Now playing Next Culture news Last member of the Four Tops, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, dies aged 88 The Four Tops were among Motown's most popular acts - hitting their peak between 1964 and 1967 when they scored 11 top 20 hits, including ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) ’ and ‘Reach Out I'll Be There’. 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Soundtrack to victory: The ultimate Olympics playlist for Paris 2024 Need the perfect soundtrack for your Olympic-themed party or just some tunes to get you pumped for the Games? We've got you covered! 23/07/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Damon Albarn vs Bob Dylan: Should phones be banned at gigs? A phone ban will be implemented on all dates for Bob Dylan's upcoming European leg of his tour. Blur frontman Damon Albarn thinks this prohibition is an overstep. Should concerts be phone-free and who's right? (Spoiler: It's neither Bob nor Damon.) 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Born To Bank: Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire Baby, we were born to run...to the bank and celebrate, as Bruce Springsteen is now officially a billionaire. 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Artists need indie record labels more than ever, report claims Newly formed music label think tank ORCA wants to educate the world on how important the music industry is. 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Forecast: cloudy with a chance of 'Twisters', bulging bronze, French Touch, the best TV shows of 2024 (so far) and a farewell project from Childish Gambino. 20/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Why did a famous Greek pop star refuse to play on stage in Türkiye? Greek pop star Despina Vandi was asked to leave a town in Türkiye after she refused to perform on a stage with the country’s flag and a portrait of Atatürk. 19/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture Series Fuad Ibrahimov: A maestro's ode to Shusha IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AZPROMO Fuad Ibrahimov, General Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra, shares his profound connection with Shusha, a city rich in cultural heritage and influential in his musical journey. 18/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Missy Elliott song sent to space: A brief history of ET music After NASA broadcast the song 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' into space, we look back at what other songs have entered the cosmos. 18/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Who is Chappell Roan? The new(ish) pop star taking over the internet Bored with the dominance of Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé? Well, there's a new pop star titan about to enter the fray. Welcome the Lady Gaga of the 2020s... Chappell Roan 17/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Adele confirms she’s taking a ‘big break’ from music “I don’t have any plans for new music at all.” Adele has revealed that she has no intention of making new material anytime soon, and plans to take a break after her upcoming shows in Germany and Las Vegas. 17/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Jack Black cancels tour over Tenacious D bandmate's Trump comment Actor-musician Jack Black said he was "blindsided" by Kyle Gass' Trump quip, with the latter acknowledging that he made a "dangerous and terrible mistake." Their tour is now cancelled and “all future creative plans are on hold.” 16/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Sales of physical music rise for first time in 20 years in UK Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa are among the artists with the most physical sales, as vinyl copies continue to remain popular. Data suggests that the CD could be set for its very own revival... 16/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Calls for Australian deportation of Tenacious D after Trump joke An Australian senator has called for the comedy rock band Tenacious D to be deported after remarks on Trump’s assassination attempt during a concert in Sydney. A poorly timed bad taste quip, or an assault on free speech? 16/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Conservatives move to block Switzerland from hosting Eurovision Referendums are a key feature of Swiss political life. Could this quirk of the country’s democratic system be used to stop it hosting Eurovision? 15/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Katy Perry’s ‘Woman’s World’: Anatomy of a faux-feminist failure Katy Perry’s long-awaited return to music is here, four years after her last album 'Smile'. And some of us wish she’d not quit her day job on American Idol. Here's why. 15/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Fantastic female art, a 90s-style serial killer thriller and Eminem's return - here's what to do, see and hear this week in Europe. 13/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news How is Massive Attack setting the bar for low emission concerts? British trip hop collective Massive Attack are about to play their first performance in the UK in five years and to mark the occasion, they’re making the event as sustainable as possible. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Inside the extravagant wedding of the son of Asia’s richest man The son of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is set to marry in one of India’s most extravagant weddings. Who is Ambani and which celebrities are coming to what has already been dubbed the wedding of the year? 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Design Nirvana and Marc Jacobs settle lawsuit over smiley-face logo After six years of legal battles, the legendary grunge band and luxury fashion house are reaching settlement over the use of a smiley-face logo. Lawyers for Nirvana claimed that Marc Jacobs improperly tried to associate itself with the band through the use of the image. 11/07/2024