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Taylor Swift breaks another record with Songwriters Hall of Fame entry

What a week it's been for Taylor Swift who's celebrating, at 36, becoming the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, just days after watching the New York Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.

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Aqua, dance-pop band behind hit song ‘Barbie Girl’, announces breakup

The band announced that they were breaking up on Instagram after having been together for more than three decades. Their single ‘Barbie Girl’ sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and became a huge hit on several continents when it was released in 1997.

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Eurovision Song Contest: Who are the most popular artists of all time?

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

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Eurovision 2026 semi-finals: All you need to know

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect.

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Letting it linger: Why Gen Z can't stop listening to The Cranberries

The Irish band's song 'Linger' has become one of the most popular sounds on TikTok, with younger generations increasingly drawn to the nostalgic sounds of 90s hits.

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New Prince single released on 10th anniversary of his death

The gorgeous piano ballad has been released on the 10th anniversary of the singer's death. It may feature on a new, "never-before-released" Prince album which will come out later this year.

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Record Store Day 2026: "It’s a lot of work, but a lot of pleasure"

Ahead of this year’s Record Store Day (18 April), Euronews Culture went to Tiki Vinyl Store in Lyon to talk to the owners about RSD26, their top picks from this year’s selection, and the challenges that record store owners face.

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Oasis to Sade: Meet the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2026, with Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan among the names being inducted.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A housekeeper battles a satanic cult in 'They Will Kill You', Swedish pop powerhouse Robyn sings about dating apps and IVF, and Liza Minelli spills all about affairs and addiction. Here's what to look out for this week.

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BTS fans flood Seoul as new album drops ahead of mega comeback concert

The Bangtan Boys are back! Their highly anticipated fifth album 'Arirang' has dropped, and a massive open-air comeback concert is set to delight fans in Seoul this weekend.

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'Catatonic' Morrisey calls off Valencia concert after sleepless night

British rock star Morrissey has called off an appearance in Valencia after complaining of experiencing "indescribable hell" from not sleeping due to noise from Las Fallas festival.

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'Completely inexcusable': Britney Spears faces drink-drive charge

The US pop star has promised to comply with the law after being arrested by police and reportedly charged with driving while being intoxicated.

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30 years of 'Wannabe': UK’s Royal Mint honour the Spice Girls

If you really, really, really wanna own a piece of pop history, you better make it fast... The British Royal Mint is celebrating 30 years of Girl Power with an official Spice Girls coin, honouring the debut of their hit single ‘Wannabe’.

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Shakira and Lauryn Hill among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 nominees, featuring artists from pop, hip-hop, metal and Latin music, including Shakira, Lauryn Hill, Iron Maiden and many more.

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A groundbreaking Tracey Emin exhibit, Van Gogh through the lens of yellow, and the return of cinema's favourite masked maniac. Here's what to look out for this week.

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Eurovision fans blame high ticket prices for live tour cancellation

There's been an enormous backlash from Eurovision fans in response to the cancellation of the inaugural live tour; another setback to the organiser's ongoing preparations for this year's song contest.

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Tony Grox and LUCYCALYS win Benidorm Fest 2026 with 'T AMARÉ'

The duo from Granada has conquered the fifth edition of the Alicante contest with a track that mixes flamenco and electronica. The pair wowed the audience at the Palau d'Esports and the jury with a powerful performance of their viral hit and an aesthetic that reinvented Andalusia.

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Legendary reggae music producer and drummer Sly Dunbar dies aged 73

Sly Dunbar, two-time Grammy award-winning reggae drummer, has died at the age of 73. He produced several tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan and was one-half of the influential reggae rhythm section Sly & Robbie.

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Taylor Swift breaks another record with Songwriters Hall of Fame entry

Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the latest in a long line of accolades for the pop superstar.

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Mountains, love and lube: The 10 most anticipated albums of 2026

Euronews Culture looks ahead to 2026 and picks 10 albums we can't wait to hear in the first months of next year.