Culture news Everything we know about Sam Mendes' four Beatles biopic movies Sony and director Sam Mendes have just announced plans to produce four unique Beatles biopics, each dedicated to one of the band's iconic members. Here's everything we know so far... 21/02/2024
Culture news Stayin' Alive? 86-year-old Ridley Scott may direct Bee Gees biopic A biopic on the three Gibb brothers who changed disco has been in production since 2019. 20/02/2024
Culture news J.Lo is back with a visual album... but is it any good? The Latin American pop star has written a sequel album and film about her relationship with actor Ben Affleck. 16/02/2024
Culture news Sony reportedly buys half of Michael Jackson's music catalogue The estimated deal values Michael Jackson's entire catalogue at $1.2 billion (€1.1 billion), which would make it the most valuable transaction in history. 12/02/2024
Culture news Here's everything we know about Beyoncé's upcoming 'Act II' album The megastar unveiled her follow up to 2022's "Renaissance" through an unexpected Super Bowl commercial - and now, we have a release date. 12/02/2024
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... 09/02/2024
Culture news Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in February 2024 From feverish indie soundscapes to 90s Californian alt-rock via melodic stadium anthems, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month. 07/02/2024
Culture news Brit Awards 2024: Raye makes history with seven nominations This year's Brit Awards shortlist also includes Central Cee, J Hus, Dua Lipa, Blur, Calvin Harris, Young Fathers, Dave, and Little Simz among the nominated artists. 24/01/2024
Culture news Boney M founder and Daddy Cool Frank Farian dies aged 82 Farian was behind hits like 'Rasputin' and 'Daddy Cool', making Boney M a treasured reference in disco funk. 23/01/2024
Culture news Mary Weiss, lead singer of The Shangri-Las, dies at 75 Mary Weiss, lead singer of the 1960s pop group The Shangri-Las, has died at the age of 75. Who were The Shangri-Las and why do they still matter to this day? 22/01/2024
Culture news Interview: Nile Rodgers on the 'fantastic' potential of AI in music Euronews Culture spoke with the legendary Nile Rodgers at Davos 2024, where we riffed about his nonprofit organisation, AI, and the evolving landscape of the music industry. 19/01/2024
Cinema Take a first look at the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black' 'Back to Black', directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, looks at the life and career of Amy Winehouse, from her early days as a jazz singer in north London to international fame as a Grammy-winner. 12/01/2024
Culture news Female pop stars dominate UK music charts: Does more need to be done? Despite female pop stars celebrating a record-breaking year on the UK singles chart, 2023 was still a mixed year for recognising the talent and achievements of women in the industry. 03/01/2024
Culture news In Memoriam 2023: A look back at the music icons who died this year From the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" Tina Turner, to the iconic lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, here are some of the musical legends that we lost this year and who will be greatly missed. 30/12/2023
Art Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of Colombian pop star The pop superstar took to X - formerly Twitter - to thank the bronze statue's creators for the tribute. 28/12/2023
Culture news 2024 Preview: Next year’s most anticipated albums From pop-reggaeton to broody rock via the return of some golden oldies, here’s what we’re most looking forward to listening to next year. 26/12/2023
Culture news Red Moons, Guts and Diamonds: Here are the best albums of 2023 These are our favourite records of the year. How many have you heard? 16/12/2023
Culture news How TikTok has shaped the music charts in 2023 TikTok has released its annual report on the influence of the wildly popular social media platform on the music industry. 06/12/2023
Culture news Compilation glory: 40 years of 'Now That's What I Call Music' It’s the world’s best-selling compilation album and it celebrated its 40th anniversary this week... 02/12/2023
Culture news Jean Knight, R&B icon known for hit "Mr Big Stuff", dies aged 80 'Jean Knight's legacy is not just a musical one; it is a testament to the enduring love between an artist, her hometown, and the fans who adored her,' her family said in a statement. 27/11/2023