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Why do so many hit songs sound alike? Meet the 'Gen Alpha melody'

What do Tiesto, Troye Sivan and The Strokes have in common? A Danish musicologist thinks he has the answer.

6 August 2026

Culture news

Have England finally got a decent World Cup anthem?

The team's travelling football supporters have taken to singing ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis with the players at full-time. Now, streams are up and a new tradition is born. Can it last?

3 July 2026

Health news

Could nicotine be good for you? Expert debunks influencer claims

Wellness influencers have been rebranding nicotine as a “natural” solution to improve focus and productivity - but experts warn this could lead to longer-term issues down the line.

9 May 2026

Lifestyle

That's so Gen Z: One third of younger people believe they're psychic

Can you see into the future? If not, maybe you're just too old...

29 April 2026

Culture news

Letting it linger: Why Gen Z can't stop listening to The Cranberries

The Irish band's song 'Linger' has become one of the most popular sounds on TikTok, with younger generations increasingly drawn to the nostalgic sounds of 90s hits.

27 April 2026

wellbeing

Brits turn to saunas amid stress, but do they work?

As Finnish tradition is expanding rapidly, the UK is projected to lead Europe in sauna market revenue by 2033, data suggests.

16 April 2026

Lifestyle

Animals trapped in human bodies? That'll be the Therians

Therians have roamed around for years on internet forums, but TikTok has shined a light on the previously hidden herds. Therians identify themselves as non-human animals and claim that this identity is no fantasy feeling, but something that is constitutive of who they are.

28 February 2026

Culture news

Why is Draco Malfoy 2026's Lunar New Year mascot in China?

Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse - last seen in 1966. And this year's celebrations have an unlikely, Harry Potter-themed mascot. Here's why.

5 February 2026

Culture news

Jeff Buckley gets first chart hit after 32 years thanks to TikTok

It's hard to pinpoint the start of the surge in popularity of one of Jeff Buckley's greatest songs - but the TikTok boost does coincide with the gradual release of the documentary ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’.

28 January 2026

World News

Religious practice is declining in Europe, Pew Research Centre says

Between 2010 and 2020, atheists represented the fastest-growing population group on the continent, according to new data.

21 January 2026

Lifestyle

What is 365 buttons? 2026’s first viral TikTok trend explained

“365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it.

9 January 2026

Lifestyle

Nicolás Maduro’s Nike sweatsuit becomes unexpected viral sensation

When a geopolitical crisis becomes both branding exposure and a shopping cart frenzy... A piece of athletic wear has become a global sensation following a picture posted online by Donald Trump of Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolás Maduro wearing the “must-have” fashion item of 2026.

6 January 2026

wellbeing

A look back at the health trends that took over social media in 2025

From functional drinks and olive oil shots to McDonald’s ‘migraine meals,’ 2025 serves up plenty of of viral health trends - but do they actually work?

26 December 2025

Lifestyle

AI slop, clean girls and clutter: 2025's biggest cultural trends

Euronews Culture takes a look back at some of the biggest cultural trends that have shaped global fashion, social media, music and more in 2025.

17 December 2025

Lifestyle

What is the worrying dating trend that could define 2026?

A new report from the dating app happn predicts the rise of a controversial new dating trend which further blurs the line between human and artificial companionship: the “AI situationship.” Here's everything you need to know.

10 December 2025

Lifestyle

'Cloud Dancer': Why is 2026's Colour of the Year so controversial?

Get ready to be soothed and inspired by Cloud Dancer, a "billowy white imbued with serenity”... Or not.

5 December 2025