Culture news Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of drugging and raping three men Three men have accused hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of plying them with drinks laced with drugs, then raping them while they were unconscious. 13/12/2024
Culture news Elton John slams legalisation of marijuana in US and Canada "I maintain that it's addictive," Sir Elton tells Time, which named him Icon of the Year. He spoke to the publication about his belief that marijuana never should’ve been legalised in America and Canada. 12/12/2024
Modern Nomads Meet Kazakhstan’s artists reviving tradition through modern music In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet kui-pop pioneer Aktoty Bolshova and electronic music trailblazer Nazira Kassenova in Almaty to find out how they are fusing Kazakh heritage with modern sounds to inspire new global audiences. 11/12/2024
Culture news New Eurovision rules announced to 'protect' artists The new measures are there to ensure that the 2024 controversies don’t happen again, with even this year’s winner Nemo stating that they were "really sad" it had not just been "all about love and unity". 11/12/2024
Culture news Rape accusation: Jay-Z calls for accuser's identity to be revealed Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 after the MTV Video Music Awards, allegedly along with Sean "Diddy" Combs. The award-winning rapper and producer called the accusations "idiotic" and "heinous in nature." 11/12/2024
Culture news Nominees announced for the 2024 European Festival Awards Ahead of their announcement as part of ESNS in January, nominees for the 2024 European Festival Awards have been revealed. 10/12/2024
Culture news Google reveals 2024's most searched-for topics and people in UK & US Google has revealed the most searched topics in 2024, providing a snapshot of what captivated, intrigued and worried searchers online. Euronews Culture focuses on the UK and US lists. Here’s what people were Googling this year. 10/12/2024
Culture news ABBA Voyage gives UK economy huge boost, contributing £1.4 billion The virtual concert residency has attracted over two million visitors since opening in 2022 and new data shows that the production has delivered £1.4 billion (approx. €1.7 billion) in economic benefits. 10/12/2024
Culture news Data shows Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record The Eras Tour is over and the numbers are in, showing that Taylor Swift has sold more tickets than any other solo performer. 10/12/2024
Culture news Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs An updated complaint in a civil case against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs alleges that he and Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl at an after-party in 2000. Jay-Z denied the claims: “These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!!” 09/12/2024
Culture news Apple Music Classical shares biggest albums of 2024 From the popularity of Chopin to the proliferation of piano music, how are people in 2024 listening to classical music? 07/12/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift: The end of an Era(s Tour) - but not Obama's book record Taylor Swift was named Spotify’s most-played artist yesterday and ends her monumental Eras Tour this weekend. She’s also landed the biggest book launch of the year in the US with the publication of her official Era's Tour book. However, fans have noticed multiple eras - sorry, errors... 05/12/2024
Culture news A quarter of musician revenue to be lost to AI by 2028, study finds A new global economic study has underlined the threat AI poses to human musicians and artists over the next five years. 05/12/2024
Culture news Spotify Wrapped 2024: Who tops the Global, US and UK lists? TayTay, Sabrina, Billie... How many of your favourites made the lists? 04/12/2024
Culture news What links Kamala Harris, Chappell Roan and mascot Phryge this year? A list of mispronounced names and words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala Harris to Chappell Roan, via French Olympic mascot Phryge, Barry Keoghan and weight-loss drug Semaglutide. Which ones have you been struggling with? 04/12/2024
Culture news MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced The likes of Central Cee, Bashy and Ghetts will battle it out for Best Male Act, while RAYE, Nia Archives, Little Simz and Jorja Smith are all up for Best Female Act. The 2025 MOBO Awards will take place next February in Newcastle, UK. 04/12/2024
Culture news Apple Music Replay: What is the most played song of 2024? It's been a banner year for women, the biggest in global songs chart history. Taylor Swift did very well, as did a certain Mr. Kendrick Lamar with his hit diss track 'Not Like Us'. 04/12/2024
Culture news Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson dies aged 69 Eminem disparaged his mother in many of his hit songs, with Debbie Nelson even suing her son for defamation in 1999. Over the years, their relationship seemed less tense, with the rapper apologizing for some of his lyrics. 04/12/2024
Culture news Kneecap share '10 Rules To Live By’- reaffirm solidarity for Palestine “Be outspoken, leave your mark and stand up for your people. Stand up for Palestine, and stand up for oppressed people around the world.” 03/12/2024
Culture news Village People singer thanks Trump for using 'Y.M.C.A.' Trump is notorious for using music at his campaign rallies without the artists’ permission. However, one musician is happy that Trump used his song - and has denied that it is a "gay anthem"... 03/12/2024