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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

Culture news

Here's how Spotify's new measures aim to boost revenue for artists

The measures include combating artificial streaming by imposing charges on labels and distributors, setting a 1,000-stream threshold for track monetisation, and introducing new policies for noise recordings.

22/11/2023

Culture news

Here are the key takeaways from the 2024 Grammy nominations

In a year with female artists at the forefront, SZA leads the 2024 Grammy Awards with a whopping nine nominations.

13/11/2023

Culture news

Dua Lipa is back with new single ‘Houdini’ - Here’s why we’re excited

We woke up today to the first taste of Dua Lipa’s hotly anticipated third album, with the release of a new single: 'Houdini'. Here’s what you need to know...

10/11/2023

Culture news

Meet Shake Shake Go, the best kept secret of pan-European pop

Euronews Culture meets the Franco-Welsh pop powerhouse, who has released their new album 'Double Vision'.

31/10/2023

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How are Taylor Swift fans reacting to the re-release of ‘1989’?

Deemed Swift’s signature record, Euronews Culture looks at how fans are reacting to its re-release and how it’s making some feel young all over again.

30/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Britney Spears releases her first single

On this day in 1998, Britney Spears released her first single, '...Baby One More Time'.

23/10/2023

Economy

What is ‘Swiftonomics’ and could it boost the European economy?

Taylor Swift's tour is not only rocking stadiums but also fuelling a hospitality surge. With the concerts predicted to generate $5 billion in consumer spending in the US alone, what kind of windfall can Europe expect?

13/10/2023

Business

How David and Victoria turned their family into 'Brand Beckham'

The former top-football player and pop star combined their fame, forging it into a vast business empire over the years.

06/10/2023

Culture news

Taylor Swift: 'The Eras Tour' concert film gets European release

Didn't manage to get a ticket for 'The Eras Tour'? Fear not - TayTay is coming to the big screen in October. And tickets are on sale now...

26/09/2023

Culture news

Katy Perry sells music catalog to Litmus Music for €210 million

The booming music rights aquisition business shows no signs of slowing down, as American pop singer Katy Perry joins artists like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Justin Timberlake and Justin Bieber in selling future song royalties.

19/09/2023

Culture news

MTV Awards 2023: Here are all the winners from this year

For the first time, there was an all-female artist of the year category.

13/09/2023

Culture news

MTV awards: All-female artist of the year category for the first time

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, Karol G and Shakira are contending for the night's top prize.

12/09/2023

Culture news

Freddie Mercury's piano sold for €2m to raise cash for AIDS research

A baby grand piano once owned by Freddie Mercury has sold at auction for almost €2m along with the original manuscript for Bohemian Rhapsody

07/09/2023

Culture news

Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell dies aged 56

Smash Mouth achieved international stardom through their catchy tunes, energetic performances, and with a little help from an unlikely source – an animated green ogre named Shrek.

04/09/2023

Culture news

Shakira to be honoured with Video Vanguard Award at 2023 MTV VMAs

The VMAs will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on 12 September.

30/08/2023

Culture news

Elton John hospitalised after fall at French home

The legendary singer songwriter is said to be recuperating at home in Nice after a hospital visit in nearby Monaco.

28/08/2023