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Jon Bon Jovi praised for talking distressed woman off bridge edge

American rockstar Jon Bon Jovi has been commended by the Metro Nashville Police Department after he talked a woman off the ledge of a bridge.

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Everything you need to know about the MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards are set for tonight, with Taylor Swift leading the nominations and potentially making history as the most-awarded artist ever.

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Fired conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner hits back with new orchestra

Disgraced conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner has announced his new musical ensemble following his termination from the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras (MCO) this year after he hit a singer.

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'This machine sues fascists': The White Stripes are suing Donald Trump

Rock band The White Stripes add their name to an ever growing list of artists who are suing Donald Trump over the illegal use of their songs in campaign videos. The band highlight the “flagrant misappropriation” of their hit song ‘Seven Nation Army’.

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Fans angry at Beyoncé snub for the Country Music Awards

The Country Music Awards nominations have been announced and one superstar is noticeably absent from the list...

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Blur vs Oasis 'Battle of Britpop' to hit the stage next year

Bucket hats are making a comeback... Oasis has announced a reunion tour... Blur released a live album... The 90s are back, and hitting the West End next year.

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Oscar-winning 'My Heart Will Go On' lyricist Will Jennings dies at 80

The American lyricist wrote more than 500 songs for some of the world's most legendary singers, including Céline Dion, Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow - and became known as a maestro of cinematic ballads.

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Noel Gallagher to be added to National Portrait Gallery

Noel Gallagher has said he is "thrilled and honoured" to have his portrait added to the National Portrait Gallery. Let’s hope Liam doesn’t get jealous...

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Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl half-time show

One of rap's biggest stars will headline next year's Super Bowl half-time show, the biggest sports event in the US. It draws tens of millions of viewers - as well as being broadcast around the world.

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English Teacher win the 2024 Mercury Prize

Leeds band English Teacher won at a muted ceremony for their album 'This Could Be Texas'.

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Spotify wins legal victory over Eminem in five-year licensing dispute

After a complicated back and forth legal process, Spotify has won the case even though a court found it had been streaming Eminem's songs without a licence.

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Donald Trump ordered to stop using soul hit co-written by Isaac Hayes

A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump and his campaign to stop using the song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' amid a lawsuit filed by soul legend Isaac Hayes' estate.

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Why the Paris Olympics and Paralympics deserves a musical album

As one way of keeping the summer festivities going, how about we bring back the Olympics album to celebrate the great music of Paris 2024.

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Oasis ticket controversy: Is dynamic pricing legal in the EU?

After selling out 17 shows for their reunion tour, Oasis have faced criticism for using Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing option.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in September 2024

From euphoric Swedish pop to sensual British triphop via a peerless theatrical rock opus, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' 'Wild God': Euronews Culture's Verdict

In his latest album, Nick Cave continues to confront grief and finds a new level of absolution.

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Film of the Week: 'Emilia Pérez' – Audiard’s Cannes-winning triumph

Following 'A Prophet' (2009), ‘Dheepan’ (2015) and 'Paris, 13th District' (2021), French director Jacques Audiard orchestrates a barnstorming comeback. His Mexico-set gangster trans musical featuring gender transitioning, cartels, gorgeous choreographies and songs about vaginoplasty is unmissable.

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Elvis, Taylor Swift, and Beach Boys items for grabs in Hollywood sale

Elvis items are front and centre of this mega-Hollywood and music auction.

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Venice 2024 review: ‘Maria’ – Angelina Jolie’s (divine?) Callas

Chilean director Pablo Larraín rounds off his trilogy of tragic women with his Maria Callas biopic, starring Angelina Jolie. Divine diva or does it miss the high notes?

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I saw Oasis on their final tour, here's why you should be excited

Euronews Culture critic Jonny Walfisz looks back on the life-changing experience of seeing Oasis on their ill-fated 'Dig Out Your Soul' tour in 2009.