Ed Sheeran beats Taylor Swift to be crowned UK’s most played artist
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Series is fourth ‘Yellowstone’ spin-off,
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The View skewers Trump for posting on social media while skipping son’s wedding
Alyssa Farah Griffin accidentally referred to the nuptials as a ‘funeral’
I’m a reality TV junkie and this new star makes other villains look tame
Bravo hasn’t seen a fallout like this since 'Scandoval' rocked the network in 2023. Ahead of the 'Summer House' reunion, Bravoholic Caitlin Hornik examines how West Wilson became the centre of the show’s latest love-triangle implosion — and why fans are out for blood?
The Simpsons writer who predicted Trump presidency launches bid for White House
The Emmy-winning writer refers to himself as a ‘prophet’
Magic, mastery and magisterial power: 10 of Sonny Rollins’ greatest recordings
After his death aged 95, we look back at a remarkable catalogue of work that stretches from vivacious mid-50s sets to his evocative performance after 9/11
‘The avalanche of slime has been unbelievable’: E Jean Carroll shares life post-Trump in new film
In the documentary Ask E. Jean, the journalist and author provides an unflinching account of her life,
Clare Balding shares how she could have ‘ruined’ Celebrity Traitors
Sports presenter revealed that the ‘murder’ of Paloma Faith in the series nearly tipped her off,
Hammer to rerelease 1958 Dracula in UK with long-lost footage added
Classic starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing will include footage censors decided was too gruesome
Obsession director reveals unlikely inspiration from The Simpsons episode
Curry Barker said a ‘Treehouse of Horror’ special helped inspire his buzzy new horror film
Stripteases, ecstatic embraces and a dog in a dress: the full-on photos celebrating queer dancefloors worldwide
A thrillingly unsanitised new photo book captures the liberating power of queer clubs in all their sexy, messy, kinky, cacophonous glory.
Record exec behind Kanye West comeback sues to unmask anonymous smear campaigner
Exclusive: Larry Jackson, the music industry executive who helped revive Kanye West’s career, is asking a judge to unmask an anonymous individual he claims is trying to destroy him via ‘reputational warfare’
Marlon Wayans on maintaining Dave Chappelle friendship while supporting trans son
In recent years, Chappelle has been accused of making transphobic jokes in several stand-up specials
The critics are wrong: The Mandalorian and Grogu is secretly a success
Damning reviews and an all-time low at the box office: the latest Star Wars spinoff has all the hallmarks of a disaster.
‘Shocking? It’s only what you see in ancient temples’: painter T Venkanna on his joyous carnivals of copulation
Penises, vaginas and breasts abound in the Indian painter’s work.
Dr Ranj Singh reflects on marriage breakdown after coming out as gay
’I was not the person I thought I should be or thought I was going to be,’ TV medic said
Meet the first Love Island contestants as ITV2 dating show returns
Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean,
125th anniversary gala concert review – back to 1901 as Wigmore celebrates birthday playing to its strengths
Wigmore Hall, London The veteran chamber music venue kicked off a celebratory two-week festival with a starry lineup of performers playing works that had featured on the first ever programme In May 1901, Wigmore Hall’s inaugural concert began, of course, with God Save the King – the words sounding novel to an audience who, until a few months earlier, had been singing it for Queen Victoria.
Los Angeles Philharmonic announces Daniel Harding as next music director
The British-born maestro will replace Gustavo Dudamel as the orchestra’s chief conductor The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced that Daniel Harding is to be its next music director. The UK-born Harding, 50, will begin his tenure in the 2027/28 season, with an initial contract for six years.
Dada Masilo’s Hamlet review – dance remix gives the tragedy some potent tweaks
Sadler’s Wells, London The late choreographer heightens Ophelia and Gertrude’s stories yet squanders some speeches in an intense hour Words, words, words. Can Hamlet retain its tragic force without using most of them? This hour-long dance-theatre remix by the late South African choreographer Dada Masilo preserves few speeches and its opening is not auspicious, crashing straight into “To be, or not to be” shorn of context and characterisation.
No Place for Football review – battling ice and snow to play the beautiful game in Greenland
Life is tough on the autonomous territory – not least for its footballers,
Russell Crowe hits out at claims he angrily confronted fans in Paris
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‘If you try to fix Holmes, you’ll get your arse handed to you’: do we really need another Sherlock remake?
Rafe Spall will play Conan Doyle’s super sleuth in a huge new drama next year.
Euphoria star Jacob Elordi reveals he shot terrifying scene with real snake
Jacob Elordi has revealed that he shot a terrifying scene for the latest episode of Euphoria with a real snake.
Ashley Walters confronted by concerned parents of Top Boy fans
Actor said he was scolded over belief show glamourised violence
Aled Jones admits being parodied on satire show was his only ‘trendy ’school moment
The Welsh singer became an instant chart success in 1985 with ‘Walking in the Air’
Ben Elton says no one is interested in him any more: ‘I used to be a radical’
The stand-up comedian and writer shaped the face of British comedy in the Eighties, co-writing ‘The Young Ones’ and ‘Blackadder’, ahead of a vast career crossing film, literature, stand-up,
More hit films starred a man called Chris than a woman aged over 60, says new study
‘Absolutely ludicrous,’ said the actor following research from the Age Without Limits campaign
Emotional Rylan Clark opens up on ‘cancelled friends’ after Scott Mills firing
Clark, 37, opened up about watching his celebrity friends be ‘cancelled’ on ‘The Assembly’
Zoe Ball says she sees daughter ‘less and less’ as she’s moved in with Fatboy Slim
The radio presenter recently revealed she had unsuccessfully screen-tested for the role of the new ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ host
Fairyland review – moving memoir of queer parenting and new kinds of family in 70s San Francisco
Andrew Durham’s tender adaptation of Alysia Abbott’s book finds warmth,
The reason why Doctor Who 2026 Christmas special might not air
Festive episode is ‘hanging in the balance’ after Ncuti Gatwa’s sudden exit
Billy Idol honoured with lifetime achievement award for 50 year music career
‘I’ve been able to live my dream,
Untold UK: Vinnie Jones review – this chaotic biopic is an unexpected amount of fun
Does the footballer have any regrets? This documentary doesn’t care to ask deep questions.
Sonny Rollins: One of last great post-war jazz legends dies aged 95
Hugely influential icon of bebop era also wrote score for Michael Caine’s ‘Alfie’ and collaborated with Rolling Stones
AMAs 2026: K-pop dominates major categories with wins for BTS and ‘Golden’
BTS has become the first Asian act to receive Artist of the Year twice,
Landmarks review – Lucrecia Martel’s beautiful account of an Indigenous murder case
Martel’s documentary about the shooting of Javier Chocobar is a mannered and dignified work,
Crossing the Wine Dark Sea by Emily Wilson review – a masterclass in translation
The polarising translator of the Odyssey and the Iliad sets out her philosophy in this fascinating collection
‘A gift that keeps on giving’: the witty world of Lee Friedlander – in pictures
The American photographer was ‘adept at turning any scrap of junk into a lavish puzzle’ as these beguiling images of chain link fences and roadside signs shows
Medieval King Arthur manuscript could fetch £2m at auction
Book containing early versions of the Merlin and Grail legends has remained in private hands for 700 years
Sebastian Stan confirms he will play iconic villain in The Batman: Part Two
Actor says he will be playing ‘many roles’ in the sequel
TV tonight: Tom Hanks’s epic new documentary series
The Hollywood star brings his knowledge of the second world war to the small screen. Plus: Zoe Ball goes in search of distant relatives.
Katie Price reveals Lee Andrews owned three phones before he went ‘missing’
Price hasn’t heard from fourth husband in almost two weeks
Fan-favorite actor departing General Hospital after three years
Actor called her exit a ‘difficult decision’
The Off Campus star who won’t return for season 2
Season two of ‘Off Campus’ is expected to follow another romance storyline from the book series it was adapted from
‘I’m an absolute gurner. I’m worried’: The Archers stars on their flower power stage show
The hallowed radio show is celebrating 75 glorious years – by stepping out of the studio and on to the stage.
Lola Young From Down Here
In the wake of her “personal struggles” (to use a common euphemistic phrase for having a bit of breakdown, oftentimes related to drug use),
Ian McEwan says pessimism ‘a bigger problem than climate change’
Speaking at Hay festival as UK breaks May heat record, author says optimism is a ‘moral duty’ Pessimism is probably “a bigger problem than climate change”, said the novelist Ian McEwan on Monday afternoon, as temperatures broke May records in the UK. McEwan “constantly” hears people say that they don’t “expect their children to have as good a life as they did”, but suggested that optimism is a “moral duty”.
Interview: Robin Packalen on His New English Single, Re-inventing His Hits, and the Rise of UMK
Culture Fix was delighted to catch up with the brilliant Finnish star Robin Packalen, who is celebrating the release of his latest single, Running Through My Head. Robin sat down with Culture Fix’s editor, Andrew, to chat about the story behind the track, revisiting his classic hits, and his future music plans.
Thespians review – world’s first actor gets comic kudos from Mischief’s merrymakers
Mercury theatre, Colchester This musical from the company behind The Play That Goes Wrong unearths the invention of acting in ancient Greece – and finds little has changed The Mischief theatre company has been making fun of actors’ foibles for years, especially in the deliriously amusing Goes Wrong series. Its first musical asks if all those rampaging egos, heated rivalries, creative differences and hammy activities can be dated back to the world’s very first acting troupe.
CBS stops effort to halt sharing of Colbert’s public access show after backlash
CBS swiftly backtracked on the copyright threats after Colbert’s surprise episode was shared online by third-party sites
Drew Carey blasts LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt in expletive-filled rant
Carey accused the reality star of being a ‘serial scammer’
‘Sesame Street’ is pulling back the curtain on puppeteer Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
For the first time ever,
Bows, bounce and rule breakers: week two on the red carpet at the Cannes film festival – in pictures
As La Croisette closes for another year,
Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll review – Taskmaster star’s endearing, earthy tour of the East End
Leicester Square theatre, London The comic delivers gags about her life and neighbourhood with choice descriptions and brutal punchlines ‘What comes out of here,” says Fatiha El-Ghorri, indicating her mouth, “and this” – how she presents to the world – “don’t match.” From that contrast – a kindly-seeming woman in a hijab peddling gobby East End standup – this Taskmaster graduate and rising standup star draws much of her comic power.
Tuner review – Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman in sweet harmony in safe-cracking thriller
Playing a piano tuner with super sensitive hearing,
Sugar review – Bob Mould’s reunited band still in a sweet spot between noise and melody
O2 Kentish Town Forum, London After three unlikely Top 10 albums in the 90s, the trio are back – and on the basis of this rapid-fire set, you hope they’ll stick around Bob Mould has never seemed to have much interest in looking back. The bridges to a Hüsker Dü reunion were burned long before drummer and songwriter Grant Hart died in 2017; the notion that Mould might revive Sugar, the band who scored three unlikely UK Top 10 albums of ferocious alt-rock in the mid-90s, seemed ridiculous.
‘A masterclass in lesbian eroticism’: why Bound is my feelgood movie
The latest in our ongoing series of writers celebrating their most rewatched comfort films is a pick for 1996’s revealing and relatable romantic thriller
Food orders and phone bills: Jimi Hendrix memorabilia to go on display in London
Exclusive: Exhibition to include letters,
Kraken review – fjord-based rampage is monster movie with environmental message
Underwater beastie shows discerning moral judgment when picking off victims in this fun Norwegian action film
Charli XCX Playboy Bunny
Charli XCX releases her latest “B-side,” “Playboy Bunny,” a moody rock song with an accompanying video shot in Paris.
The Mandalorian and Grogu sets unwanted Star Wars box office record
Jon Favreau’s film opened to the lowest box office in the franchise’s history
Fjord has won the Cannes Palme d’Or – but was it a deserving winner?
Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord has been awarded the coveted Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the 10th director to win a second time – but was it a deserving winner?
National Memorial Day Concert sees last-minute change with co-host lineup
McCormack and Gary Sinise will host the live PBS broadcast
23 brilliant movies that bombed at the box office
These films that didn’t get the attention they deserved,
From Gilead to Ladyland: how the rebellious women of literature offer hope in dark times
After visiting an island brothel in Bangladesh, the novelist was inspired to write an imagined uprising.
What happened to Katie Price’s ‘missing’ husband? Everything we know so far
Reality star last heard from her husband on Wednesday, when he claimed to have been ‘detained’
Isabelle review – a sprawling debut driven by big ideas and family conflict
69 Humber Street, Hull Marc Graham’s debut stretches from festival short to full-length play, tackling inheritance, class and familial resentment with plenty of theatrical confidence There are many reasons to admire Hull’s Middle Child, a small but determined company in Yorkshire’s East Riding.
New Strictly host reveals why they almost turned role down
‘When I started out in stand-up,
Game of Thrones star shares how she was lured into cult
How a meeting with an ‘energy healer’ led to the ‘Skins’ star being hospitalised after psychotic break
Adeel Akhtar on funding cuts: ‘Art gives people space to be free’
The ‘Four Lions’ star got his start in the industry thanks to the National Youth Theatre
‘Climate of fear’ grips live music as MPs demand market dominance investigation
A new report from the Business and Trade Committee demands that ticketing giant Live Nation face comprehensive scrutiny
Cristian Mungiu wins second Palme d’Or at Cannes for child abuse drama Fjord
English-language debut by Romanian director who triumphed in 2007 with 4 Months,
Cristian Mungiu wins his second Palme d’Or for Norway-set drama Fjord
The film captivated audiences with its engrossing narrative exploring political polarization
Star Wars spin-off tops box office as horror Obsession achieves incredibly rare feat
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is on course to match ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’,
Olivia Rodrigo The Cure video
Olivia Rodrigo laments her inability to be “cured” despite being a nurse in a stylized video reminiscent of Tim Burton, Michel Gondry and The Smashing Pumpkins’ aesthetics.
Stephen Colbert makes shock late night return one day after Late Show cancellation
The former ‘Late Show’ host was joined by celebrity guests including Jack White,
The Boroughs divides viewers as some brush it off as ‘geriatric’ Stranger Things
New Netflix sci-fi, executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, stars Geena Davis, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, Bill Pullman,
Father of Katie Price’s ‘missing’ husband claims he knows where son is
Price hasn’t heard from husband in 11 days after he allegedly told her he’d been ‘detained’
Zoe Ball explains why she’s ‘glad’ she didn’t get Strictly hosting role
Radio star was in the running to join BBC show’s presenting team
The wild, most divisive film at this year’s Cannes
South Korean monster movie needs to be seen to be believed
30 Rock actor Grizz Chapman dies, aged 52
Fan favourite star appeared in 80 episodes of hit NBC sitcom
2026 Palme d’Or race wide open as critics await surprise winner
The 79th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close with the presentation of one of cinema’s highest honors,
‘I laughed out loud dozens of times’: authors choose books to make you fall back in love with reading
From a darkly comic new novel to a gripping 1950s memoir – Katherine Rundell, Malala Yousafzai,
There’s No Point To Influencers Anymore
A recent James Charles controversy has called the whole industry into question.
Dear England: James Graham’s rousing, joyful football drama will make you cry and shout at the TV
This stellar adaptation of James Graham’s award-winning play is a stirring take on national identity – even if not all the actors look like the real footballers.
Boards of Canada: Inferno review – after 13 years away, their prodigal return is a big disappointment
(Warp) The Scottish electronic duo remain hugely influential – but their new album’s interrogation of religion is dubious, and the drum programming is worse still This is the first album in 13 years from Boards of Canada, and from the opening notes – an analogue synth rising and falling like a sound effect in a forgotten 1960s radio play – you’re thrust back into one of the most instantly recognisable worlds in electronic music.
The curious case of Katie Price and the mystery of her missing husband
The former glamour model’s new husband Lee Andrews has disappeared after being due to fly from Dubai to the UK.
Hayden Panettiere: ‘My mom wasn’t interested in having a normal relationship with me’
The ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star was a teen sensation in the 2000s, only to have her career derailed by addiction and tragedy.
National Trust announces winner of Sycamore Gap artwork competition
The centuries-old sycamore tree was illegally felled in September 2023
Ophelia Lovibond on Caroline Flack: ‘I still see things I know she’d find funny’
‘W1A’ star Ophelia Lovibond remembers her friend Caroline Flack ahead of Celebration Day
A Brilliant HBO Documentary Explored the Effects of an Unsolved Murder. Weeks Later, the Case Was Solved
The director of The Yogurt Shop Murders on its surprise final episode—and why the story still isn’t over.
Jeremy Clarkson: Farming would be easy if we had a sensible government
Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper open up on the latest goings on at Diddly Squat Farm ahead of the new series of Clarkson’s Farm
Rob Base, rapper behind hip-hop anthem ‘It Takes Two’, dies at 59
Base was part of a duo with DJ E-Z Rock,
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert pulls in record viewership for finale
Colbert was joined by Paul McCartney for the final episode of his late night talk show
Wuthering Heights director regrets not showing Margot Robbie’s ‘extremely hairy armpits’
Emerald Fennell says period-realistic scene emphasising Cathy’s lack of razors was shot but did not make final cut
Ponies review – Emilia Clarke’s joyful 70s spy thriller shouldn’t work … but it really does
This weirdly endearing show is a total mash-up of genres – espionage drama, buddy caper, retro movie.
Stranger Things stars claim Duffer Brothers didn’t respond to their texts on set
Twin brothers were still praised for their ‘collaborative’ approach to directing
Netflix actor missing for over a week may have been murdered, police say
Stewart McLean most recently appeared in an episode of the hit Netflix series ‘Virgin River’
New Strictly hosts make first public appearance as trio at Chelsea Flower Show
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe visited the London garden show on Friday
The No. 1 Movie on Netflix Is Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare
Even a murder or two couldn't stop her from posting on social media.
Malta’s AIDAN Delivers Sun-Kissed Video for ‘Man on the Moon’
AIDAN delights Eurovision fans across the globe with his standout performance of the Maltese entry Bella last weekend in Vienna. Now AIDAN revisits a track from his impressive Cowboys Don’t Cry album, the fantastic Man on the Moon. The musician unveils the video for the project, which he writes and directs himself, showcasing the beauty of the island of Malta.
Finnish Star Goldielocks Returns With New Pop Anthem ‘Rush’
We’ve been obsessed with Finnish star Goldielocks ever since she debuted Made Of back at Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2025, and followed this with her sublime album Two of a Kind later that year. Now, Goldielocks begins her new musical era with single Rush, a defiant pop earworm that we can’t get enough of.
Matt Terry Delivers High-Energy Pop on New EP ‘Party in My Room’
Matt Terry has been delighting pop fans in recent months with joyously fun singles including Karma and Superglue! Now, Matt releases new song Party in My Room and collates the tracks into a hit-filled five-track EP.
Tom Gregory Releases First Single of 2026 ‘How It Was Before’
British star Tom Gregory has racked up an incredible 1.3 million monthly Spotify listeners thanks to powerhouse tracks including Never Let Me Down (with
Stephen Colbert’s Late Show farewell ushers in new era
The final episode of The Late Show was broadcast on CBS on Thursday
Drake smashes UK chart record with three new albums in top ten
The records are Drake’s first releases since his headline-making feud with US rapper Kendrick Lamar
Charli XCX SS26 video
Charli XCX’s nihilistic “SS26” picks up where MARINA’s “Pink Convertible” left off in terms of imparting a specific message to the masses: “We’re fucked.”
Carmit Hits the Dancefloor on Eagerly-Awaited EP ‘CARMIT’
Carmit Bachar delights fans with the long-awaited release of her new EP CARMIT. The founding Pussycat Dolls member showcases her musical skills on the set containing anthems such as empowering anthems such as Fierce and dancefloor filles including electronic gem Me.
Anthony Ramos Delivers Salsa Love Letter to ‘New York City’
Actor and musician Anthony Ramos begins a new musical era with his single New York City which the star dubs as salsa music in the English language.
Olivier Dion Delivers Powerfully Introspective New French-Language Album ‘L’Empreinte’
Our recent interview with Olivier Dion, the star teased his eagerly-awaited new album following the release of single Pardon pardon. Now Olivier releases the accompanying album L’Empreinte (‘The Imprint’), a ten track set which contains previous singles including Tombe, Demain à l’aube and Tous les chemins alongside a variety of new numbers.
Tom Hardy fired from Mobland season 3 after clashes with production: reports
Hardy played the role of Harry Da Souza on the first two seasons of the Paramount+ crime drama
Italian Star AIELLO Delivers New Studio Album ‘SCORPIONE’
Italian star AIELLO releases his new album SCORPIONE (‘Scorpio’), a nine-track collection that features his recent singles GIGANTI and SOTTO SOTTO.
Roddy Doyle: ‘When you’re a Dublin writer, you’re inevitably asked about Joyce, and it’s tedious’
The Booker prize-winning novelist and screenwriter shares the tune he’d want played at his funeral and why he’d have a couple of pints with Charles Dickens but not three
Swedish Star Theo Releases Slinky New English Language Single ‘Headline’
It’s been a while since we’ve had new English language music from Theo – the Melodifestivalen favourite formerly known as Theoz. It has been truly worth the wait, with producer Raz B for the slinky new R&B-infused pop track called Headline.
Nine Sixteenths review – what Janet Jackson’s ‘Nipplegate’ scandal really exposed
Brixton House, London Paula Varjack’s kinetic play uses lip syncing and dance routines to show how prejudice turned a ‘wardrobe malfunction’ into a career disaster The year is 2004 and the Super Bowl halftime show is about to begin. What would later become known as “Nipplegate” – in which Justin Timberlake ripped part of Janet Jackson’s bodice, briefly exposing her right breast – will be broadcast to 70,000 spectators in the stadium and more than 140 million TV viewers.
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood actor says Quentin Tarantino scolded Brad Pitt
Tarantino took issue with Pitt making a director’s call,
Adeel Akhtar on funding cuts: ‘Art gives people space to be free’
The ‘Four Lions’ star got his start in the industry thanks to the National Youth Theatre
‘He made us laugh and he never flinched’: America says goodbye to The Late Show and Stephen Colbert
Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen and Joe Biden are among the names paying tribute to host of cancelled late-night show
Sex and the City star resurfaces after 3 years with cryptic message
Jason Lewis starred as the young boyfriend, Jerry ‘Smith’ Jerrod, of Kim Cattrall’s Samantha in ‘Sex and the City’
Kylie Minogue Releases New Music ‘Light Up’ From Netflix Doc
The must-watch arrival on Netflix this week is the streamer’s deep dive into the story of pop legend Kylie Minogue. The documentary details Kylie’s rise through the Aussie soap Neighbours to pop glory with Stock Aitken Waterman, before she pursued her own independent musical path. Showcasing her status as the ultimate queen of pop reinvention, Kylie has released a brand-new track, Light Up, to tie in with the documentary’s launch.
Spike Fearn could be the Gen Z Hugh Grant. He’s trying not to pay attention to it
The very sweet British romcom ‘Finding Emily’ looks set to send the Leicestershire-born 25-year-old into a new stratosphere of fame, following smaller roles in ‘Alien: Romulus’ and ‘Ella McCay’.
Buddhist temples open doors to BTS fans as concert dates see hotel prices surge
Accommodation prices in Busan during concert weekend jump 2.4 times
‘The days I had to have sex with randoms, I thought thank God!’ Jamie Bell on eye-popping drama Half Man
His starring role in Richard Gadd’s brutal toxic masculinity series is a far cry from his days as Billy Elliot.
In His Final Episodes, Stephen Colbert’s Greatest Asset Wasn’t His Comedy. It Was Something Else
The late-night host ended his show by doing what he does best.
The Mandalorian’s Jon Favreau recalls moment he realized Grogu was a ‘phenomenon’
Favreau’s latest film, ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu,’ based on the hit Disney TV series,
Doja Cat review – pop superstar or true freak? US iconoclast plays the tension to perfection
OVO Hydro, Glasgow Moving seamlessly through extravagant choreography between bubblegum–rap and darker, rockier material, the singer is always in full command Since her breakout almost a decade ago, singer and rapper Doja Cat has been musically restless: bouncing between the pop-rap of her first album Amala to her darker, toothier 2023 release Scarlet; collaborating with SZA then heel-turning to cover Hole.
What happened to Katie Price’s ‘missing’ husband? Everything we know so far
Reality star last heard from her husband on Wednesday, when he claimed to have been ‘detained’
Who is Lee Andrews? The ‘missing’ husband of Katie Price with a strange past
Katie Price last heard from her Dubai-based husband over a week ago
Revolution Days review – fearless aid worker bears witness to the Arab spring
Citizens theatre, Glasgow Based on her real observations of the civil uprising, Mariem Omari’s play looks at its humanitarian impact In less volatile times, the memory of the Arab spring would be fresh in our minds. But with the Iran war already stealing attention from Gaza (let alone Ukraine), you may forget the intensity of the revolutionary wave across north Africa and the Middle East 15 years ago.
It’s Only Rock’n’Roll! Italian police called to Mick Jagger’s star-studded party
Rock star was celebrating wrapping new film with co-stars Dakota Johnson,
Mabe Fratti and Bill Orcutt: Almost Waking review – cellist and guitarist unite for tender harmonies and torrid tangles
(Unheard of Hope) The Guatemalan newcomer and US veteran find striking common ground on an intimate collaboration full of agitation, complexity and uncanny chemistry This dreamlike, intimate album unites one of experimental music’s current stars with one of its most prolific veterans.
Miles Davis: Ascenseur pour l’Échafaud review – harmonic openness for Louis Malle’s haunting noir thriller
(Decca France) The trumpeter’s improvised soundtrack for the new wave director’s 1957 film still glows with sensuality, tension and nocturnal beauty in this lavish reissue When Miles Davis was dying in September 1991, an invisible, neighbouring trumpet player, who this writer would frequently hear practising graceful classical phrases, began playing homages to Miles’ voice-like, blues-inflected melodies instead.
Trash hits! Why a wave of hedonistic, feral female pop stars are rejecting respectability
In a collapsing world, artists like Slayyyter and Cobrah are chasing extreme highs with hyperactive music and debauched lyrics. Is their trashy vibe emancipating – or a bit contrived?
End of the Rainbow review – Jinkx Monsoon’s Judy Garland could be the talk of the town
Soho Theatre Walthamstow, London The Drag Race star brings nuance to the vocals and has a hoot with a frisky script but this bio-drama is too limited and ultimately cramps her style Drag Race fans already know that the series’ “queen of all queens” Jinkx Monsoon does a mean Judy Garland impression from her lurid account of a threesome with Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.
Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller review – a blend of social realism and gothic horror
In this lurid, big-boned, often brilliant book about a sculptor and a true-crime documentary,
Kesha Origami video
Getting twisty-turny, Kesha pays subtle homage to the last video she did major choreo for, “Die Young,” with her new video for “Origami.”
Cannes Tried to Ban Nudity. Celebrities Revolted—and an Iconic Fashion Tradition Was Born
At this year’s festival, showing skin was a sartorial middle finger.
Why Is the Trump Administration Obsessed With Drake’s New Album? Let Me Break It Down
I'll concede that the reference was perhaps a large oversight on Drake's part.
Trump sends Stephen Colbert a warning ahead of final Late Show airing
Trump issued just eight words when asked about Colbert’s last broadcast
‘Really entertaining in a horrible way’: the indestructible appeal of Tosca
With its screams, sex, bells and bloodshed Puccini’s opera was initially derided as a noisy disaster.
Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly audiobook review – smart reflections on love, desire and power
This heartfelt story of attraction and friendship, shortlisted for the Women’s prize for fiction,
Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen album review – Luisi has a keen sense of the operatic architecture
Dallas Symphony Orchestra/Luisi/Lindstrom/Delavan /Johansson (Delos) Captured live in concert performances, Fabio Luisi’s clear-sighted command and strong orchestral playing make this Wagner set frequently impressive, with Mark Delavan an authorative Wotan Concert performances of opera can provide ideal conditions for live recordings. This ambitious release of Wagner’s Ring Cycle on 13 CDs, captured in 2024 with the Dallas Symphony under music director Fabio Luisi, is a fine example.
A New Netflix Show Combines Two of TV’s Most Popular Showrunners and a Dream Cast. It Does Not Go Well
I would like to say that the new show from the creator of Stranger Things is great, but, well, friends don’t lie.
Mick Jagger to play Josh O’Connor’s father in new film from Alice Rohrwacher
The Rolling Stone will play a lighthouse keeper in Three Incestuous Sisters, joining a cast including Dakota Johnson,
Shirley Ballas gives verdict on ‘surprise’ new Strictly presenters
Three presenters are set to replace the outgoing duo of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly
‘It was much more gritty than the US scene’: UK skateboarding in the 80s and 90s – in pictures
Flying from roofs or grinding on car spoilers,
The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson review – indie debut on the Women’s prize shortlist
This vivid story of a Caribbean childhood in 1960s Bradford does not stint on accounts of poverty and systemic abuse,
There’s a New Documentary About Sexual Assault. It’s Joyful. Hear Me Out
In Ask E. Jean, Carroll gets to be exactly who she’s been for 40 years.
We Have a New Worst Star Wars Movie
The Mandalorian and Grogu is so bad it’s baffling.
Slayyyter The Tonight Show
While there are many measures of mainstream success at this point in time,
Uncaged+ review – elegant sketches of Lee Krasner and her life with Jackson Pollock
The Mount Without, Bristol Fame’s Antonia Franceschi delivers a double portrait of Krasner, with music by Claire van Kampen, plus there’s a superb solo from Edward Watson Two notable women are the cornerstones of this evening of dance.
Legendary flute heard on Beatles song and Cadbury advert goes to auction
The instrument was owned by British flautist Jack Ellory who played on a wide range of classical and popular recordings
Pedro Almodóvar says film-makers have a ‘moral duty’ to speak out against the far right
‘Europe must never be subjected to Trump’ says Spanish film-maker at a Cannes press conference for his new film,
Astell and Woolf review – feminist writers unite and share a sherry in the afterlife
Live theatre, Newcastle In Shelagh Stephenson’s spiky comedy, Virginia Woolf and Mary Astell become celestial companions, discussing religion, science and independence Mary Astell is not known for her knitting. If she is remembered at all, it is for being England’s first feminist. In 1694, she published A Serious Proposal to the Ladies, a treatise arguing for women’s education. Yet here she is with knitting needles and a handsome strip of pink wool. She is as surprised as anyone.
Fantastic visions and cosmic rhythms: how Whistler is making me see – and hear – differently
A new exhibition at Tate Britain includes canvases titled after symphonies and nocturnes, but the inspiration flows in both directions.
Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass review – furry foes out of their depth in candy-coated Chinese adventure
Cat and mouse are transported to a quasi-medieval China in this luridly bright animation that has none of the inventiveness of the Hanna-Barbera originals
Totó la Momposina, vocalist and Colombian music legend, dies aged 85
The singer was one of her country’s most’s popular musical exports,
A Bestselling Author Put an Israeli Character Into Her New Novel. Then the Internet Lost Its Mind
Now that I’ve read the whole book, I can confirm that this controversy is even dumber than I suspected.
The Once Mighty Florida Orange Is Just About Dead. Whodunit?
The culprits include pestilence, pesticides, hurricanes, and hubris.
Is Obsession Too Mean or Not Mean Enough?
The indie phenom Obsession makes for a cruel rom-com sandwich on horror bread.
Phone Etiquette Is In The Toilet
Phone use used to be taboo in places like movie theaters and workout classes. But now, the norms are shifting.
I Want You to Be Happy by Jem Calder review – romance for the terminally online
What makes this love story fresh is the precise attention to the contemporary environment: the way characters live both in and out of the physical world
‘Anger, curiosity and hope’: a planet of protest – in pictures
From Hong Kong to Cairo, New York to Kyiv, the world is caught up in confrontations with authoritarian power.
Agatha Christie’s typewriter and personal secrets to feature in new exhibition
The author, best known for creating Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, will be the subject of ‘Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery’
My precious: Lord of the Rings anniversary coin launched
A new coin has been launched to mark the 25th anniversary of the first film in The Lord of the Rings trilogy
New Grey’s Anatomy spin-off in Texas has fans asking one particular question
Untitled spin-off is expected to premiere during the 2026 to 2027 TV season
Five reasons why Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in US history
A political scientist found that Democratic candidates who appeared on “The Colbert Report” experienced a 44% increase in campaign donations within 30 days of their appearance
Disney blasted for staged Pedro Pascal Mandalorian marketing stunt
Pascal ‘surprised’ a group of Star Wars fans as they were about to board the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride at Disneyland
Sebastian Stan chides Cannes audience for laughing at Donald Trump question
Stan portrayed the president in the 2024 movie ‘The Apprentice’
Strictly announces three new hosts after Tess and Claudia quit BBC show
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s replacements have finally been announced
Stephen Colbert unveils pointed dress code for Late Show wrap party
Last-ever ‘Late Show’ episode airs Thursday
The Mandalorian and Grogu review: Stick a fork in Star Wars. It’s done
With just five minutes of Pedro Pascal and a completely dispirited voice performance from Jeremy Allen White as Jabba the Hutt’s son,
Hayden Panettiere reveals why Kristen Stewart replaced her in Panic Room
Panettiere was originally set to star alongside Nicole Kidman in David Fincher’s thriller
Slayyyter Broke Bitch Freestyle
Slayyyter’s latest single, “Broke Bitch Freestyle,” finds her tapping even more into Lana Del Rey/Lizzy Grant’s sense of white trash fetishism.
Married at First Sight UK becomes latest reality show embroiled in scandal and abuse
Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing are just a few shows that have been hit by controversy and tragedy
Hayden Panettiere says Oscar-winning actor exposed himself to her at a party
‘This well-respected, award-winning actor’s testicles were hanging out from his unzipped fly,’ Panettiere writes in ‘This Is Me: A Reckoning’
Donald Trump Hates One Television Show More Than Any Other. After Watching for the Past Week, I See Why
The ABC show doesn’t often take on the First Amendment controversy directly—but it hangs over everything.
The Independent to host exclusive filmed chats for Latitude 2026
Series of weekly interviews will be shared in the build-up to this year’s festival
NTA nominations pit Tyson Fury against Danny Dyer in new reality TV category
The longlist of nominations has been unveiled for this year’s ceremony including a new category on celebrity shows
War of the Worlds star Ann Robinson dies aged 96
As Sylvia Van Buren, the courageous science teacher at the heart of the 1953 classic,
Head of Moldova’s public broadcaster resigns after protests over Eurovision vote
Fans denounced the Moldovan jury's decision to award only three points to neighbouring Romania in Saturday's contest
Grey’s Anatomy and Better Call Saul actor Russell Andrews diagnosed with ALS
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ alum also shared his partnership with ALS Network for ALS Awareness Month
Apple Martin to make feature film debut in Nancy Meyers’s return to cinema
Untitled project is Meyers’s first as director since ‘The Intern’ in 2015
James Corden slams ‘awful’ Gavin & Stacey episode from original series
Corden, who played Smithy on the hit series,
What happened to Katie Price’s husband? Everything we know as Lee Andrews ‘missing’
Reality star’s husband missed his original flight from Dubai to UK because of ‘all his business stuff he has to do’
Dramatic moment Jeremy Clarkson rushed to hospital to feature in new Clarkson’s Farm
Clarkson is returning for a new series of his Prime Video drama in June
The men who could be the new James Bond
The celebrated British casting director Nina Gold has been confirmed to be meeting with young actors for the coveted role
New Harry Potter actor unexpectedly drops out of new HBO series
Series will recast role after first season
James Bond star gives verdict on franchise being sold to Amazon MGM
Next installment in the spy franchise will be helmed by ‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve
Married At First Sight UK pulled from streaming after rape claims
Two women said they were raped during filming of the dating show,
Harry Styles Wembley residency set to generate £1.1bn as fans outspend Taylor Swift
Ticket holders for the pop star’s 12-night residency are anticipated to spend a staggering £981 each
Harry Styles Wembley residency set to generate £1.1bn as fans outspend Taylor Swift
Ticket holders for the pop star’s 12-night residency are anticipated to spend a staggering £981 each
Jacob Elordi faces criticism after dropping out of Cannes jury
The ‘Euphoria’ star was originally tapped as a member of the competition jury at the Cannes Film Festival
James Bond star gives verdict on franchise being sold to Amazon MGM
Next installment in the spy franchise will be helmed by ‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve
Spencer Pratt loses it after journalist points out he doesn’t live in LA
‘This is why you only have goblins running everything,’ said the former ‘The Hills’ star
Married At First Sight UK pulled from streaming after rape claims
Channel 4 has pulled all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK from its streaming platforms following “very serious allegations of wrongdoing” made against a small number of past contributors, the broadcaster said.
Kylie’s Netflix doc revelations, from personal tragedy to the tour that went too far
Despite the freight train of hits and that famed megawatt smile, the beloved Australian pop star remains utterly elusive, writes Annabel Nugent.
Bayeux Tapestry to be on display in London despite backlash – for up to £33 a ticket
David Hockney among critics who’ve called the transporting of the fragile artwork ‘madness’