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Prosecutors drop charges in 'Hotel California' stolen lyrics case

Prosecutors have dismissed charges against three men accused of conspiring to sell original handwritten lyrics for the well-known Eagles' song 'Hotel California.'

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Bad Seeds rejoice – Why is 2024 such a big year for Nick Cave fans?

A new album. A series adaptation of Nick Cave's second novel. And three major album anniversaries for the Bad Seeds. Here's why 2024 is a big year for fans of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

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Horror, humour and music: Is Fantasporto the ultimate film festival?

The 44th edition of the Porto International Film Festival has a varied selection for all tastes, with around 100 films on show at the Batalha Cinema Centre.

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Super Tuesday spinoff: Which US celebrity should be president?

Euronews Culture goes on the campaign trail with our handpicked selection of who could (and should) be the US' future celebrity president.

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US orchestra plays ancient instruments at Milan's Teatro alla Scala

Centuries-old Italian-made instruments took centre stage for conductor Gianandrea Noseda's triumphant return to Milan's Teatro alla Scala, leading the U.S. National Symphony Orchestra.

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Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour sentenced to prison for protest anthem

Singer Hajipour received a three-year, eight-month sentence on charges of “propaganda against the system” and “encouraging people to protest.” He won a Grammy last year, presented by US first lady Jill Biden, for his song 'Baraye' - "a powerful and poetic call for freedom and women’s rights.”

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Donald Trump ordered to stop using Sinéad O’Connor’s hit song

Nothing Compares 2 Trump When It Comes To Contaminating Great Songs.

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Eurovision: Israel U-turns and agrees to controversial lyrics change

Threatened with exclusion, Israel has finally agreed to change its controversial song entry...

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in March 2024

From lush Mancunian rock-pop to sinister synth-metal, via the greatest hip-hop album ever made, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

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BRIT Awards 2024: RAYE makes history with record number of wins

Singer-songwriter RAYE made history last night, winning six of the seven prizes she was nominated for. She beats the likes of Blur, Adele and Harry Styles in terms of wins at a single ceremony.

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Cultural Digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

A pinball wizard's playground in Paris, Spice up your life with 'Dune: Part Two' and the TV show everyone's talking about. Here's what to see and do in Europe this week.

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Cyndi Lauper joins forces with ABBA Voyage firm for immersive concert

Lauper plans to create an "immersive theatre piece" reflecting her upbringing in New York and the influential women in her life.

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Explaining the grim allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs

Amidst a string of recent sexual misconduct allegations, Sean "Diddy" Combs now faces another damning lawsuit, this time from a producer involved in his 2023 Grammy-nominated album.

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Eurovision 2024: Does Israel face disqualification?

The tug-of-war between Eurovision and Israel continues, as two songs – ‘October Rain’ and its runner up ‘Dance Forever’ - have reportedly been rejected for their "political" nature. Israel has until 11 March to submit a song that complies with the Eurovision rules.

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The queer vegan punk band changing perceptions on the Faroe Islands

Ahead of their third album launch, Euronews Culture spoke to Fríði Djurhuus, frontman of the barnstorming Faroese band Joe & the Shitboys.

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Jam Master Jay killing: Two men found guilty of murder of Run-DMC star

Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay’s godson Karl Jordan Jr and childhood friend Ronald Washington were convicted of killing the DJ, nearly 22 years after rap star's death.

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SXM Festival: The Franco-Dutch clubbing extravaganza in the Caribbean

The French-Dutch island of Saint Martin is about to be taken over by SXM Festival, one of the best new techno and house festivals of recent years.

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Andrey Gugnin wins at Classic Piano International Competition

The prestigious competition featured 70 pianists from around the world, with finalists performing alongside the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra in Dubai.

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Musical love triangle: Pattie Boyd’s love letters go under the hammer

The letters, which go on auction at Christie’s next month among other memorabilia, give insight into the love triangle between Pattie Boyd, Beatle George Harrison and his friend Eric Clapton.

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Why is this UK singer having to deny antisemitism accusations?

“From The River To The Sea” is viewed by many pro-Israel supporters as a way to call for the eradication of the Israeli state.