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‘F*ck their art’: Why is Serj Tankian slamming Imagine Dragons?

System of a Down's Serj Tankian has criticised Imagine Dragons for going ahead with their controversial gig in Azerbaijan, stating that they’re "not good human beings, as far as I’m concerned.”

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Justin Timberlake arrested and accused of drunk driving

Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island, authorities said.

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Rod Stewart booed by German crowd for Ukraine support

The legendary singer has been outspoken against Russia's invasion of Ukraine – but concert goers in Germany last week didn’t want to hear it.

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Art Basel, Pixar's 'Inside Out 2', and a return to Westeros with a new series of 'House of the Dragon' - here's what to see, do and listen to this weekend.

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Why R.E.M. performing live again is such a big deal

R.E.M. took to the stage at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony to perform an acoustic rendition of their hit ‘Losing My Religion’.

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Taylor Swift announces the end of an Era(s Tour)

The end is nigh for what is already the highest-grossing tour of all time...

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Sultry sounds: Study reveals what music people prefer during sex

What is the most popular music genre in the bedroom? Who's the most popular artist when it comes to getting in the mood? And how many people have admitted to wearing AirPods during sex? All is revealed.

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What is Ireland’s YES Festival?

Ireland’s first all-female festival takes place at various locations across the north west for the next four days. The YES Festival will feature over 40 events and more than 30 female artists from the nations involved in the ULYSSES European Odyssey project.

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Massive Attack protests Georgia’s attack on 'basic human rights'

The band's announcement comes as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Georgia recently, protesting a parliament-approved law regulating the media and NGOs, which for many echoes similar legislation in Russia.

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Martin Shkreli facing new lawsuit over world’s rarest album

The disgraced "pharma bro" has been accused of retaining digital copies and sharing recordings of the rarest album on earth - an album he was forced to sell following his 2017 conviction.

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More boycotting UK music festivals over Barclays links to Israel

After the mass exodus of artists at The Great Escape, more are dropping out of this weekend's Download Festival and next month's Latitude - all over their sponsorship links with Barclays Bank. And more could follow.

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French pop icon and singer Françoise Hardy dies aged 80

Françoise Hardy's career spanned six decades, and many of her songs have become classics of the French repertoire. Beyond her celebrated brand of melancholic pop, she was a style icon and an actress, one of France’s biggest stars.

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UK music festivals continue to lag on gender representation

New research shows that on average this year at UK music festivals, 63% of acts are male artists or all-male bands, compared to just 21% of female solo artists or bands.

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15,000 European artists earn more than €10k, according to Spotify data

New data from Spotify shows how much European artists are earning through royalties. But how healthy is the industry?

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Why might the UK’s biggest music festival skip 2026?

“The fallow year is important because it gives the land a rest, and it gives the cows a chance to stay out for longer and reclaim their land,” says Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis.

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Will the Netherlands stop taking part in Eurovision?

The Netherlands has warned it may pull out of future Eurovision Song Contests after this year's contestant, Joost Klein, was disqualified.

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The Beatles biopics: Who are rumoured to be the Fab Four on screen?

Sam Mendes’ four Beatles biopics have reportedly got a cast. It looks mighty promising. However, the rumoured casting is not to everyone’s liking...

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Charli XCX's 'Brat': Euronews Culture's verdict

Euronews Culture delivers its verdict on Charli XCX's sixth album 'Brat', a masterful attempt to recreate a night out in 15 tracks.

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Latitude Festival 2024: Musicians dropping out over Barclays links

Several musicians are dropping out of the upcoming UK music festival Latitude, over its sponsorship with Barclays and the bank’s ties to Israel. These announcements come shortly after the major boycott of The Great Escape in Brighton last month, also due to its ties with Barclays.

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Ukraine's biggest music festival to return this July

ATLAS festival returns to Kyiv, renamed as ATLAS UNITED, for the first time since Russia's invasion.