Music News
Charli XCX confirms full tracklist for ‘Brat’ remix album
The 1975, Bon Iver, The Japanese House, Ariana Grande, Shygirl and more will appear on the all-star remix of 2024’s biggest album
Film News
Watch an exclusive clip of ‘Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story’ featuring Damon Albarn
The film, directed by Jane Mingay, premieres at the London Film Festival on Saturday.
Film Features
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ star Harry Lawtey on becoming Harvey Dent
Stepping up to play a comic-book icon in the big-budget sequel Joker: Folie à Deux could prove a life-changing moment for Industry star Harry Lawtey. But he’s trying not to think about it…
Music
Music News
Charli XCX reveals ‘Brat’ got its now-iconic blurry text cover to ‘save money’
“I was like, ‘This album is not going to appeal to a lot of people,’” Charli says
Music News
Piers Morgan apologises for airing false allegations about Jay-Z and Beyoncé
The musicians’ legal team contacted the TV host after he broadcast an inflammatory interview with singer Jaguar Wright
Music News
The Great Escape festival no longer sponsored by Barclays following boycott
Over 100 acts pulled out of this year’s edition of the Brighton event over the bank’s ties to Israel.
Music News
‘Public Enemies’ documentary to explore Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud
The film, from Acme Films and GroupM Motion Entertainment, will air on Channel 4
Music News
Halsey dresses up as Dolly Parton to launch ‘The Great Impersonator’ preview series
Leading up to her fifth studio album, Halsey will portray an array of different icons alongside snippets of the songs they inspired
Music News
Oasis add Australian dates to 2025 reunion tour
“People of the land down under. You better run-you better take cover… We are coming”
Features
Charli XCX: The Anatomy Of A (3-D) Female Pop Star
Female pop stars have been lying to us about how they feel, and Charli is here to tell the truth. The insecurity, competitiveness, ambition, pride and intelligence necessary to be a relevant celebrity are plainly on display in her new club album, brat — and it’s addictive listening
Joe Unlocked: How Joe Locke became one of Britain’s most exciting actors
As Heartstopper star Joe Locke makes the leap into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Agatha All Along, he opens up about the responsibility that comes with playing queer characters, and what we can expect from his latest role
Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Britain’s next leading man
From Kick-Ass to Kraven The Hunter via his next big role opposite Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is Britain’s next big film star.
Dua Lipa is giving us everything
After a whirlwind couple of years, Dua Lipa is embracing freedom and fun — both in her life and on her upcoming album. As she kicks off a new era, she lets us into her dreams, her anxieties, and what she wants to stand for
Film
Watch an exclusive clip of ‘Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story’ featuring Damon Albarn
The film, directed by Jane Mingay, premieres at the London Film Festival on Saturday.
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ has a message for fans: Go f***k yourself
Kudos to this follow-up to the $1 billion-grossing hit for not just delivering another angry-young-clown carbon copy — but who, exactly, is this musical sequel for?
‘Better Man’ trailer offers first glimpse of Robbie Williams as CGI monkey
Monkey business at the movies…
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ star Harry Lawtey on becoming Harvey Dent
Stepping up to play a comic-book icon in the big-budget sequel Joker: Folie à Deux could prove a life-changing moment for Industry star Harry Lawtey. But he’s trying not to think about it…
Barbra Streisand pays tribute to Kris Kristofferson: ‘I knew he was something special’
The musicians famously co-starred in Oscar-winning film A Star Is Born
Dame Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89
The British screen great died in hospital this morning.
Latitude Festival review: rising stars and seasoned legends unite
The Suffolk festival’s ethos of both celebrating icons and championing the future is on strong show.
Glass Animals ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’ review: Existential crises never sounded this good
This fourth album – laden with a distinctly 80s feel – proves that Glass Animals still have something important to say.
Griff ‘Vertigo’ review: The true arrival of a superb new pop star
This powerful debut will surely rank among the year’s best pop records.
Montreux Jazz Festival review: a quaint jewel in the European festival crown
History is inescapable on the picture-perfect shores of Lake Geneva, and it makes artists raise their game.
Reviews
TV
Taxi carrying Private Eye editor Ian Hislop faced mechanical fault and not gunshot, police say
The Private Eye editor and TV regular was travelling through Soho yesterday when the incident occurred.
Netflix’s motion to dismiss ‘Baby Reindeer’ lawsuit denied by judge
However, judge overseeing “Martha” inspiration Fiona Harvey’s lawsuit against the streaming service tosses out negligence claims and her request for punitive damages
‘Squid Game’ season two trailer reveals sadistic return to the Games
The new trailer features Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, back in the game as Player 456
BTS leader RM’s new doc chronicles the eight months before his military service
The documentary will premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea
James Corden confirms start of filming on final episode of ‘Gavin & Stacey’
“Here we go”
‘Squid Game’ confirms season 2 release date and when the show will end
The popular Korean drama will return on December 26