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Under pressure: Will Italy allow Kanye 'Ye' West to perform in July?

The European leg of controversial rapper’s 2026 tour has so far been derailed by several cancellations over his past antisemitic remarks. Gigs in UK, France, Poland and Switzerland have already been axed, and his upcoming Italian concert is now under pressure from trade unions and politicians.

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Ravers in Marseille fear harsh French crackdown on free parties

In Marseille, France, revellers gathered to celebrate before the final adoption of the law tightening the penalties for ‘unauthorised parties’.

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Film of the Week: 'Michael' - It's bad. It's really, really bad

The King of Pop is back... And whatever you think of him, you’ll wish he wasn’t.

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New Prince single released on 10th anniversary of his death

The gorgeous piano ballad has been released on the 10th anniversary of the singer's death. It may feature on a new, "never-before-released" Prince album which will come out later this year.

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South Korean police seeking to arrest BTS agency chairman Bang Si-Hyuk

South Korean police are seeking to arrest Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over alleged investor fraud tied to the company’s IPO, in a case that could impact the K-pop giant as BTS resumes touring.

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Thousands of artists call on fans to boycott Eurovision over Israel

Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.

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‘This is a sacrilege’: Nancy Sinatra calls out Donald Trump

Donald Trump recently posted a clip of Frank Sinatra singing his seminal hit song ‘My Way’. No context. Just the clip. And now, Frank's daughter Nancy is speaking out...

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Russia's Pussy Riot hits Europe with punk art manifesto

The mission: struggle, protest, resistance. The means: provocation, performance, punk rock. The famous Russian group Pussy Riot is on a European tour with a performance based on Maria Alyokhina's books.

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Singing truth to power: The best protest songs of the past 10 years

Musicians have always harnessed the power of music to protest war, inequality and oppression, in the aim of promoting positive change. Euronews Culture delves into the best protest songs of the last decade.

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Amy Winehouse’s father loses claim over sale of daughter’s belongings

Mitch Winehouse, acting as the administrator of the British singer’s estate, claimed her stylist and another friend profited from selling items at auctions in the US.

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Kneecap back ‘Stop The Game’ campaign protesting Ireland v Israel game

Several high profile figures from the music world are backing a campaign to boycott the upcoming Ireland v Israel football game: "Playing Israel is supporting Genocide.”

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More EU countries cancel Kanye West gigs - Can the tour still happen?

Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as more European countries are turning their backs on the controversial rapper amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.

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David Bowie’s musical legacy brought to life in London immersive show

A new immersive exhibition, 'David Bowie: You’re Not Alone', is opening in London, inviting fans to step inside the world of the “Starman” himself.

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Music producer Swizz Beatz: 'The best thing you can be is original'

Grammy-winning music producer and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz tells Euronews Culture how technology is reshaping creativity, why originality still stands out, and what keeps drawing him back to the Middle East.

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Listen to Lana Del Rey’s James Bond theme for new 007 video game

Lana Del Rey previously recorded a song for the film 'Spectre' but the track was rejected by the Bond producers. Second time lucky...

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Record Store Day 2026: What releases should you be looking for?

Here are our picks for the best Record Store Day 2026 releases.

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Massive Attack and Tom Waits team up for powerful ICE protest song

"Across the western hemisphere, state authoritarianism and the militarisation of police forces are fusing again with neo-fascist politics." Massive Attack have teamed up with Tom Waits for a haunting and incredibly powerful protest song, titled 'Boots On The Ground'.

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Inside London’s new museum: V&A East launches Black music exhibition

London’s newest museum, V&A East, is opening in Stratford this weekend. Its debut exhibition, “The Music is Black: A British Story,” explores 125 years of Black British music, tracing its influence across genres, identity and culture.

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Preserving Karabakh’s musical heritage

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Karabakh’s music traditions combine performance, storytelling and improvisation, preserving cultural heritage across generations.

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Kanye West postpones French concert a week after UK ban

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez was trying to prevent Kanye West from performing at Marseille's Velodrome stadium on 11 June, because of his anti-Semitic comments.