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Taylor Swift breaks another record with Songwriters Hall of Fame entry

Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the latest in a long line of accolades for the pop superstar.

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Tennessee declares 'Dolly Parton Day' to mark music icon's 80th

This Monday, January 19th, marks Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday and to celebrate the Queen of Country has welcomed her rise into octogenarian ranks with probably the only way she knows, by trying to make the world a better place, with music or otherwise.

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Bruce Springsteen hits out at ICE: ‘Get the f*ck out of Minneapolis’

Bruce Springsteen has hit out at ICE and the Trump administration, and dedicated a song to Renee Good, the American citizen who was fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier this month.

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Culture Digest: the best things to hear, see or watch in Europe

Erotic ceramics in Brussels, a groundbreaking new exhibition on Hawai'i at London's British Museum, and a rabid monkey on the loose in 'Primate' - here are this week's cultural highlights from across Europe.

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Eurovision marks 70 years with first-ever tour amid Israel controversy

The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel's participation.

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'They make me very sad': Julio Iglesias rejects sex abuse allegations

After days of controversy, the legendary Spanish singer has broken his silence on social media to categorically deny claims by two former female employees. The case is now being investigated by Spain’s National Court.

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K-pop sensation BTS return with bigger plans for world domination

South Korea's K-pop supergroup BTS are getting back together and their plans for a world tour have triggered a storm online as fans scramble for tickets.

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Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst cuts ties with contest

Conchita Wurst was expected to play a key role at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May. While the decision is rooted in personal and creative evolution, the withdrawl comes amid growing boycott for the 2026 event.

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Billie Eilish: ICE is a ‘terrorist group’ - Homeland Security responds

The pop star is one of several musicians speaking out against ICE after an agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman last week. Eilish shared posts condemning the organization – and now, the Department of Homeland Security has responded.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A dazzling celebration of Art Deco in Paris, the return of the infected in '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', and a new Game of Thrones spin-off. Here's what to look out for this week.

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European sites to honour David Bowie on 10th anniversary of his death

10 years ago, the world lost David Bowie. Here are Euronews Culture's picks of the five European pilgrimage sites to pay tribute to the much-missed artist.

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David Bowie’s childhood home to open to public for creative workshops

The South London house will be restored and used for creative and skills workshops for young people.

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David Bowie’s widow and daughter pay tributes on music icon's birthday

Today marks David Bowie's would-be 79th birthday, as well as the 10-year anniversary of the release of his final studio album 'Blackstar'. The music icon's widow Iman and daughter Lexi have posted their tributes online.

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Nvidia and Universal Music Group sign deal for 'responsible AI'

Described as an "antidote to AI slop," the strategic partnership will expand Nvidia's AI music models and develop new AI-powered music creation tools with direct input from artists.

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New Berlin jazz radio station aims to revive jazz in Germany

A new Berlin-based radio station named after jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald is aiming to revive the genres fortunes. As the music used to be an expression of rebellion, emancipation and social protest, the launch says more about our times than you might imagine, writes Diana Resnik.

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Björk calls for Greenland independence after Trump's annexation threat

“The chance that my fellow Greenlanders might go from one cruel colonizer to another is too brutal to even imagine,” the Icelandic musician wrote on Instagram, hitting out at both Donald Trump and Denmark.

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Inside the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

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With players trained in different musical traditions, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is reshaping how orchestral music is performed and experienced in the region.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Sydney Sweeney's new psychological thriller, the final ever episode of Stranger Things and a look back at the best movies, music and art exhibitions of 2025.

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Mountains, love and lube: The 10 most anticipated albums of 2026

Euronews Culture looks ahead to 2026 and picks 10 albums we can't wait to hear in the first months of next year.

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Sia ends Mariah Carey 30-year reign on Spotify Christmas hit list

Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas, has lost her crown to Sia, the princess of pop from down under! For 30-years, 'All I Want for Christmas' has reigned supreme as the most popular song of the season but now Sia's 'Snowman' has melted more hearts on Spotify's top streaming list.