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Zero points: Why Latin America has failed to make its own Eurovision

Latin artists may rule the charts and pack stadiums worldwide, yet Latin America still lacks a Eurovision-style televised music mega-festival; the reasons lie in history, industry and politics.

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Movie mic drops: The best karaoke scenes in cinema

As Sandra Hüller takes to the mic for a rendition of 'Sign of the Times' in sci-fi blockbuster 'Project Hail Mary,' Euronews Culture looks back at cinema's most memorable karaoke scenes.

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Musical hit: ‘Trainspotting’ musical opening in London this summer

30 years on from the film that changed everything comes "the ultimate anti-musical." 'Trainspotting', one of the most iconic British films of all time, is now getting the musical treatment...

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Is Céline Dion making a French concert comeback this year?

The best-selling Canadian musician of all time is reportedly set to make a concert comeback later this year. Céline Dion has not performed a full concert since before the pandemic in 2020.

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George Enescu International Competition opens for 2026 applicants

Applications are open for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, offering young musicians a prestigious route to career growth and future festival performances.

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‘Gross and transphobic’: Why is Moby taking shots at beloved 70s song?

American musician Moby is no fan of The Kinks' hit song 'Lola', describing its lyrics as "gross", "transphobic" and "unevolved". No one seems to agree with him - least of all The Kinks' guitarist Dave Davies...

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K-pop BTS return: mega comeback draws huge crowds in Seoul

Numerous roads closed, hundreds of thousands of fans on site and millions watching on Netflix: the K-pop band’s comeback is a mega event.

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BTS fans flood Seoul as new album drops ahead of mega comeback concert

The Bangtan Boys are back! Their highly anticipated fifth album 'Arirang' has dropped, and a massive open-air comeback concert is set to delight fans in Seoul this weekend.

Cult

How DJs and producers connect local and global sounds in this capital

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

In Baku, artists and DJs say electronic music is being developed as a platform for cultural exchange, collaboration and youth expression, connecting local performers with international acts and audiences.

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Shakiraworld! Latin star reveals plans for her own stadium in Spain

The Latin pop superstar singer will close her world tour in Spain with an unprecedented show of force by performing in her own purpose-built stadium. a return marked by controversy after her break-up with Piqué and her problems with the tax authorities.

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'A disservice to all the victims’: Dua Lipa on Epstein files discourse

Pop star Dua Lipa has criticised the discourse around the Epstein files, saying the language used shifts focus away from victims.

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'Catatonic' Morrisey calls off Valencia concert after sleepless night

British rock star Morrissey has called off an appearance in Valencia after complaining of experiencing "indescribable hell" from not sleeping due to noise from Las Fallas festival.

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Controversial AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood releases the worst song ever

There's been some heated backlash against AI creation Tilly Norwood, and it's only getting worse with the release of the digital avatar's first single...

Cinema

Billie Eilish about to make cinema debut in Sylvia Plath adaptation?

Ten-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar winning songwriter Billie Eilish is in advanced talks to make her acting movie debut in an adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s "The Bell Jar".

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Aussie fashion designer wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory in a years-long trademark dispute with US pop star Katy Perry.

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Woman charged with attempted murder after Rihanna home shooting

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz allegedly fired 10 shots with a semiautomatic firearm into Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home, while the pop superstar and her family were inside. She could get life in prison if convicted on all charges.

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Nuits de Fourvière festival at 80: Picking the must-see gigs of 2026

One of Europe's best pluridisciplinary festivals has just announced the roster for its 80th edition. Here are our recommendations for this year's stellar line-up.

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‘More Than A Feeling’ Boston frontman Tommy DeCarlo dies aged 60

Tommy DeCarlo, who performed with the classic rock band Boston for nearly 20 years, has died at age 60. The singer died following a battle with brain cancer.

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Meet Antonio Najarro, the choreographer taking Spanish dance global

From the Malaga Fair to the great theatres of the world, from the Olympic Games to Disney: Antonio Najarro's career is that of a creator who has taken Spanish dance beyond its traditional limits without ever losing its essence.

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Rihanna's LA mansion struck by gunfire while singer was inside

Reports indicate that at least one round from the 10 shots fired pierced a wall of the residence where Rihanna lives with partner A$AP Rocky and their children.