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Brian Eno and Bette Adriaanse explore purpose of art in new book

Brian Eno’s first book in nearly three decades, co-written with artist Bette Adriaanse, offers a playful exploration of the purpose and impact of art on society.

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Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has scrapped a legal case against Universal Music and Spotify, in which he accused the companies of conspiring to boost the streams of Kendrick Lamar's diss track against him.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in January 2025

From a raw dissection of heartbreak to jazzy hip-hop sounds, via a French electro gem that’ll transport you to some strange places, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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The Weeknd delays album due to wildfires - celebs help relief efforts

One of the most anticipated albums of the start of 2025, the artist's last under the moniker 'The Weeknd', has been delayed due to the LA wildfires. Hollywood celebrities continue to donate to relief efforts.

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Donald Trump's inauguration acts have been announced

Village People have addressed their upcoming performance at Donald Trump‘s inauguration as President of the United States, acknowledging: "We know this won't make some of you happy to hear..."

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Who will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration?

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president next Monday —and speculation remains high over which music acts will perform at the high-profile ceremony. The shortlist is... well, short.

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FireAid: Benefit concert announced for LA wildfire victims

Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Disney and LA sports organisations have also pledged money and started raising funds for the victims of the LA wildfires.

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ESNS '25: Awards, hot new talent and the search for the next big thing

Ahead of Eurosonic Noorderslag, the huge music expo event that kicks off the year's musical calendar, here's the Euronews Culture guide on what to expect.

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UK government plan 30% price cap on resold tickets

The UK government has announced plans for legislation to cap the price of resale tickets to tackle touts.

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Lady Gaga joins Michael and Janet Jackson with historic new record

Mother Monster joins music royalty with a new record cemented by her duet with Bruno Mars, 'Die With A Smile'.

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Noel Gallagher joins UK supergroup for new single

Noel Gallagher has joined supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos for a new single, set to release on 19 January.

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'Music is back': Taylor Swift drives UK music sales to 20-year high

The total 2024 UK sales of recorded music topped the 2001 record of £2.2bn and Taylor Swift is to thank for a sizeable chunk, according to new figures released by the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA).

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Fires, Horrors and Gaga: The most anticipated albums arriving in 2025

From Central Cee to Mogwai, via Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey, the already announced releases of 2025 sound mighty promising. Here are the 10 albums we can't wait to hear the most in the first half of the year.

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Neil Young is now confirmed as Glastonbury headliner?

Days after railing against the festival's association with the BBC, it seems Neil Young is back on track to headline Glastonbury.

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Stormzy banned from driving for nine months

'Shut Up' rapper told to shut away his car keys after being caught using his phone while driving.

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Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury over 'corporate control' claims

Canadian rockstar Neil Young has posted a confirmation that he and his Chrome Hearts band will not play the upcoming 2025 Glastonbury.

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Viral hippos and lookalike competitions: The Big Culture Quiz of 2024

Pop (culture) quiz time!

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Would you buy and wear an adult nappy to a concert?

It would be great to start this article with a diaper joke, but the only one we know stinks...

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jay-Z's rape accuser can remain anonymous

New York Judge Analisa Torres has ruled that the woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously.

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Beyoncé triumphs at Christmas NFL and teases cryptic message for 2025

Following the spectacular success of Beyoncé's Christmas NFL game halftime show, Netflix announced it is releasing the concert as a standalone special this week. To add to the frenzy, Beyoncé has posted a cryptic message, leading fans to speculate more music may be on the way in 2025...