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Nirvana and Marc Jacobs settle lawsuit over smiley-face logo

After six years of legal battles, the legendary grunge band and luxury fashion house are reaching settlement over the use of a smiley-face logo. Lawyers for Nirvana claimed that Marc Jacobs improperly tried to associate itself with the band through the use of the image.

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Queens of the Stone Age unexpectedly cancel European tour dates

The rock band has cancelled several European dates to allow lead singer Josh Homme to return to US for “emergency surgery.”

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Rumours confirmed: Stevie Nicks’ Barbie doll has been re-released

The doll, originally released in October last year as part of the Barbie Music Series, was re-released this week. But bad news for fans: it’s already sold out.

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Hip-hop icons Cypress Hill set to make 1996 Simpsons joke come true

The show The Simpsons has become notorious for some of its episodes and jokes becoming eerily accurate. After a joke in a 1996 episode, the London Symphony Orchestra are to play Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday album at Royal Albert Hall.

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Why has ex-Mecano founder Nacho Cano been arrested?

The renowned music producer and former member of Mecano has been arrested and subsequently released - and stirred up quite the conspiracy theory for his arrest.

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Gilles Peterson shares how he curates Worldwide Festival

This year's Worldwide Festival took place on a backdrop of the UK and French elections. In such a divided time, organiser Gilles Peterson talks to Euronews Culture about music's unifying qualities.

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Singer Shirley Bassey receives top honour from the King Charles III

Bassey, known for recording the Bond songs ‘Goldfinger’, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ and ‘Moonraker’ said that receiving the rare honour from King Charles III made her more nervous than singing for him.

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Fyre Fest scammer buddies up with Donald Trump for presidential race

Covicted fellon Billy McFarland, who gained notoriety as the scam artist behind Fyre Fest, is reportedly arranging meetings with rappers for former president and fellow convicted fellon Donald Trump. Here’s why.

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Young classical musicians convene in Rolle for 20th Ozawa Academy

The Seiji Ozawa International Academy celebrates its 20th edition, months after the death of its founder.

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Nicki Minaj cancels festival slot in Romania over 'safety concerns'

Nicki Minaj abruptly cancelled her headlining performance at Romania’s SAGA Festival due to a planned protest today in the city.

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What’s the controversy over Beyoncé’s new wax statue in Paris?

Beyoncé now has her wax double at the famous Paris museum Musée Grévin. And it’s not going down too well...

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Everything we learnt at Glastonbury this Saturday

Coldplay headlined after a jam-packed day with some of the most exciting up-and-coming talent on the music scene. Euronews Culture was on the ground to bring you the goss on Glastonbury.

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Glastonbury Festival: A day and night to remember for the ages

Dua Lipa astonishes, Marina Abramović silences, and a massive ejaculating rabbit. Everything we seen so far at Glastonbury.

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B(ard)ella Ciao, Ciao, Ciao: The story of a global resistance anthem

A poster for the upcoming French elections has got us thinking about the resistance anthem 'Bella ciao' - its history, its versatility, its borderless influence.

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Why does Marina Abramović want 7 minutes of silence at Glastonbury?

The famous Serbian conceptual artist will take to the Pyramid Stage tonight for seven minutes of silence. Why? And can she pull it off?

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How Glastonbury has changed over the years- from those who remember it

On our first full day at the festival, we inspected the three main traditions of the festival that it’s kept to throughout the years: its literal traditions, its political edge, and its welfare drive.

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Drones, heatwave and full bins: Glastonbury 2024 opening in pictures

Check out fresh pictures and footage from Glastonbury, one of the world’s most celebrated music festivals - which opened with an impressive first-time drone show this year.

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French-Spanish legend Manu Chao to release first album in 17 years

It’s been a hot minute, but he's finally back. Here's why we're excited about 'Viva Tu', Manu Chao's first album in 17 years.

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A hot and sweaty start: What we learnt arriving at Glastonbury 2024

Euronews Culture journalist Jonny Walfisz is on the scene at Glastonbury to experience the highs and lows of the UK's most impressive and arguably famous music festival. Whether you're on your way there or not, follow our essential guide to what's happening on the ground.

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SXSW drops US Army as sponsor for 2025 festival

South by Southwest - or SXSW - the annual US conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals has dropped its US Army sponsor following protests at this year's event.