Culture news

AC/DC return to Europe for first tour in eight years

The 'Back in Black' band will shred their way across the continent with a somewhat changed line-up.

13 February 2024

Culture news

Has public opinion turned against Taylor Swift?

Swift is at the top of her game critically and commercially, but is she now more corporation than artist?

11 February 2024

Culture news

Sanremo winning song celebrates life's rollercoaster of emotions

Angelina Mango won the 74th edition of the Sanremo Festival with her song 'Noia (Boredom)', while Geolier finished runner-up and Annalisa third. Euronews Culture takes a look at the fifth and final night of the contest.

11 February 2024

Destinations

I didn’t know what to expect from Warsaw. Now it’s my favourite city

Struggling to decide on your next city break? Here’s why it should be Warsaw.

10 February 2024

Lifestyle

"Rave in the nave" Canterbury Cathedral hosts silent disco

Party people swapped out the warehouse for their local cathedral in Canterbury for a 90s nostalgia night in the garden of England.

9 February 2024

Culture news

Sanremo 2024: Crowe mocks Travolta, Ramazzotti calls for peace

On the third evening of the Sanremo festival, the second half of the competing artists performed. Special guests were Ramazzotti and Morandi but there was also room for another Hollywood legend at the Ariston: Russell Crowe performed and poked fun at John Travolta.

9 February 2024

Lifestyle

Football club Man Utd and The Stone Roses launch new Adidas collection

The unique collection draws inspiration from the ‘Madchester’ era and combines football, fashion, and music.

9 February 2024

Culture news

European dance music royalty Darude whips up a storm with new album

The Finnish DJ, producer and songwriter's latest release, 'Together', has monster summer hits you're going to be playing on road trips this year. Euronews Culture speaks to the European EDM legend...

9 February 2024

Culture news

Bizarre clip of John Travolta in Sanremo withdrawn from Italian TV

The moment was described as "one of the most terrifying gags in TV history" by the Sanremo organisers themselves as it appears to have been removed from any RAI official channel.

8 February 2024

Culture news

MOBO Awards 2024: Central Cee, RAYE and Little Simz win top honours

The 26th edition of the MOBO Awards, a celebration of Black musical talent in the UK and beyond, took place at the Utility Arena Sheffield.

8 February 2024

Culture news

How do we 'feel' music? New research suggests it could be universal

What kind of music gets your feet tapping? A Finnish study found that people from different cultures reported the same bodily sensations when listening to the same songs.

8 February 2024

Culture news

Eurovision 2024: What's the controversy over Spain’s ‘Zorra’ entry?

Call a man a ‘zorro’, he’s a rascal. Call a woman ‘zorra’, she’s a slag. Warning: This article contains language some people may find offensive. Right from the start.

6 February 2024

Culture news

John Cage’s 639-year organ performance just changed chords

The piece, called “As Slow As Possible” by the late US composer John Cage, won’t finish until the year 2640. The next chord change is in 2 years.

6 February 2024

Art

The Beatles only painting sells at auction for more than €1.5 million

The sale of the work, considered the only artwork created collectively by the four band members, far exceeded its high estimate.

6 February 2024

Culture news

Killer Mike issues statement following arrest at 2024 Grammys

US rapper Killer Mike has dismissed his arrest at the Grammy Awards ceremony, where he won three major awards, as "a speed bump". He is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

6 February 2024

Culture news

Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift's new album

Taylor Swift announced her 11th studio album while accepting Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys last night. Here's everything we know (including the tracklist)...

5 February 2024

Culture news

Grammys 2024: Winners and key takeaways from a dramatic evening

Taylor Swift makes history and announces a new album... Barbie triumphant... Killer Mike arrested... The Grammys bring excitement and drama.

5 February 2024

Culture news

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

Agnieszka Holland's 'Green Border' (and our exclusive interview with the Polish director), The Hexagon Cup, and Adele announcing a Munich residency - what to see and do in Europe this week.

3 February 2024

Culture news

Mark Knopfler’s guitars sell for more than €10 million at auction

The final total, including buyer's premium, was confirmed at £8,840,160 (approx. €10,333,000). Knopfler will donate a quarter of the sales proceeds to various charities, including the British Red Cross and wildlife conservationists Tusk.

1 February 2024

Culture news

Daft Punk are back... Sort of

The defunct French electro house band may be coming back...

1 February 2024