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What hurdles has Taylor Swift faced in Europe?

As Taylor Swift brings her record-breaking 'The Eras Tour' to Europe, Euronews Culture looks at why it took her so long to perform in certain European countries - and what hurdles she faced along the way.

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Lizzo: Why 'politics-as-PR' sets celebrities up to fail

One week after Lizzo was sued for sexual harassment, more ex-dancers are apparently coming forward. Is it time for celebrities to give up politics as PR?

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Cha-Cha Slide creator DJ Casper dies aged 58 after battle with cancer

No party, wedding or birthday is complete without Mr C The Slide Man's iconic dance hit "Cha Cha Slide".

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Why are bracelets a must for Taylor Swift concerts?

Fandom just got wholesome. Here's why Taylor Swift fans are making bracelets for the Eras Tour...

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Practice what you preach: Can Lizzo’s reputation recover?

Beyoncé has already 'weighed in' and Lizzo's silence on the matter is only making things worse. What's at stake for Lizzo and will fans be able to stand by the artist?

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Mexican city bans 'sexist' songs amid growing violence concerns

The ban issued by the council of Chihuahua could target some of Latin pop's biggest stars, whose lyrics are often accused of promoting misogyny.

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Dua Lipa faces third lawsuit over hit song ‘Levitating’

This marks the third time Dua Lipa faces copyright claims over her song 'Levitating'.

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The best albums of 2023... So far

How many have you heard?

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Blur: Every album ranked from worst to best

The Colchester band have reunited and are releasing their new album on 21 July. Time for Euronews Culture to look back at their discography and do a cheeky ranking...

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Taylor Swift breaks record for most No. 1 albums by a woman

Another week, another Taylor Swift record...

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Watch Elton John bid farewell to 50 years of touring with final show

Many tears were shed during the last show of Elton John's final tour in Stockholm on Saturday (8 July 2023). The tour named "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" started in 2018 and attracted 60 million people across the world.

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Rihanna sets a new record with a billion streams on Spotify

The singer achieved the milestone without releasing a new studio album in over seven years.

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Madonna out of ICU after serious illness postpones tour

"Family was preparing for the worst" Madonna is out of ICU after being hospitalised with a "serious bacterial infection", forcing her to postpone her upcoming Celebration tour.

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Have expensive Beyoncé and Taylor Swift tickets driven inflation?

From 'Beyflation' to 'Swiftonomics': are a string of mammoth popstar tours this summer rocking the economy?

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Rated and Ranked! The best European albums of the 21st century

We can sense the nods of agreement and hear the rumbling of discontent, but Euronews Culture stands by its much fought over selection. How many have you listened to? Do let us know your choices @euronewsculture #euronewsculture

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Glastonbury 2023: Here are the biggest moments you might have missed

Glastonbury 2023 has come to an end, culminating in a spectacular performance by Elton John, which could potentially be his final show in the UK.

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Culture Re-View: On this day in 1977, Elvis performs for the last time

On June 26th, 1977, the world witnessed a bittersweet moment in music history as Elvis Presley, often hailed as the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ took to the stage for his final performance in Indianapolis.

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Taylor Swift announces new and long-awaited dates for her Eras tour

The pop superstar has released international dates for her record-breaking Eras tour, with shows set for Australasia, Europe and Asia in 2024 - and could she be a Glastonbury headliner too?

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Rihanna asks world leaders to ‘step up’ for climate-hit communities

Her foundation donated over €13 million to climate justice last year, and has long supported Caribbean communities after disasters.

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Barcelona dreaming: Sonar Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary

When it started in 1994, only 6,000 people turned up to see a series of concerts spread between an art museum and a dance hall in Barcelona. At that time, email hardly existed in Spain, let alone big electronic music festivals...