Music Live Reviews
KATSEYE live in London: pop superstars are two members down but on top form
While much has been made of KATSEYE’s alleged identity crisis, the prospect of where they could go next is incredibly exciting
Music Features
La Roux’s glorious return: ‘It’s the most joyous and free I’ve ever felt on a record’
Although the singer’s new album ‘Old Flames’ explores the painful breakdown of a relationship, she still finds joy in the process of turning it into art
Music News
7 albums you need to hear this week
With music from Kasabian, Ellie Goulding, PRESIDENT, Arab Strap, Matilda Mann, Medium Build and Johnny Foreigner
Music
Music Live Reviews
KATSEYE live in London: pop superstars are two members down but on top form
While much has been made of KATSEYE’s alleged identity crisis, the prospect of where they could go next is incredibly exciting
Music Features
Venbee takes us through her new EP ‘Back to the Drawing Board’, track by track
The rising dance star discusses how label trouble made her start again on a new release that rebuilds her foundations
Music News
Little Grandad, Fat Dog and Jordan Adetunji lead our Hot New Songs playlist
Also included in our weekly playlist is the first music from Rora and the Untamed
Music News
7 albums you need to hear this week
With music from Kasabian, Ellie Goulding, PRESIDENT, Arab Strap, Matilda Mann, Medium Build and Johnny Foreigner
Music Features
La Roux’s glorious return: ‘It’s the most joyous and free I’ve ever felt on a record’
Although the singer’s new album ‘Old Flames’ explores the painful breakdown of a relationship, she still finds joy in the process of turning it into art
Music News
Fontaines D.C. announce huge 2027 UK outdoor summer gigs including first stadium shows
Little Simz and Viagra Boys will support the band at the new shows, while they’ve also detailed a second hometown show in Ireland with Hayley Williams and Madra Salach
Features
Ezra Collective are here because of hope
After a decade of growing up together, Ezra Collective are entering their most ambitious chapter yet. ‘Here Because of Hope’ is an album about pain, faith and the radical decision to believe in joy anyway
‘Pubstar’: Inside the new show discovering Britain’s best karaoke talents
Pubstar, which feels like the spiritual sister of Noughties talent shows and Bravo TV, is finding a captive audience on YouTube.
Notting Hill Carnival at 60: Six decades of protest and power
“Notting Hill Carnival is joyous – but also a resistance,” says Symone Williams, daughter of one of the founders of one of London’s most vital cultural events. We celebrate 60 years of the event that gives the city its heart and colour every summer, and meet those ensuring it will continue for many years to come
NCT 127 discuss celebrating ten years and share exclusive imagery ahead of new album ‘BLINGY’
TAEYONG: “I think it’s actually those little moments we share together that end up sticking with me the most”
Film
Tim Curry’s cause of death revealed
The British actor died at the age of 80 of coronary artery disease
Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’, ‘Clue’ and ‘It’ star, dead at 80
The actor, who starred in films and TV, including portraying Stephen King’s murderous clown Pennywise in ‘It’, died on Tuesday night
Ali G Is Ready to Do Every Viral TikTok Trend — Including ASMR — in ‘Who Iz I?’ Trailer
Sacha Baron Cohen’s famous Staines star returns in a new film set to arrive in October
The Last Word: Ray Winstone
‘The Gentlemen’ actor on the greats that have inspired him, falling out with Martin Scorsese, and facing the ultimate choice over West Ham
Hayden Panettiere ‘Stuck Up for Background Actors When They Were Mistreated,’ Says ‘Heroes’ Co-Star
Sendhil Ramamurthy shared memories of his first time meeting Panettiere during auditions for the superhero drama
Oasis Doc Trailer Shows Noel Gallagher Asking, ‘Will It Fall Apart Again?’
Don’t Look Back in Anger set to open in cinemas in September
KATSEYE live in London: pop superstars are two members down but on top form
While much has been made of KATSEYE’s alleged identity crisis, the prospect of where they could go next is incredibly exciting
Charli XCX live at Reading Festival: The explosive start of an epic new era
Debuting an ambitious new production, Charli puts on one of the shows of the weekend.
Fontaines D.C. live at Reading Festival: Irish giants dance through the darkness
Generational greats defy tragedy to deliver a blistering headline set.
Green Man festival review: A beacon of hope in troubling times
Wildfires in the area threatened the 2026 edition of the Welsh event, but its devoted community of artists and fans made it yet another triumph
Reviews
TV
Jeff Goldblum to host return of ‘SNL UK’ with musical guest CMAT
The show returns next week for a 12-episode second season, split into two parts
Joe Lycett: ‘The idea of having my own pub was too exciting to turn down!’
Cheers! Joe Lycett is back with his own ode to the great British boozer…
The Last Word: Ray Winstone
‘The Gentlemen’ actor on the greats that have inspired him, falling out with Martin Scorsese, and facing the ultimate choice over West Ham
The 12 stand-out shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Check out this year’s top picks of the Fringe.
Hayden Panettiere’s Death Under Investigation After Apparent Overdose
The Nashville actress died on Sunday at the age of 36
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, dead at 36
Details surrounding the actress’ death are currently unknown