute a “satanist ritual by killing a child or baby”, as the suspect reportedly believes Lady Gaga is a Satanist. 07/05/2025
Culture news American music legend accused of sexual assault and rape The Motown legend has been accused by four of his former employees of sexual assault and rape, which the women say took place between 2007 and 2024. 07/05/2025
Culture news Former Eurovision acts call for Israel to be banned from 2025 contest More than 70 former Eurovision contestants have signed an open letter demanding Israel and its national broadcaster KAN to be banned from this year’s contest, which is due to take place next week. 06/05/2025
Culture news Radiohead and Israeli musicians call out 'censorship' after gigs axed June concerts featuring Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Israel-born Dudu Tassa have been cancelled after "credible threats". Greenwood has stated: "Intimidating venues into pulling our shows won't help achieve the peace and justice everyone in the Middle East deserves" 06/05/2025
Culture news Pulitzer Prize 2025: Who are this year's winners? Acclaimed novelist Percival Everett, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and composer Susie Ibarra have won Pulitzer Prizes this year in the arts, while the Washington Post wins for coverage of Donald Trump's shooting. Here are the winners in full. 06/05/2025