David Mouriquand

Culture news

Listen to Queen’s previously-unreleased Christmas song

The song was recorded during the sessions for 1974's 'Queen II' and has now been played for the first time. It will feature on the 2026 reissue of the band’s second album.

25 December 2025

Cinema

Yuletide substitutes: What are the best alternative Christmas films?

Tired of watching the same old festive classics? Here's our guide to the best left field Christmas movies that deserve your attention during the holidays.

24 December 2025

Art

Stargazing children: New Banksy unveiled in time for Christmas

Banksy’s new artwork, depicting two children lying down and pointing at the sky, appeared in west London. An identical second piece was also unveiled in central London.

23 December 2025

Lifestyle

Ho ho... huh? The strangest European Christmas folklore explained

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays.

23 December 2025

Culture news

‘Driving Home For Christmas’ singer Chris Rea dies aged 74

British singer Chris Rea, known for hits including the Yuletide classic 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died after a short illness... three days before Christmas.

22 December 2025

Cinema

Sinners, accidents and battles: Here are the best movies of 2025

Join us for Euronews Culture's countdown to our favourite film of the year. How many have you seen?

22 December 2025

Culture news

170 Belgian artists denounce Eurovision 2026 participation

A collective of 170 Belgian artists and cultural personalities has denounced public broadcaster RTBF’s decision to take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as Israel is set to compete despite “its war of extermination” in Gaza.

22 December 2025

Culture news

Donald Trump’s new Patriot Games compared to ‘The Hunger Games’ online

Social media users and Democrats all responded the same way to Donald Trump’s freshly announced competition for next year’s 250th anniversary of the US: it all feels very “May the odds be ever in your favour.”

19 December 2025

Culture news

Pyres, Screams and Light: Here are the Best Albums of 2025

Join us for Euronews Culture's countdown to our favourite album of the year. How many have you heard?

19 December 2025

Culture news

Barack Obama shares his favourite movies, music and books of 2025

Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2025...

19 December 2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' - An epic but tiresome rehash

Once again, the visual mastery of the Avatar franchise is undermined by an afterthought of a screenplay that this time boils down to: “Let’s fecklessly rehash the previous film but instead of focusing on water, let’s give fire some screen time. Oh, and a sky beam. Let's add a sky beam.”

19 December 2025

Culture news

Hundreds of musicians urge Live Nation to drop operations in Israel

"We can no longer allow our music to be used to artwash apartheid, genocide or oppression against any people," a new open letter reads – with signatories including Massive Attack and Brian Eno.

18 December 2025

Culture news

Electronic music added to French Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Electronic music enters France's intangible cultural heritage list, representing a first step towards the integration of French Touch into UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.

18 December 2025

Cinema

Goodbye TV, hello streaming: The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that YouTube will have the exclusive global rights to the Oscars from 2029 to 2033.

18 December 2025

Culture news

Eurovision 2026: Palestinian flags and booing will not be censored

Austrian public broadcaster ORF, host of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, has confirmed it will not prohibit the Palestinian flag or drown out any booing aimed at Israel's performance. "Our task is to show things as they are."

17 December 2025

Cinema

James Cameron becomes fifth billionaire film director

James Cameron joins a select few in the billionaire club, and his forthcoming Avatar film is already projected to further his financial status.

16 December 2025

Culture news

Donald Trump's 'vile' reaction to Rob Reiner’s murder slammed online

"To use someone’s tragic death to promote your own vanity and fascist authoritarian agenda is a corrupt and narcissistic sin.” Donald Trump's personal attack on Rob Reiner, following the death of the acclaimed director and his wife, has been criticised.

16 December 2025

Culture news

Real magic: Why is this French Christmas ad going viral worldwide?

A French supermarket’s Christmas advert is going against the AI trend and it's a hit with millions of people around the world.

15 December 2025

Culture news

Ireland’s Eurovision winner joins Nemo in returning winners' trophy

Eurovision Song Contest winner Charlie McGettigan joins last year's winner Nemo in returning their winners’ trophy. This is in protest at Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026.

15 December 2025

Culture news

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop'

A fitting Word of the Year from Merriam-Webster, which reflects one of 2025's main sources of concern: the proliferation of AI and our way of consuming low quality digital content.

15 December 2025