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Now playing Next Culture news Watch: The major films at this year's Venice Film Festival New films from David Fincher, Bradley Cooper, Sofia Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, Michael Mann, Ava DuVernay, Woody Allen, and Roman Polanski are all heading to the Lido for the 80th Venice Film Festival. 26/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Ring worn and designed by 2Pac sells for record-breaking €900,000 In a special auction marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the legendary rap icon Tupac Shakur's gold, ruby, and diamond crown ring has been sold for a staggering $1 million (€900,000). 26/07/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Borderless Poetry: "I tremble from all their combined fears" On this episode of Borderless Poetry, our roving reporter Aurora Velez brings you a stunning poem written by Hélène Lépine. 30/06/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Spain's highly-anticipated Royal Collections Gallery opens its doors Great masterpieces are being exhibited in this state-of-the-art gallery, whose construction, over the last 25 years, has uncovered part of the Moorish wall with which the city was founded in the 9th century. 30/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Holy Cow! This religious tradition uses bull penises for whips To atone for their sins, dozens of people whip each other with dried bull penises in a four-century-old religious tradition to mark Saint John the Baptist's day. 28/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Watch: Archaeologists find 57,000-year-old markings in French cave In a groundbreaking discovery, the Loire Valley in France has revealed the oldest cave engravings known in the region, and possibly in all of Europe. 27/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news BET Awards celebrates 50 years of hip-hop: Here are the key winners The 2023 BET Awards celebrated 50 years of hip-hop, with notable winners including Busta Rhymes, honoured with a lifetime achievement award. Beyoncé and SZA both won three awards each, including a tie for Album of the Year. 26/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 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. 26/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The iconic fashion of divas comes to London's V&A museum The exhibition features dresses worn by Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Rihanna and Édith Piaf. 24/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Watch: Snoop Dogg honours Dr. Dre with ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, Snoop Dogg presented long-time friend and collaborator Dr. Dre with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' (ASCAP) first-ever Hip-Hop Icon Award. 23/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Pharrell Williams shuts down Pont Neuf for first Louis Vuitton show The 50-year-old musical superstar presented his first ever runway show since his appointment at the fashion house was announced back in February. 22/06/2023