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Macklemore heads to Europe for charity concerts after Ed Sheeran row

The US rapper, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London next month. A North American run is to be announced.

25 September 2026

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Want a piece of music history? These items are now up for auction

Michael Jackson’s military jacket, Freddie Mercury’s piano and Noel Gallagher’s Oasis guitar are among the music treasures going under the hammer in London.

24 September 2026

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Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’ - and faces backlash for cover art

New single, new era? Following 2025’s 'The Life of a Showgirl' and her 'Toy Story 5' single, Taylor Swift has announced a new song – and the cover art is proving divisive.

23 September 2026

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Jorge Palma (1950-2026): the songs that will never die

On Tuesday, Portugal woke up in mourning: Jorge Palma died at 76 following a cardiorespiratory arrest. His songs remain. Euronews asked artists from Herman José to António Zambujo for their favourite song.

22 September 2026

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Head of Spanish broadcaster backs ongoing Eurovision boycott

Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation.

22 September 2026

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Jorge Palma, Portuguese singer-songwriter, dies aged 76

The singer behind "Deixa-me Rir" and "A Gente Vai Continuar" has died aged 76 from cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music.

22 September 2026

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AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood suffers embarrassing glitch during now-viral interview

The now-viral exchange saw AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood abruptly switching languages during an interview to promote "her" feature film debut.

21 September 2026

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Robert Pattinson takes on the role of a lifetime as fame-hungry TV host Chris Hansen; French dream pop band M83 mark their tenth anniversary, and Matthew McConaughey becomes 'Brothers' with Woody Harrelson. Here's what to look out for this week.

21 September 2026

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Singer Damon Albarn speaks out as Gorillaz kick off US tour: 'Don’t ever be neutral'

Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn's action and words come at a time when discussion continues regarding artists' ability to freely express their thoughts about Palestine. His words also resonate as the neutrality of figures like Ed Sheeran has drawn widespread condemnation.

21 September 2026

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Shakira returns to Spain in fire, tears and 'Waka Waka'

Shakira kicked off her 12-show residency in Madrid on Friday, performing 25 songs before 50,000 fans in her first return to Spanish stages in years.

19 September 2026

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Shakira opens her Madrid stadium with the first of 12 concerts

Shakira returns to Spain this Friday with 12 shows in Madrid, wrapping up her world tour after eight years away, playing to about 50,000 fans a night until 11 October.

18 September 2026

Travel News

Oasis 2027 tour: Travel searches surge for European host cities

After tour dates were announced for 38 concerts in 2027, Oasis fans are already searching for travel to the host destinations – with Glasgow seeing the biggest surge, +2,400%, according to new data.

18 September 2026

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Nul points? MPs want to know why Britain keeps flopping at Eurovision

Britain is apparently ready to confront the uncomfortable truth: they're really not very good at Eurovision anymore. But why?

18 September 2026

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Ed Sheeran backlash continues as radio station bans songs and Instagram fans unfollow

Ed Sheeran’s turbulent week continues. His music has been pulled from a major Irish radio station and his Instagram followers are leaving him. The UK's Culture Secretary said the singer had been left in an "impossible situation."

18 September 2026

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Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row

Ireland has ruled itself out of next year's competition over the "⁠appalling and ongoing loss ⁠of lives in Gaza". This follows the announcement from Dutch broadcaster AvroTros, who are boycotting next year's show as it is no longer consistent with "trustworthiness, independence and humanity".

18 September 2026

World News

Macklemore donates $1 million to Palestinian aid: 'I invite Robert Kraft to match my donation'

The rapper, who was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour for saying "Free Palestine" on stage, has challenged billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation.

17 September 2026

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Edgar Barrera leads 2026 Latin Grammys with 10 nominations

The Latin Recording Academy announced on Wednesday the nominees for the 27th Latin Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be held on 12 November at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

16 September 2026

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Tributes paid to Catherine Ringer, singer of Les Rita Mitsouko

Catherine Ringer died at 68 from cancer on 14 September. Since then, artists, politicians and cultural figures have paid tribute to the voice and freedom of the music icon.

16 September 2026

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Maria Callas and me: Christina Poulitsi pays tribute to opera star

For many years, Christina Poulitsi has turned heads in the world of opera, stunning audiences with her incredible performances, but a chance to perform at The Chios Festival was also a unique chance for the soprano to pay tribute to the legendary Greek singer Maria Callas.

16 September 2026

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'Little pr*ck': Which celebrities are backing Macklemore and criticising Ed Sheeran?

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has sent a message to “little prick” Ed Sheeran amid the Macklemore-Palestine row and Sheeran refusing to "take sides". Waters is not the only one speaking out...

16 September 2026