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Now playing Next no comment The display consists of artefacts, costumes and live performances ABBA World celebrates 50 years since the Swedish foursome won the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit song, Waterloo, in 1974. The exhibition fuses aspects of the supergroup, past and present. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Justice for French Touch: The Gallic movement's essential tracks For the release of French electro duo Justice's first album in over seven years, here's a countdown of the essential French Touch songs. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Here are this year's Ivor Novello nominees Nominees have been announced for the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards, the awards that celebrate the best songwriting and composing for the previous year in British and Irish popular music. 24/04/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Taylor Swift reveals lyrics to new album via pop-up art installation To build anticipation around Swift's upcoming album, Spotify hosted an outdoor installation in Los Angeles where fans were able to look for clues hidden in mailboxes and books. 18/04/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Chechnya reportedly bans music that is too fast or too slow Chechnya has reportedly banned all music outside of 80 - 116 BPM – a restriction which will exclude countless songs and musical genres like pop, dance and electro music, which often exceed the 120 BPM mark. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Goodbye sunshine: The ideal soundtrack to your total solar eclipse The total solar eclipse, which will appear to many North Americans to have extinguished the sun, shouldn't cast a shadow over your music playlists. The Euronews Culture team picks the songs you need to listen to when darkness falls... 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Beyoncé fans claim 'Cowboy Carter' vinyl and CD are missing tracks Beyoncé fans who pre-ordered their copy of 'Cowboy Carter' say there are 4 to 5 tracks missing, fuelling speculation that Bey made last-minute changes to her groundbreaking country album. 01/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Beyoncé is back with 'Cowboy Carter' - and her longest tracklist yet Queen B's 8th album drops tomorrow - and we now know the tracklist. Here's everything you need to know. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Glastonbury line-up 2024 announced – and it’s historic. Here's why Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA top the bill at this year’s Glastonbury. It will be the first time ever that two out of the three headline performers will be women. But the announcement of the line-up comes as more than 20 UK festivals are cancelled or scrapped altogether. 14/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Prosecutors drop charges in 'Hotel California' stolen lyrics case Prosecutors have dismissed charges against three men accused of conspiring to sell original handwritten lyrics for the well-known Eagles' song 'Hotel California.' 07/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in March 2024 From lush Mancunian rock-pop to sinister synth-metal, via the greatest hip-hop album ever made, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month. 03/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news BRIT Awards 2024: RAYE makes history with record number of wins Singer-songwriter RAYE made history last night, winning six of the seven prizes she was nominated for. She beats the likes of Blur, Adele and Harry Styles in terms of wins at a single ceremony. 03/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cyndi Lauper joins forces with ABBA Voyage firm for immersive concert Lauper plans to create an "immersive theatre piece" reflecting her upbringing in New York and the influential women in her life. 01/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Elton John's personal collection auction rakes in over €19 million Standout pieces included Banksy's Triptych, a Keith Haring artwork, and John's cherished Bentley Continental, while his photography collection and wristwatches also drew significant attention. 01/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Britain's Royal Mint honours George Michael with collectible coins The coins feature Michael wearing his trademark aviator sunglasses and cross-shaped earrings seen in the video for his 1987 hit single, Faith. 26/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to top Billboard's country chart Beyoncé's chart-topping achievement sets the stage for her forthcoming country-inspired album, releasing on 29 March. 22/02/2024