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Why is Lizzo quitting the music industry?

The Grammy Award-winning singer, who has been accused and sued for sexual harassment, racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment by her dancers, is apparently throwing in the towel...

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

From Dutch tronies to super powered period dramas and Beyoncé's heckin' good hoedown, the Easter bunny brings more than just chocolate goodies this weekend.

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Beyoncé's country album 'Cowboy Carter': Euronews Culture's verdict

Queen B's 8th album has dropped - and two members of the Euronews Culture team share their verdict.

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Queer artists urge UK’s Eurovision entry to boycott competition

The open letter from Queers for Palestine claims that Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision "would enable and cover up its war crimes and crimes against humanity.”

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Beyoncé is back with 'Cowboy Carter' - and her longest tracklist yet

Queen B's 8th album drops tomorrow - and we now know the tracklist. Here's everything you need to know.

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Bruce Springsteen receives top UK honour while biopic in the works

Bruce Springsteen has been made a fellow of the UK's Ivors Academy - the first international songwriter to do so. He will receive the award in May. And then there’s a music biopic in the works – with a rather inspired casting decision for the role of Springsteen.

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Listen to how music sounded and spread in 17th century England

The sale and distribution of popular songs was completely different in the 17th century but there are still some elements which remain within today's music industry right across the continent...

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US authorities raid Diddy’s homes as part of sex trafficking probe

Hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faces multiple lawsuits over alleged sexual assault and rape. It is not clear whether the search is related to any of the allegations.

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Does YUNGBLUD's own 'affordable' music festival have good intent?

The '11 Minutes' and 'The Funeral' singer announced his £49.50 (€58) festival with a free show in Camden Market.

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Pattie Boyd’s personal collection sells for €3.2 million at auction

Pattie Boyd’s collection blew past pre-sale estimates. It included letters, photos and artwork that gave insight into her life and infamous love triangle with George Harrison and Eric Clapton.

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International artists break the language barrier in Spotify streams

Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, and Korean lead the pack for performance in languages other than English, according to Spotify's Loud & Clear report.

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Rare Beatles record found in charity shop sells for nearly €5,000

A unique find in a London charity shop... But what are the rarest and more expensive Beatles albums out there?

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Singer R. Kelly appeals to overturn 30-year sex crime sentence

The R&B singer was sentenced to 30 years in prison for illegal sexual activity and child porn production in June 2022. Now, his lawyer is arguing that federal prosecutors failed to prove Kelly's sexual depravity was part of a criminal enterprise.

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

Seaside exhibitions, lesbian crime capers, and new music from Justin Timberlake and Kacey Musgraves.

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Does AI spell disaster for the music industry?

The last 100 years have been revolutionary for music but is technology still bringing positive change for the industry?

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WATCH: Makeup artists celebrate Vivienne Westwood in London

Westwood was known for fusing punk with high-fashion.

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How is Olivia Rodrigo angering US Republicans on her US tour?

The singer recently provided contraceptive kits in Missouri, US, where almost all abortions have been banned after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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Glastonbury line-up 2024 announced – and it’s historic. Here's why

Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA top the bill at this year’s Glastonbury. It will be the first time ever that two out of the three headline performers will be women. But the announcement of the line-up comes as more than 20 UK festivals are cancelled or scrapped altogether.

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Why is Neil Young returning his music to Spotify?

"My decision comes as music services Apple and Amazon have started serving the same disinformation podcast features I opposed at Spotify."

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Festival watch: The unmissable European music festivals of 2024

Coachella Shmoachella. Glastonbury? Glastonblurry. Here are the 12 European music fests you don’t want to miss this year.