Now playing Next Culture news Conan O'Brien to receive top US award for comedy Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honours individuals who have "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Twain. 16/01/2025
Now playing Next Culture news Drake officially sues Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar diss track When will it end? Just when you thought it was all over and that Drake would star focusing on music again, the derided Canadian rapper has doubled down – becoming less “Certified Lover Boy” and more “Certified Lawyer Boy”. 16/01/2025
Now playing Next Culture news Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’ Drake has scrapped a legal case against Universal Music and Spotify, in which he accused the companies of conspiring to boost the streams of Kendrick Lamar's diss track against him. 15/01/2025
Now playing Next Culture news UK union demands celebrity book ghostwriters get credited UK trade union Society of Authors calls for the ghostwriters behind celebrity books to get more recognition. 14/01/2025
Now playing Next Culture news The Weeknd delays album due to wildfires - celebs help relief efforts One of the most anticipated albums of the start of 2025, the artist's last under the moniker 'The Weeknd', has been delayed due to the LA wildfires. Hollywood celebrities continue to donate to relief efforts. 14/01/2025
Now playing Next Culture news Who will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration? Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president next Monday —and speculation remains high over which music acts will perform at the high-profile ceremony. The shortlist is... well, short. 13/01/2025
Now playing Next Culture news LA wildfires: Hollywood celebs evacuated - Oscar nominations postponed Hollywood celebrities are among thousands to have been evacuated from their homes as fires blaze through areas of Los Angeles. 09/01/2025
Now playing Next Culture news Denzel Washington and Ralph Lauren receive Medal of Freedom from Biden President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. 06/01/2025
Now playing Next Culture news Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years One of Hollywood's most bitter and long-running separation battles has come to an end with Angelina Jolie announcing her divorce from fellow actor Brad Pitt. 31/12/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Judge charges five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne An Argentinian judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. 31/12/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Denzel Washington gets baptized and receives minister’s license Days before his 70th birthday and following comments about how talk of religion in Hollywood is "not fashionable", the celebrated actor has been baptized and presented with a minister's license. 25/12/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Tom Cruise gets top US Navy honour in London The navy said Cruise had “increased public awareness and appreciation for our highly trained personnel and the sacrifices they make while in uniform.” 17/12/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Brazil court orders Adele song to be removed from global streaming Adele is the subject of a plagiarism case, alleged to have “lifted” works from a Brazilian composer’s 1995 work. A court in Brazil is demanding that the song in question is removed from streaming services. 17/12/2024
Now playing Next Cinema European Film Awards 2024: Juliette Binoche on importance of cinema Ahead of the European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, new European Film Academy President and multi-award winning actress Juliette Binoche tells Euronews Culture why cinema matters now more than ever. 06/12/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Taylor Swift: The end of an Era(s Tour) - but not Obama's book record Taylor Swift was named Spotify’s most-played artist yesterday and ends her monumental Eras Tour this weekend. She’s also landed the biggest book launch of the year in the US with the publication of her official Era's Tour book. However, fans have noticed multiple eras - sorry, errors... 05/12/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson dies aged 69 Eminem disparaged his mother in many of his hit songs, with Debbie Nelson even suing her son for defamation in 1999. Over the years, their relationship seemed less tense, with the rapper apologizing for some of his lyrics. 04/12/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle British Fashion Awards 2024: Best dressed celebrity red carpet looks Celebrities, from Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Venus Williams and Maya Jama, brought their fashion A-game to the British Fashion Awards, showcasing some stunning looks and trendsetting styles. 03/12/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Drake alleges defamation and makes second legal move against UMG Hip-hop artists usually drop bangers, not lawsuits... But Drake has now filed a second legal dispute against Universal Music Group, this time for defamation surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s hit song ‘Not Like Us’. 27/11/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Drake accuses Universal of manipulating popularity of Kendrick Lamar The feud between Canadian rapper Drake and five-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar has taken a new turn, with Drake alleging that Universal schemed with Spotify to inflate the popularity of his rival’s beef-ending diss track ‘Not Like Us’. 26/11/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Katy Perry wins trademark battle against Aussie fashion designer Katy Perry wins appeal in trademark legal case against Sydney fashion label Katie Perry, leaving the designer “devastated.” 22/11/2024