Music News
Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize with ‘People Watching’
The singer won his first ever Mercury for his third album at the ceremony in his hometown of Newcastle
Music Features
Looking Up: Louis Tomlinson on finding the sunnier side to life
After a challenging few years that saw him lose some of those closest to him, Louis Tomlinson is determined to celebrate life through music, with songs like ‘Lemonade’ from new album How Did I Get Here? reflecting a sunnier, more upbeat phase
TV Features
Adjani Salmon tells us about season 2 of ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’
The writer of the BAFTA-winning Dreaming Whilst Black on what viewers can expect from the second series, plus his new sitcom project
Music
Music News
JayaHadADream and English Teacher lead winners at Youth Music Awards
The charity held their annual awards ceremony in London on Wednesday evening.
Music News
Foo Fighters Tease New Music: ‘About To Take Flight’
The rock band, who have been playing sporadic tour dates, posted a clip of a possible new song on Instagram
Music News
Gene Simmons, Rush, Tom Morello honour Kiss’ Ace Frehley: ‘My first guitar hero’
Musicians shared their memories of Frehley, who died yesterday, celebrating his remarkable talent, unforgettable laugh, and impact across generations
Music News
Chloe Qisha, Sam Fender & Elton John and Oliver Sim lead our Hot New Songs playlist
With new music from Chloe Qisha, Sam Fender & Elton John and Oliver Sim
Music News
10 albums you need to hear this week
With music from The Last Dinner Party, Tame Impala, Miles Kane, Sam Ryder, Brògeal, Ashnikko, Tom Skinner, Rianne Downey, Of Monsters and Men and Militarie Gun
Music News
Sam Fender wins the 2025 Mercury Prize with ‘People Watching’
The singer won his first ever Mercury for his third album at the ceremony in his hometown of Newcastle
Features
Women to the Front: Inside the creation of ‘Riot Women’
Sally Wainwright’s new all-female British rock drama reignites the feminist fury of the riot grrrl movement, while also setting the stage for new contemporary voices, as alt-rock duo ARXX provide the original music
Oscar-nominated composer Jerskin Fendrix on diving into childhood with his stunning new album
The prodigiously talented musician discusses ‘Once Upon a Time… in Shropshire’, learning from Yorgos Lanthimos and the importance of artistically embarrassing yourself
Meet Rianne Downey, Scotland’s boldest new voice in country music
Giddy up! Rianne Downey is on the path to greatness
Stray Kids talk about making history with their new album ‘KARMA’
The K-Pop idols are the first artists in history to debut at number 1 with seven consecutive albums on the Billboard 200 chart
Film
Diane Keaton’s Family Reveals Her Cause of Death
The Oscar winner died at the age of 79 on Oct. 11
Nancy Meyers Remembers Friend and Collaborator Diane Keaton: ‘She Made Everything Better’
The writer-director and the actress worked on four films together, including 1987’s Baby Boom, 2003’s Something’s Gotta Give, and the Father of the Bride franchise
‘I Swear’: Actor Robert Aramayo on the most inspirational British film of the year
Robert Aramayo stars as pioneering Tourettes campaigner John Davidson in the bold, brilliant and tear-jerking new biopic of his life.
‘Goal!’ at 20: The story of the football film that became a cult classic
To mark its 20th anniversary, Goal! stars Kuno Becker and Alessandro Nivola and scriptwriter Adrian Butchart tell us all about creating one of the most beloved football films ever, and its lasting legacy
Emma Watson says conversation with J.K. Rowling about anti-trans views ‘was never made possible’
The author once said she would “never forgive” the franchise leads for standing against her, but the actress still doesn’t believe Rowling should be treated as “disposable”
Tom Holland suffers injury on ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ set, pauses filming
The actor suffered a mild concussion
The Last Dinner Party ‘From The Pyre’ review: A Sublime Return
The Last Dinner Party’s second album sees them explore darker themes, reflections on the realities of fame and the biggest tunes they’ve ever made. The result is a record that might just be better than their acclaimed debut…
Sigur Rós live in London: unparalleled majesty
Backed by the London Contemporary Orchestra, the band’s back catalogue and most recent album ‘ÁTTA’ are re-shaped in gorgeous ways
Olivia Dean ‘The Art of Loving’ review: The powerful sound of Britain’s latest star
Love in all its conflicted forms is explored on Olivia Dean’s brilliant second record.
PinkPantheress live in London: The pop star that Gen Z needs
A welcome reintroduction to the cream of the gen-z pop crop.
Reviews
TV
Murdered ‘Celebrity Traitors’ star speaks out: ‘Next season they should let murdered players come back!’
As Traitors Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns strike again, one of their latest victims speaks out…
Harry Clark: I think I know who’s getting banished on ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ tonight
In his latest column, ‘The Traitors’ season two winner Harry Clark gives us the lowdown on how he reckons the celebs are faring so far…
Adjani Salmon tells us about season 2 of ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’
The writer of the BAFTA-winning Dreaming Whilst Black on what viewers can expect from the second series, plus his new sitcom project
‘The Inbetweeners’ is officially making a comeback
Creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris have signed a deal for the show to return “across a range of platforms including film, TV, and stage”.
MTV to axe UK music channels at the end of the year
MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live are all believed to cease broadcasting after December 31
Women to the Front: Inside the creation of ‘Riot Women’
Sally Wainwright’s new all-female British rock drama reignites the feminist fury of the riot grrrl movement, while also setting the stage for new contemporary voices, as alt-rock duo ARXX provide the original music