Music Features
Rolling Stone UK’s Ones To Watch 2026
Introducing the artists who are going to rule your year…
Music Features
Jung Kook: No Limits
As 21st-century pop icons BTS prepare for lift-off following an enforced hiatus for military service, its youngest member Jung Kook reflects on his journey from maknae to solo artist, shares the self-care rou-tine that keeps him sane, and reveals how his spell away from music stoked his passion for it once more
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David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ Saw Massive Streaming Spike After ‘Stranger Things’ Finale
Show co-creator Ross Duffer revealed that it was Joe Keery’s idea to feature Bowie’s song: “To use the original Bowie version just felt fitting for the conclusion”
Music
Music News
50 Cent Developing True Crime ‘Gang Wars’ Series After Diddy Documentary
The upcoming A&E project follows the Curtis Jackson-produced doc, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, released last year
Music Features
Rolling Stone UK’s Ones To Watch 2026
Introducing the artists who are going to rule your year…
Music News
Bruno Mars Confirms his next album is “done”
The LP will mark his first solo album since 2016’s 24K Magic
Music News
David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ Saw Massive Streaming Spike After ‘Stranger Things’ Finale
Show co-creator Ross Duffer revealed that it was Joe Keery’s idea to feature Bowie’s song: “To use the original Bowie version just felt fitting for the conclusion”
Music News
Björk Calls for Greenland Independence as Trump Revives Takeover Threats
“The chance that my fellow Greenlanders might go from one cruel colonisers to another is too brutal to even imagine,” the Icelandic musician wrote on Instagram
Music News
Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson says twin daughters will “probably never walk” due to rare muscular condition
The singer’s daughters have received a diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Features
Free spirit: FKA twigs on the lifesaving ‘EUSEXUA’
Our Album Award winner discusses navigating the Madonna-whore complex, and how signing to a major label has given her control of her masters – and her future
Jamie Campbell Bower: ‘On the other side there’s always something beautiful’
From ‘Twilight’ to ‘Stranger Things’ big bad Vecna, via Harry Potter and soon ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’, the British star’s Television Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards has been earned many times over
Myles Smith is the UK’s next everyman superstar
With hundreds of millions of streams and a determination to give back and demand more, the Luton singer has a heart as big as his voice
How Wunderhorse became our band of the year
This generational group has weathered change to become one of the UK’s hottest bands. Here, frontman Jacob Slater reflects on the past, and the new music to come
Film
Timothée Chalamet Thanks Kylie Jenner in Critics Choice Acceptance Speech: ‘I Love You’
The performer was named Best Actor for his starring role in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme
Will Smith Sued by Tour Violinist for Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Brian King Joseph accused the rapper of “predatory behaviour” in a lawsuit filed in California this week
Kate Winslet Recalls Her Phone Being Tapped in the Wake of ‘Titanic’ Success
“I was terrified to go to sleep,” the actress shared during an appearance BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs
Rob and Michele Reiner’s Causes of Death Revealed
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner also ruled that the deaths occurred on Sunday, not late Saturday
‘Avatar’ star Sam Worthington: ‘I get to work with the most visionary director there is’
As ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is released, Sam Worthington talks to Rolling Stone UK about the astonishing vision behind the saga James Cameron spent almost two decades completing
Harry Shearer Remembers Rob Reiner: ‘He Was Funny, He Was Smart, He Was a Mensch’
“This is unspeakable, the stuff of Greek tragedy,” Reiner’s friend and This Is Spinal Tap collaborator says in tribute
Cameron Winter live in London: Gen Z superstar and Geese frontman caps a remarkable year
After releasing two of the best albums of the last 12 months, Winter’s gig at the Roundhouse sees him gorgeously rework songs from debut solo record ‘Heavy Metal’ in front of a crowd of disciples
Radiohead live in London: returning heroes shut up and play the hits
At their first UK show in eight years and amid uncertainty about their future, the band provide a timely reminder of their outstanding catalogue
FKA twigs ‘EUSEXUA Afterglow’ review: a pulsating sequel
On ‘Afterglow’, the story of the eusexua era deepens as the enigmatic pop star fully learns to let go
Rosalía ‘Lux’ review: an astonishingly ambitious opus
The singer’s fourth album, featuring songs sung in 13 languages and recorded with London Symphony Orchestra, is a shocking and sublime left turn
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TV
Paul Gorton: I think I know who the Secret Traitor is
Our star columnist is back, and he reckons he’s got a clue or two about the identity of the Secret Traitor…
‘The Traitors’: Paul Gorton to return as Rolling Stone UK’s columnist for series 4
Let the games begin!
Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver Britain’s Annual ‘Alternative Christmas Message’
The late-night host’s speech will air on U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 on Christmas Day
Timothée Chalamet Won’t Confirm or Deny if He’s the Mysterious Liverpool Rapper EsDeeKid
“All will be revealed in due time,” the actor says of the rumours he’s moonlighting as a balaclava-covered scouse rapper
‘Stranger Things’ star Jamie Campbell Bower shares his Vecna inspiration playlist
Here’s what our cover star spins to get into character as TV’s most gruesome villain
Ed Gamble and James Acaster: ‘The audience can tell there’s genuine enthusiasm’
With their ‘Off Menu’ podcast, this comedy pairing have become the most beloved UK double act of a generation. Here, they discuss the show’s expansion, live performances and their favourite music of 2025