Now playing Next Culture news Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’ Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Former teacher Tim Walz accepts Democratic Party's nomination for VP The Minnesota governor, a onetime high school teacher and football coach, used his speech to put a small-town spin on the Democrats’ agenda. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The best celebrity sightings and viral moments from the DNC 2024 From Barack Obama's penis joke to a state rollcall with all the music Donald Trump's team can't use, via some celebrity sightings in the crowd, the Democratic National Convention has turned out to be less stuffy and more lively than expected. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Barack and Michelle Obama call on US to support Harris' presidency bid The former first couple called on voters to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were by turns hopeful and ominous. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Trump says he would name ‘brilliant’ Elon Musk to a cabinet role “I certainly would, if he would do it,” Trump said on naming Musk to a cabinet or advisory role. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Joe Biden given hero's welcome by Democrats at Chicago convention The outgoing president's decision not to seek re-election and endorse his vice president instead has been met with both respect and euphoria. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Kamala Harris pays tribute to US President Joe Biden Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised US Vice President Kamala Harris whilst noting her potential to break the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” by becoming the country's first woman president. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Donald Trump falsely claims Taylor Swift’s endorsement with AI images Former President Donald Trump has shared AI-generated images suggesting Taylor Swift fans support his campaign. And Swifties are not happy. 19/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Madam President: The best fictional female US Presidents in film & TV The Democratic National Convention is soon upon us, and Kamala Harris has already officially secured the Democratic Party’s nomination for President. Time to take a look at how fiction has superseded reality with some of the most memorable female US Presidents on film and television. 18/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Isaac Hayes’ family sues Trump campaign for unauthorized song use Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign... The family of soul legend Isaac Hayes has filed a lawsuit, demanding $3 million in damages. Hayes' family join Céline Dion's team, who also recently protested against the use of her 'Titanic' song in Trump's rallies. 12/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Céline Dion slams Donald Trump for use of her 'Titanic' classic Trust Trump and his team to lack the self-awareness when it comes to cultural touchstones... 12/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Trump's campaign claims its emails were hacked Former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign claim they had been hacked, a day after a Microsoft report detailed foreign agents' attempts to interfere in the 2024 US presidential election. 11/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Dramatic police bodycam footage of Trump gunman released Butler Police Department has released over two minutes' worth of video showing officers responding to the dramatic scenes of Thomas Crooks opening fire on US President Donald Trump. 09/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Debunked: Did Taylor Swift just endorse Kamala Harris for president? Swifties believe that the global megastar has "soft launched" her support for the Harris-Walz ticket. However, one picture does not equate to endorsement. It does, however, reveal to what extent fans of both Swift and Harris are eagerly waiting for some sign - which could prove crucial. 08/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news French artist Woodkid calls out Trump for illegal use of (LGBT+) song Donald Trump seems hell-bent on (illegally) using Woodkid's song 'Run Boy Run'. However, proving once more that the presidential nominee has no idea what he's doing, the track is an LGBT+ anthem that clashes with MAGA stances. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The best and funniest reactions to Kamala Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz The internet has spoken, and it seems that Kamala Harris is on a roll, with her running mate pick delighting (almost) everyone. Here are the funniest reactions to Tim Walz's inclusion on the ticket... 07/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' running mate? The Minnesota governor has already used his warm public persona to make effective attacks on Donald Trump and JD Vance. 06/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate The Democrats, whose national convention begins in two weeks, are working hard to shore themselves up in an expanding number of swing states. 06/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Mobile voting is here and it is transforming democracy Healthy democracies require active citizen participation. Mobile voting can energise the electorate and create a virtuous cycle of greater voter participation, greater electoral accountability, and better policies and outcomes, Remi Meehan and Bradley Tusk write. 05/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Kamala Harris secures enough votes to become democratic nominee Kamala Harris is poised to be the first woman of colour at the top of a major party’s ticket. 02/08/2024