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Dolly Parton offered to try experimental cancer drugs, sister reveals

Even as she faced the end of her life, Dolly Parton’s sister has revealed the country music icon was still considering how she could help out others.

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Overlooked masterpieces: What are the most underrated albums of all time?

Euronews Culture champions the albums which are too often overlooked and deserve far more love than they get.

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Rock en Seine festival: audio description becomes the eyes of the visually impaired

For the first time, Rock en Seine offers live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted people, with a voice describing movements, lights and emotions on stage, so they can fully experience the show.

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Why are Dolly Parton fans lashing out at Donald Trump?

Donald Trump's order for flags to be lowered at half-mast to honour Dolly Parton has been met with applause. However, some fans are pointing out that Trump's tribute rings a false note, as Parton's literacy initiative is suffering under Republican rule...

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A life in quotes and one-liners: Dolly Parton’s wit and wisdom

Celebrated country music star Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy of music, films and charity work, as well as plenty of humour and wisdom. Here are some of her most memorable quotes.

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In pictures: The world pays tribute to Dolly Parton

Fans, landmarks and institutions are honouring the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist, with Nashville landmarks and New York’s Empire State Building lighting up in pink.

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'Unique and irreplaceable': Dolly Parton tributes from public figures and celebrities

Tributes have been paid after the news that Dolly Parton, one of the most legendary artists in country music history, has died at the age of 80.

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Country music icon Dolly Parton dies aged 80, family announces

The singer, songwriter and actress was one of the most influential figures in country music and shaped music and popular culture over a career spanning decades.

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Australia bans AI-generated music from its official charts

Australia's move comes as AI music floods streaming platforms, with a new study finding 38.5% of music released globally in July involved AI.

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Has there been pressure on Russian stadium to cancel planned Kanye West concerts?

Only a week after two shows in St Petersburg were announced, Kanye West’s upcoming gigs seem to have been cancelled – as the venue hosting the concerts say it is not hosting the controversial artist. There are reports that the venue came under pressure from Moscow to cancel the shows...

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Are we getting more Oasis shows in 2027 – and will any be in mainland Europe?

Oasis fans are getting increasingly impatient about when new concert dates will be announced...

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Dolly Parton shares health update and considers ‘avatar performances’ in future

The 80-year-old country legend has shared an update on her health after being forced to cancel her Vegas residency. She has also said she is considering “avatar performances” in the future...

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

From the pastel portraiture of Norwegian artist Asta Nørregaard, to the post-apocalyptic action of Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars', here's what's on this week's cultural agenda.

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Reggaeton star Wisin launches University of Perreo to preserve the history of the genre

The Puerto Rican artist has announced a new institution dedicated to studying and preserving the history of reggaeton, a project that already has a website and a 15-day countdown.

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Diamonds or duds: Are these the most overrated albums of all time?

Time to kill some sacred cows... Euronews Culture throws caution to the wind and reappraises the albums which are too often and perhaps wrongly elevated to 'masterpiece' status.

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Quevedo overtakes Rosalía and becomes Spain's most streamed artist on Spotify

The artist tops the Swedish platform's summer ranking, which estimates each artist's monthly streams, overtaking his Catalan colleague and Rels B.

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Alarming study reveals that almost 40 per cent of music released globally in July 2026 used AI

The use of AI in music creation continues to be a divisive topic and recent figures confirm that the onslaught of AI-generated tracks is not slowing down. Worse, certain artists are becoming more open about using the controversial technology.

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Why is this Christian metal band suing Netflix over 'KPop Demon Hunters'?

The complaint focuses on the recently announced KPop Demon Hunters live tour, which the metal band claims causes “almost complete overlap” and will cause confusion...

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Céline Dion reveals she relied on Valium over 17 years of undiagnosed illness

The singer spent years hiding her symptoms before being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in 2022.

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When new albums drop, traffic deaths rise, study finds

A new US study found that traffic deaths rose 15% on days when major albums by artists including Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny were released and music streaming surged.