Culture news Will Smith responds to backlash for AI concert video with AI cat clip You've gotta be kitten me... Will Smith has responded to the backlash for his AI-generated video of audience members with a new clip, which pokes fun at his detractors. However, the new clip - while humorous - fails to take into consideration the existential threat AI poses to the music industry. 02/09/2025
Culture news Donald Trump vs Taylor Swift: A Bad Blood timeline Everyone’s talking about pop culture’s most famous couple getting engaged. Even Donald Trump, who wished described Taylor Swift as a “terrific person” and labelled three-time Super Bowl-winning star Travis Kelce “a great player.” Considering Trump's seemingly never-ending Swift bashing, what gives? 27/08/2025
Culture news Social media (and Donald Trump) reacts to Taylor Swift's engagement It's all everyone is talking about: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced their engagement. Celebrities, Swifties, royals, businesses and even Donald Trump have reacted to the news. Here's everything you need to know. 27/08/2025
Culture news Former FBI chief sparks MAGA outrage over his Taylor Swift confession Former FBI Director James Comey has released a video in which he confesses he's a massive Swiftie and that Taylor Swift's music has been a "coping mechanism" in the face of Donald Trump. The backlash was... swift. 20/08/2025
Culture news Melania Trump's letter to Putin goes viral for possible use of AI Once Melania Trump's letter to Vladimir Putin was published online, many started to question whether it was generated using artificial intelligence. Grok, X’s AI chatbot, concluded that the contents were "85 per cent AI-drafted, with minor human edits for tone." 18/08/2025
Culture news Why is there no Song of the Summer 2025? Compared to last year, 2025 has not given us THE Song of the Summer. Euronews Culture picks out the tracks that deserve a shot at the title. 17/08/2025
Lifestyle How Taylor Swift’s new era sparked the biggest branding trend of 2025 Taylor Swift has pulled off a marketing masterclass, one which shows to what extent she’s not just a great pop star – she's a savvy entrepreneur. Euronews Culture decrypts how the last few days have sparked a global trend for big businesses eager to tap into the buzz of her upcoming new album. 16/08/2025
Culture news Every new revelation about Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl' Here’s everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s anticipated 12th album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, following her podcast appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast. 14/08/2025
Culture news Thieves steal $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from California store Masked thieves raided a California toy store for dozens of sought-after Labubu dolls, as demand for the quirky collectible continues to skyrocket worldwide. 11/08/2025
Culture news South Park gears up to troll Trump once more with new viral teaser A now-viral teaser for the new South Park episode indicates that show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone will once again target Donald Trump, as well as his administration’s ICE raids. The new trailer even led the Department of Homeland Security to hit back online. 06/08/2025
Lifestyle What’s behind the Kamala Harris-based fear about wireless earphones? In a now-viral clip, Kamala Harris said she only used wired earphones to take calls. Her rationale behind not using wireless tech for conversations is rooted in her experience serving on the Senate Intelligence Committee. Now, social media users are questioning some of their lifestyle choices... 05/08/2025
Cinema ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ trailer released – and fans aren’t impressed The first trailer for the third Avatar film has racked up millions of views. However, the reactions online haven't been too positive... 29/07/2025
Culture news Coldplay kiss cam scandal: How best to handle a PR crisis No such thing as bad press? Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has become the temporary spokesperson for the tech firm at heart of Coldplay CEO “kiss cam” scandal. The company’s new, tongue-in-cheek promo video has gone viral and is a masterclass in how to handle a PR crisis. Here is who’s behind it. 28/07/2025
Culture news CEO caught on 'kiss-cam' placed on leave by tech company Astronomer The footage of a CEO embracing an employee went viral earlier this week after the pair appeared on a large screen at a Coldplay concert. 19/07/2025
Culture news Cryptic posts and song lyrics: Is a Fleetwood Mac reunion happening? Did anyone have this on their 2025 bingo card? A series of cryptic online posts have led to specualtion that Fleetwood Mac could be reuniting... How likely is this to happen? 18/07/2025
Culture news Footage of CEO allegedly having affair at Coldplay concert goes viral The internet is having a field day over footage of a recent Coldplay gig in the US. A kiss-cam moment seemed to expose an affair... 18/07/2025
Culture news Connie Francis, singer of viral TikTok hit 'Pretty Little Baby', dies Celebrated American singer Connie Francis, whose 1961 hit song ‘Pretty Little Baby’ gained new admirers this year with the track going viral on TikTok, has died aged 87. 17/07/2025
Lifestyle Convent Summer: What is Gen Z’s latest obsession? Every year, the summer has to be defined. Now, thanks to a viral clip on TikTok, Gen Z may have found what Summer 2025 is all about: peace, silence and religious locations. Here's everything you need to know about Convent Summer. 30/06/2025
Culture news The end of Squid Game: What does that major surprise cameo mean? Netflix’s hit series Squid Game has come to an end after three seasons. Or has it? A surprise Oscar winner cameo may suggest that the (dehumanizing) games have just begun... 30/06/2025
Culture news Why is Donald Trump's phone lock screen going viral online? Photographers caught a glimpse - and not for the first time - of Donald Trump's lock screen. The images have gone viral, with some saying that the president "goes hard", while many called out the phone image and Trump as "self-absorbed". 03/06/2025