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Not 'Just Ken': Ryan Gosling helps 'Barbie' soundtrack make history

It's not just Barbie's world now - it's Ken's too. Ryan Gosling's standout song from the movie of the summer storms into the UK's top 40 alongside another 5 hits, breaking records in the plastic fantastic world.

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Anti-hero: Why are concert tickets so damn expensive?

Tickets to pop concerts have gotten out of hand. It all seemed to start with the myriad complexities barring fans from easily buying tickets to Taylor Swift’s current tour, but the problem has now engulfed Beyoncé, Coldplay and almost all stadium pop acts.

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The best albums of 2023... So far

How many have you heard?

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Watch: This week in Culture

From Barbenheimer fever to the tragic passing of Sinéad O'Connor, here's your weekly roundup of all things culture.

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WATCH: Vigil for Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor

Tributes stream from political leaders to pop stars for singer Sinead O'Connor, who was remembered for her powerful voice and willingness to court controversy.

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Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner dies in Los Angeles aged 77

Meisner was in the band when they released 'Hotel California' in 1976, one of the most popular songs in rock history, but left a year later to launch a successful solo career.

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WATCH: Tourists, locals fired up as Bayonne festival kicks off

Located in the Baque country, locals from Bayonne welcomed people to the streets for their annual festival.

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Why nothing compares to 'Nothing Compares 2 U'

Why nothing compares to 'Nothing Compares 2 U'...

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Why Sinéad O’Connor’s protest on SNL still matters

As we remember a talented singer, it’s also fitting that we celebrate an outspoken artist who risked it all to remain steadfast in her beliefs.

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Culture Re-View: Our top 5 Rolling Stones songs on Mick Jagger's 80th

26 July 1943: Mick Jagger is born

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Spotify: Record jump in active users in second-quarter

The 27% year-on-year increase can be explained in part by the sharp rise in new listeners from 'Gen Z', the segment of the population born between 1997 and 2010.

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Why is Egypt saying 'funk you' to Dutch museum's 'Kemet' exhibition?

What was meant to be an empowering celebration of "Egypt in hip-hop, jazz, soul and funk" has instead turned into a culture war...

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No seal of approval: Barack Obama branded 'war criminal' by singer

The former president of the US has been slammed by Boygenius singer-songwriter after including the band's song ‘Not Strong Enough’ on his summer playlist.

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WATCH: Wreath placed on Tony Bennett's Hollywood Walk of Fame star

A wreath was placed on Tony Bennett's Hollywood Walk of Fame star Friday after the legendary recording artist's death was announced.

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Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016. His final album, the 2021 release 'Love for Sale,' featured duets with Lady Gaga on the title track, 'Night and Day' and songs by American composer, Cole Porter.

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Blur: Every album ranked from worst to best

The Colchester band have reunited and are releasing their new album on 21 July. Time for Euronews Culture to look back at their discography and do a cheeky ranking...

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Police release new details on 2Pac murder investigation, 27 years on

The unsolved case of who killed Tupac Shakur has been opened again, nearly 30 years after the rapper’s murder.

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UK music brought in €7.7bn in tourism - but is the scene healthy?

Music brought in over £6.6bn and 14 million tourists to the UK’s economy last year, a new study has found. The study highlights the country’s continued cultural soft power and raises questions over unintended effects of constraining British artists to domestic tours post-Brexit.

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The newest star joining Madame Tussauds waxy Hall of Fame is...

The newest star joining Madame Tussauds waxy Hall of Fame this July is...

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Jane Birkin: An icon's life in pictures

Following the Franco-British actress, singer and style icon's death at the age of 76, Euronews Culture takes a look at her fascinating life - in pictures.