I'd hardly say that the media has a "control" over popular culture.
The council had authority over some economic development programmes, tourism and culture.
It is famous for its influence over finance, trade, culture, military, politics, and technology.
You should care very much about what they're like as people as they have a huge influence over popular culture across the world.
Even better: perhaps the country itself had turned the corner in its long and frustrating war over culture.
I have no desire to restrain artists or cast a "chill" over popular culture.
The country had a big influence over European politics, economy, and culture.
Their influence over French education and culture is still strong.
The new regional governments will have authority over local government, health, education, transportation, the environment and culture.
Western nations are already breaking up over ethnicity and culture.