Now playing Next Culture news Mary Weiss, lead singer of The Shangri-Las, dies at 75 Mary Weiss, lead singer of the 1960s pop group The Shangri-Las, has died at the age of 75. Who were The Shangri-Las and why do they still matter to this day? 22/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Interview: Nile Rodgers on the 'fantastic' potential of AI in music Euronews Culture spoke with the legendary Nile Rodgers at Davos 2024, where we riffed about his nonprofit organisation, AI, and the evolving landscape of the music industry. 19/01/2024
Now playing Next Cinema Take a first look at the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black' 'Back to Black', directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, looks at the life and career of Amy Winehouse, from her early days as a jazz singer in north London to international fame as a Grammy-winner. 12/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Female pop stars dominate UK music charts: Does more need to be done? Despite female pop stars celebrating a record-breaking year on the UK singles chart, 2023 was still a mixed year for recognising the talent and achievements of women in the industry. 03/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news In Memoriam 2023: A look back at the music icons who died this year From the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" Tina Turner, to the iconic lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, here are some of the musical legends that we lost this year and who will be greatly missed. 30/12/2023
Now playing Next Art Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of Colombian pop star The pop superstar took to X - formerly Twitter - to thank the bronze statue's creators for the tribute. 28/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 2024 Preview: Next year’s most anticipated albums From pop-reggaeton to broody rock via the return of some golden oldies, here’s what we’re most looking forward to listening to next year. 26/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Red Moons, Guts and Diamonds: Here are the best albums of 2023 These are our favourite records of the year. How many have you heard? 16/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news How TikTok has shaped the music charts in 2023 TikTok has released its annual report on the influence of the wildly popular social media platform on the music industry. 06/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Compilation glory: 40 years of 'Now That's What I Call Music' It’s the world’s best-selling compilation album and it celebrated its 40th anniversary this week... 02/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Jean Knight, R&B icon known for hit "Mr Big Stuff", dies aged 80 'Jean Knight's legacy is not just a musical one; it is a testament to the enduring love between an artist, her hometown, and the fans who adored her,' her family said in a statement. 27/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Here's how Spotify's new measures aim to boost revenue for artists The measures include combating artificial streaming by imposing charges on labels and distributors, setting a 1,000-stream threshold for track monetisation, and introducing new policies for noise recordings. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Here are the key takeaways from the 2024 Grammy nominations In a year with female artists at the forefront, SZA leads the 2024 Grammy Awards with a whopping nine nominations. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Dua Lipa is back with new single ‘Houdini’ - Here’s why we’re excited We woke up today to the first taste of Dua Lipa’s hotly anticipated third album, with the release of a new single: 'Houdini'. Here’s what you need to know... 10/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Meet Shake Shake Go, the best kept secret of pan-European pop Euronews Culture meets the Franco-Welsh pop powerhouse, who has released their new album 'Double Vision'. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news How are Taylor Swift fans reacting to the re-release of ‘1989’? Deemed Swift’s signature record, Euronews Culture looks at how fans are reacting to its re-release and how it’s making some feel young all over again. 30/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: Britney Spears releases her first single On this day in 1998, Britney Spears released her first single, '...Baby One More Time'. 23/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy What is ‘Swiftonomics’ and could it boost the European economy? Taylor Swift's tour is not only rocking stadiums but also fuelling a hospitality surge. With the concerts predicted to generate $5 billion in consumer spending in the US alone, what kind of windfall can Europe expect? 13/10/2023
Now playing Next Business How David and Victoria turned their family into 'Brand Beckham' The former top-football player and pop star combined their fame, forging it into a vast business empire over the years. 06/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Taylor Swift: 'The Eras Tour' concert film gets European release Didn't manage to get a ticket for 'The Eras Tour'? Fear not - TayTay is coming to the big screen in October. And tickets are on sale now... 26/09/2023