Music Live Reviews
David Byrne live in Halifax: a life-affirming tonic
Talking Heads classics and exuberant solo material make this a night filled with desperately needed optimism, in the stunning surroundings of the Piece Hall
Music Features
Nia Archives breaks free
For years, being Nia Archives came with a mission: champion jungle. Now, the poster girl for the genre’s renaissance is spreading her musical wings and being unapologetically herself
Music Live Reviews
Bruno Mars live in London review: Classic showman brings old school glamour to Wembley
On the first of his six nights at Wembley Stadium, Bruno Mars proves why his timeless showmanship is still attracting the biggest crowds.
Music
Music Live Reviews
The Cribs live in London: Indie royalty offer up a glorious celebration in epic surroundings
On a sweltering evening in London, The Cribs prove right at home in the picturesque setting of Somerset House
Music News
No, Madonna Was Not in Trump’s Suite at the World Cup Final
A viral tweet claimed the pop icon watched the final from Donald Trump’s suite. The woman in the footage was clearly someone else
Music News
Abbey Road Music Photography Awards to Honour Masayoshi Sukita With Lifetime Achievement Award
The recording studio’s annual photography awards, established in 2022, will take place in London in September
Music Features
Meet Saint Clair, the London band combining classic guitar sounds with their own fresh approach
Saint Clair are the latest exciting guitar band to emerge from London…
Music Live Reviews
Bruno Mars live in London review: Classic showman brings old school glamour to Wembley
On the first of his six nights at Wembley Stadium, Bruno Mars proves why his timeless showmanship is still attracting the biggest crowds.
Music Live Reviews
David Byrne live in Halifax: a life-affirming tonic
Talking Heads classics and exuberant solo material make this a night filled with desperately needed optimism, in the stunning surroundings of the Piece Hall
Features
Yard Act: New Beginnings
The Leeds band’s third album, ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music‘, sees the tight-knit band coming to terms with fame and unveiling an all-new sound as their art continues to evolve
Beth Orton talks us through new album ‘The Ground Above’ track by track
The genre-blending star talks us through her excellent ninth album.
Meet Little Grandad, the London brothers singing ‘blood harmonies’
The fast-rising quartet discuss evolving their sound over a hundred live gigs and the escapism of Americana
Is Taylor Swift Going Country Again? All the Signs
‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ is dominating country radio, she’s eligible for Country Music Hall of Fame induction, and her self-titled debut is turning 20 this year
Film
Thor Battles Doctor Doom, Reunites With Steve Rogers in New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer
“We’re going to need a miracle,” Chris Hemsworth proclaims in the new clip for the highly anticipated superhero flick
‘My Left Foot’ and ‘Home Alone 2’ star Brenda Fricker has died at the age of 81
The actress passed away at her home in Dublin.
‘The Odyssey’: Christopher Nolan on ‘incredible’ Elliot Page and ‘dark, frightening’ Cyclops
As his magnum opus The Odyssey hits cinemas, Christopher Nolan talks to RSUK about his “dark, frightening” cyclops, why he avoids six-day working weeks and reuniting with “incredible” Inception star Elliot Page
Sam Neill, Star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ Dead at 78
The New Zealand actor had a prolific career in films like The Piano and TV shows like Merlin and Peaky Blinders
Himesh Patel is having the busiest summer of his life
From Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey to Ryan Coogler’s X-Files via Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes, Himesh Patel is hanging with all the right people this summer.
How ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ became several brilliant films at once
In the week that Global Beatles Day took place, read our extract from Samira Ahmed’s book about the Fab Four’s possibly finest hour on screen.
Iron Maiden live at Knebworth review: Heavy metal icons raise the bar yet again
Eddie and the gang close out the European leg of the Run For Your Lives tour with a historic festival experience at Knebworth.
Bring Me The Horizon live in Manchester review: A brutal and brilliant celebration of their roots
In 2006 Bring Me The Horizon moved the needle with their ear splitting debut studio album. Twenty years on, their anniversary show at Manchester’s BEC arena was one for the ages.
My Chemical Romance live in London review: ‘The Black Parade’ brings Wembley to its knees
Almost twenty years after The Black Parade first marched into our hearts, My Chemical Romance prove that they aren’t just on a 2006 nostalgia trip, they’re still firmly one rock’s most ambitious players in 2026.
Mad Cool Festival 2026: One of the summer’s best line-ups makes for a sweltering celebration
Feliz Cumpleaños! For their tenth birthday, the Madrid festival throws a party to remember…
Reviews
TV
Edinburgh Fringe 2026: 12 must-see comedy shows
Ahead of the world’s biggest arts festival, here’s our must-see comedy shows at this year’s Fringe.
12 rising stars of comedy to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
With the Edinburgh Fringe upon us, here are our tips for the next big things to catch before they’re famous
Alice Oseman on ‘Heartstopper Volume 6’: ‘Hope, happiness and happy endings are possible’
After a decade of adoration for her graphic novel series-turned-TV show ‘Heartstopper’, Alice Oseman speaks to Rolling Stone UK about the emotional ending to Nick and Charlie’s ending
Larry David Calls Trump’s UFC Fight ‘a Travesty’: ‘I Was Embarrassed to be an American’
The Curb Your Enthusiasm creator debuts his new series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, on June 26
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”