Now playing Next Culture news Björk and Rosalía release song ‘Oral’ to fight industrial fish farming The profits of Björk and Rosalía's new song, ‘Oral’, will help pay the legal fees of the people of Fjord Seyðisfjörður, who are protesting foreign-owned salmon farming operations. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Here's how Spotify's new measures aim to boost revenue for artists The measures include combating artificial streaming by imposing charges on labels and distributors, setting a 1,000-stream threshold for track monetisation, and introducing new policies for noise recordings. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The Rolling Stones announce 2024 tour - But what's behind that tongue? The octogenarians of rock'n'roll are heading to the States next year. Ever wondered what that tongue logo is all about? 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK during state banquet King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK for "their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience" during formal state visit of South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: The 60-year anniversary of JFK’s assassination 22 November 1963: The assassination of JFK. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler to auction 120 of his guitars next year A quarter of the sale total will go to the British Red Cross and other charities. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend There is apparently enough evidence for rapper (and Rihanna's partner) A$AP Rockyto stand trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Design John Lennon’s psychedelic pool mosaic heads to auction A piece of John Lennon’s artistic legacy is about to go up for auction. At the heart of Bonhams ‘Rock, Pop & Film’ sale on 29 November is the iconic ‘Psychedelic Eye’ mosaic, commissioned by the musician in 1965. The work is estimated to fetch up to six figures. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: Happy Birthday Björk - What's your favourite album? On this day: Happy Birthday to Björk, who turns 58 today. 21/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kanye West drops first song since antisemitic meltdowns. Hit or flop? Kanye "Ye" West has released a new song, ‘Vultures’, his first since antisemitic meltdowns cratered his career. And not only is it hot trash - he’s actually doubling down... CONTENT WARNING: This article features strong language. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Shakira reaches deal on Day 1 of her tax fraud trial in Spain Under the deal, Shakira is to receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of €7 million. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse Rap artist Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of rape and abuse by singer and former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. No terms of the settlement agreement were disclosed. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Kurt Cobain: Cigarettes and guitar sale break records at auction The Nirvana frontman's pack of cigarettes and his left-handed Fender Mustang electric guitar played in his final public performance before he tragically died in April 1994 both sold for record prices at auction. 20/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Latin stars win big at first Spain-hosted Latin Grammys The first Latin Grammys held outside of South America saw big wins for Shakira, Karol G, and Natalia Lafourcade. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces rape claims from ex-partner Cassie The rap artist and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of rape and sexual abuse by his former partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Glastonbury tickets finally go on sale: Here's what you need to know After an inexplicable delay and amid swirling rumours, the first set of tickets will go on sale for 2024’s Glastonbury Festival tonight. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Gwyneth Paltrow viral ski trial to debut as a musical in London “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” - which is based on the infamous court trial between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson that took place earlier this year – will debut in December. It’s already taken a piste of our hearts. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Why has Roger Waters been denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay? “They do it because I believe in human rights, and I speak openly about the genocide of the Palestinian people.” 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Why are conservative Muslims protesting Coldplay gigs in Indonesia? Protests and demonstrations have taken place in Jakarta over British band Coldplay's LGBTQ+ support. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news How much would you pay for Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes? How much would you pay for Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes? 16/11/2023