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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...

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South Korea celebrates 10 years of K-pop mega group BTS

Fans of K-pop megastars BTS flocked to hotspots around Seoul on Monday to mark the supergroup's 10-year anniversary, with South Korea unveiling a special commemorative stamp series to celebrate.

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Kylie Minogue seals pop comeback as 'Padam Padam's becomes record hit

The catchy bop is topping charts worldwide and introducing Gen Z to the musical icon thanks to the track's TikTok popularity

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For your reappraisal: Urusei Yatsura - 'Slain By Urusei Yatsura'

In this weekly series, our journalists share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: Urusei Yatsura's 'Slain By Urusei Yatsura'.

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Simply The Best: Here's our all time favourite Tina Turner songs

In commemoration of the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Tina Turner, we've curated a selection of six of her most magnificent songs.

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Beyoncé Renaissance Tour - and why fans think she's about to retire

After a seven year hiatus, Beyoncé is back on stage and more breathtaking than ever as the European leg of her epic Renaissance World Tour gets underway.

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Andy Rourke, bassist for The Smiths, dies aged 59

The Manchester-born musician, who had a decades-long career, passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer

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The Weeknd changes his moniker to his birth name across social media

The record-breaking Canadian singer has changed his moniker to his birth name Abel Tesfaye across social media, after saying he wants to be 'reborn'.

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For your reappraisal: James Blunt - 'Back to Bedlam'

In this weekly series, our journalists share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: James Blunt’s 'Back to Bedlam'.

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Style and fashion: The most talked about looks from Eurovision 2023

From the best outfits to the most unusual, Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool had something for every keen follower of fashion. Saskia O'Donoghue takes a look at what was alright on the night...and what was not.

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Belgian pop star Stromae cancels tour over health issues

Belgian pop star Paul van Haver, better known by his stage name Stromae, has cancelled his remaining ‘Multitude’ Tour dates due to health reasons.