David Mouriquand

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Billie Eilish calls on more celebrities to speak up against ICE

The killing of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti has prompted mass protests and pop star Billie Eilish is calling for more of her "fellow celebrities" to speak up against the actions of ICE.

27 January 2026

Culture news

Kanye West apologises for past antisemitism in full-page ad in WSJ

The controversial rapper, now known as ‘Ye’, apologised for his antisemitic comments, denying he is a Nazi. His letter comes after a string of vile remarks and days before the release of his new album.

27 January 2026

Cinema

Will Jacob Elordi be the youngest (and tallest) James Bond yet?

The Bond race is heating up, as official casting news is expected to drop soon. A new report states that the internet’s current favourite, Jacob Elordi, has met and screen-tested for Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve.

26 January 2026

Culture news

Sundance Film Festival: Protests and reactions to latest ICE killing

Sundance Film Festival attendees and celebrities are speaking out against the US federal immigration crackdown and the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot on Saturday by ICE agents.

26 January 2026

Culture news

Trump won't be at Super Bowl, says he's anti Bad Bunny and Green Day

“I’m anti-them,” Donald Trump said of the musicians. “I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.”

26 January 2026

Cinema

Óliver Laxe on Oscar-nominated ‘Sirāt’ and giving birth to 'a monster'

Euronews Culture sat down with director Óliver Laxe at this year’s European Film Awards to discuss his freshly Oscar-nominated film ‘Sirāt’, the pitfalls of streaming platforms and how cinemas are “a place for transformation”.

23 January 2026

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'No Other Choice' - Unemployment turns deadly

South Korean director Park Chan-wook's adaptation of Donald Westlake’s novel "The Ax" is an exhilarating jet-black comedy which masterfully skewers the horrors the capitalism. It's a flat-out masterpiece.

23 January 2026

Cinema

Oscar nominations 2026: ‘Sinners’ makes Oscar history with 16 nods

The record in the Academy Awards' 98-year history was 14 nominations, and Ryan Coogler's vampire horror 'Sinners' has shattered that achievement. Here's everything you need to know about this year's Oscar nominations.

22 January 2026

Cinema

Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård: Can cinema (re)humanise us?

Euronews Culture was on the red carpet for this year's European Film Awards - Europe's counterpart to the Oscars. We asked the A-listers whether they believe cinema can counter hate and still be a beacon of hope in increasingly dark times.

21 January 2026

Cinema

Razzies 2026 nominations: (Dis)honouring the worst of the worst

The Razzies have announced their nominations for 2026 – and love or loathe them, it’s hard to argue with their picks. Here's the lowdown.

21 January 2026

Cinema

Gael García Bernal wants Latin American and European cinema to unite

Celebrated Mexican actor and filmmaker Gael García Bernal believes that Latin American and European cinema share a critical perspective that is “more necessary than ever” in the face of the “hegemony” of American cinema.

21 January 2026

Cinema

'Zootopia 2' becomes Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film

'Zootopia' is Walt Disney Animation Studios' fifth billion-dollar title since 2013 and now Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film of all time. It also becomes the ninth most profitable film of all time.

19 January 2026

Culture news

‘The Lion King’ co-director Roger Allers dies aged 76

“Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger.

19 January 2026

Culture news

Bruce Springsteen hits out at ICE: ‘Get the f*ck out of Minneapolis’

Bruce Springsteen has hit out at ICE and the Trump administration, and dedicated a song to Renee Good, the American citizen who was fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier this month.

19 January 2026

Cinema

European Film Awards 2026: 'Sentimental Value' sweeps the board

Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' has pulled off a clean sweep, winning a total of six awards, including Best European Film, Best Director and both acting awards. Elsewhere, Oliver Laxe's Sirat picked up five awards during a politically charged evening in Berlin.

17 January 2026

Cinema

LIVE: Watch the 2026 European Film Awards in Berlin

LIVE: The European Film Awards are taking place in Berlin. Three Cannes-premiering, and winning, films - Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' Óliver Laxe's 'Sirāt' and Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' - are among the nominees for Europe's top film prize.

17 January 2026

Cinema

The European Oscars: Why the 2026 European Film Awards matter

With a new date for the awards ceremony, the European Film Awards are sending a message: they are relevant and European productions deserve more attention in international awards conversation.

14 January 2026

Culture news

Stranger Things creators accused of using AI to write series finale

Stranger Things fans are accusing the Duffer Brothers of using ChatGPT to write the divisive show finale, following a now viral screenshot from Netflix's behind-the-scenes documentary.

14 January 2026

Cinema

Who has dethroned Scarlett Johansson as highest grossing actress?

Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson at the box office, with the latest instalment of the Avatar franchise, 'Avatar: Fire And Ash', hitting $1.23bn at the global box office this week.

14 January 2026

Culture news

Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst cuts ties with contest

Conchita Wurst was expected to play a key role at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May. While the decision is rooted in personal and creative evolution, the withdrawl comes amid growing boycott for the 2026 event.

14 January 2026