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Fandom: dangerous obsession or a way of finding one's community?

Are fandoms "devoured by obsession" or valuable ways of finding a sense of belonging? Euronews spoke to two experts to find out.

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Critics call out Beyoncé for her use of an ableist slur

Beyoncé has released her seventh album, which features an ableist slur, within weeks of the artist Lizzo using the same word.

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How did Beyoncé become the biggest deal in music?

A Beyoncé releases ‘Renaissance’, we take a look at the bold career moves that have put the queen of pop on her thrown.

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Who got nominated for the Mercury Prize album of the year?

The nominations are out for one of British music's most prestigious awards featuring Wet Leg, Little Simz, Self Esteem and even Harry Styles

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Festival goers urged to shield their 'most crucial piece of equipment'

This year's festival goers have been warned to protect "one of the most crucial pieces of equipment" they own.

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Joni Mitchell returns after twenty years - but why has she been away?

The celebrated singer-songwriter is back on stage, but why has she been away?

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Would a 'touring tsar' help UK bands get EU gigs after Brexit?

A new report has stressed the damage that Brexit has done to UK musicians' ability to tour their acts in the EU.

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The challenges facing this Lyon live music festival post-Covid

For 12 years and counting, this music festival has held free live music events in and around Lyon, often in spaces not normally open to the public. But post-pandemic audience numbers are falling - leaving the future of live music uncertain.

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What are the Heavy Metal Knitting World Championships?

The knitting and heavy metal championship was held in Finland, but what do contestants actually do?

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Queen Bey: Beyoncé shatters yet another record

With new song ‘Break My Soul,’ Beyoncé has become the first woman in history to have 20 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist and 10 on the chart as a member of a group.

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Summer 2022: Nine podcasts you have to check out

Looking for a podcast to soundtrack your summer? Here are nine recommended by the Euronews Culture team.

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'Mad Men' to 'Stranger Things': shows which got old hits in the charts

Which cult TV shows have got music back in the charts?

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Former Daft Punk member goes from electronic dance to classical

One half of Daft Punk is back but this time it's classical as Thomas Bangalter composes his first piece for a symphony orchestra

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Why does anyone buy cassette tapes?

Kate Bush is back in the charts and cassettes of her albums are flying off shelves. As people rediscover their love for tapes, some indie labels swear by the 80s format.

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Music festivals in Europe that still have tickets for summer 2022

A round-up of music festivals in Europe that still have tickets available this summer.

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American musicians share dismay at Roe v Wade abortion reversal

After the Supreme Court of the US overturned the country's constitutional right for abortion, many American musicians have taken to the stage to protest the decision.

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'The world's gone mad': Kate Bush on 'Stranger Things' chart revival

The singer has her first US top 10 ever thanks to the hit Netflix show 'Stranger Things,' but how does she feel about it?

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Cape Verde music continues to top charts with new artists generation

Music is said to be Cape Verde’s biggest export and a new generation of Cape Verdean singers and songwriters continue to dominate the music charts.

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What on earth is rave aerobics?

Like the idea of dancing to 200 BPM music in fancy dress? Leni Wolf does.

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Arena di Verona celebrates 99 years with Verdi`s Aida

Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, a symbol of the Opera Festival, was performed at the Arena of Verona on Saturday night, the second day of the opening weekend.