Culture News
David Hockney, beloved British artist, dies aged 88
The hugely influential figure passed away at his home yesterday, a statement said
Music Album Reviews
Olivia Rodrigo ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ review: a beautiful, crushing love story
The superstar’s third album features even sharper storytelling, even more visceral emotions, and Robert Smith
Music News
4 albums you need to hear this week
With music from Olivia Rodrigo, YHWH Nailgun, Kelsey Lu and ANOTR
Music
Music News
Rose Gray returns with the euphoric ‘Club To Your Arms’: ‘I’ve got big pop girl dreams’
The pop star tells Rolling Stone UK about the song she’s always wanted to write and its heady music video. “I feel like I’m making the best music of my life now,” she says
Music Features
Head through Liz Lawrence’s poignant new album ‘Vespers’, track by track
This powerful album ruminates on the grief of Lawrence losing her sister in strikingly intricate detail
Music News
Ariana Grande demands White House stop using her song for ‘barbaric’ ICE video
The singer slammed the Trump administration after it used her music in a TikTok video of federal agents arresting and handcuffing people
Music Album Reviews
Olivia Rodrigo ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ review: a beautiful, crushing love story
The superstar’s third album features even sharper storytelling, even more visceral emotions, and Robert Smith
Music News
4 albums you need to hear this week
With music from Olivia Rodrigo, YHWH Nailgun, Kelsey Lu and ANOTR
Music News
Debbie, Rose Gray and Suki Waterhouse lead our Hot New Songs playlist
There’s also new music from Overmono, Chloe Slater and more added to our weekly Spotify playlist
Features
Rolling Stone UK’s Future of Music 2026: see the full list
As part of our Future of Music plans, Rolling Stone UK selects the best of music’s new voices — 25 artists who are set to make 2026 their year
Head through Liz Lawrence’s poignant new album ‘Vespers’, track by track
This powerful album ruminates on the grief of Lawrence losing her sister in strikingly intricate detail
Marc Guéhi: ‘I don’t know what I would do in this life without music’
The Manchester City and England footballer discusses drumming in church, his eclectic music taste and his own homemade music that he won’t share with the world… yet
On the Road: The story of Trowbridge’s vital DIY hub The Pump
“The Pump fucking rules and we are so lucky to have it,” Simon Smith writes of the venue he co-runs. “If you’ve got one in your town, then cherish it”
Film
Jeremy Strong Nails Mark Zuckerberg’s Arrogance in ‘The Social Reckoning’ Trailer
The film follows the 2021 leak of internal Facebook documents by Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison) with Jeremy Allen White as The Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz
Aliens Are Among Us. Just Ask Steven Spielberg
‘Disclosure Day’ finds the great director once again staging close encounters with interstellar visitors — and crafting a conspiracy thriller that doubles as a career retrospective
Absolute Cinema? Martin Scorsese Used AI to Help Storyboard His Next Movie
The storied filmmaker has signed on as an adviser and partner to Black Forest Labs, which has an image-generation tool called Flux
Tom Holland Calls Zendaya a ‘Lifeline’ in the ‘Wild World’ of Hollywood
“I couldn’t imagine doing what I do without her,” the actor said of Zendaya, while also praising her work in Euphoria and The Odyssey
‘Backrooms’ director Kane Parsons: ‘I plan on continuing it – Backrooms is not done’
The horror genre may never be the same again: at the age of 20, Kane Parsons has directed a masterwork for A24. Backrooms, based on internet lore around liminal spaces, looks set to be a critical and commercial smash. Here, Rolling Stone UK meets an exciting new voice in moviemaking.
Is the Star Wars Franchise Finally Cooked?
It’s not just that The Mandalorian and Grogu turns a promising TV show into a mediocre movie. It makes you feel like the IP is now creatively DOA
Olivia Rodrigo ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ review: a beautiful, crushing love story
The superstar’s third album features even sharper storytelling, even more visceral emotions, and Robert Smith
Paul McCartney ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ review: Macca takes a charming trip to the past
In looking back at his storied past, Paul McCartney offers a record which proves he’s never been more alive.
Sienna Spiro live in London: Prodigious singer stuns on home turf
At her North London homecoming, Sienna Spiro proves to be a star worth waiting for…
Rosalía live in London: religious ceremony meets techno rave
The outrageously talented singer’s ‘LUX’ tour cuts through intense emotions with disarming humour and levity – it’s a complete triumph
Reviews
TV
BBC axes ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special as Russell T Davies leaves show
“This decision was not taken lightly,” said the BBC
‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Accidentally Predicted Trump’s Presidency Launches His Own 2028 Bid
Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer on the show, describes himself as “a progressive Republican”
Brad Alexander: from Gilead to greatness
‘The Testaments’ breakout star discusses literary icons, acting ambition, and working with a TV “genius”
Daniel Mays on ‘Believe Me’: ‘This show could save someone’s life’
As Mays prepares to star as the notorious sex offender John Worboys, the actor tells Rolling Stone UK about tackling the most challenging role of his career
Diane Morgan debuts new images for BBC sitcom Ann Droid
The show will arrive this summer.
‘Saturday Night Live UK’ renewed for second season
The Sky show, which has two episodes left of its first season, will return later this year