Music News
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from travelling by UK government
The rapper’s application to travel to the UK has been officially declined, the government has confirmed.
Film Features
‘California Schemin’: How James McAvoy brought the Great Hip Hop Hoax to the big screen
James McAvoy talks opportunities for Scottish talent as he brings the incredible true story of Silibil N’ Brains, who pulled off Scotland’s great “hip-hop hoax”, to the silver screen.
Music News
Harry Styles announces eclectic line-up for his Meltdown Festival
Getdown Services, Kamasi Washington and LCD Soundsystem are among the names assembled for Styles’ curated festival.
Music
Music News
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from travelling by UK government
The rapper’s application to travel to the UK has been officially declined, the government has confirmed.
Music News
Harry Styles announces eclectic line-up for his Meltdown Festival
Getdown Services, Kamasi Washington and LCD Soundsystem are among the names assembled for Styles’ curated festival.
Music News
David Schwimmer Slams Kanye West’s Apology, Urges Remaining Wireless Festival Sponsors to Exit
The actor thanked Pepsi, Paypal, and Diageo for pulling their support from the fest, where West is scheduled to headline the three-day event
Music News
Kanye West offers to meet Jewish community in Britain as Wireless backlash intensifies
The rapper said he wanted to “present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through music.”
Music News
Wireless Festival Boss Condemns Kanye West’s Antisemitic Outbursts, but Defends Booking
“Forgiveness and giving people a second chance are becoming a lost virtue in this ever-increasing divisive world,” Melvin Benn said
Music News
Getdown Services, Kasabian and Dry Cleaning lead our Hot New Songs playlist
With music from Getdown Services, Kasabian, Dry Cleaning and more.
Features
How Daniel Blumberg became Hollywood’s most in-demand composer
At home in Hackney, the Oscar-winner explains the immersive process and restless creativity that has made him a go-to collaborator in the film world
Arlo Parks: Nocturnal Awakening
For third album ‘Ambiguous Desire’, Arlo Parks journeyed into New York clubland to rediscover herself through nightlife culture.
Cruz Beckham: ‘I want to learn to be the best musician I can be’
As Beckham prepares to kick off a run of sold-out London dates, the singer tells us why he wants to make his name the old fashioned way…
Lava La Rue: ‘I’ve always been quite vocal about things’
Lava La Rue on returning to their punk roots, being spotted by a Guns N’ Roses legend and making political music.
Film
‘California Schemin’: How James McAvoy brought the Great Hip Hop Hoax to the big screen
James McAvoy talks opportunities for Scottish talent as he brings the incredible true story of Silibil N’ Brains, who pulled off Scotland’s great “hip-hop hoax”, to the silver screen.
What is ‘The Drama’ really about?
An attempt to talk about the new Zendaya and Robert Pattinson movie without revealing why everyone is losing their minds over it
How Daniel Blumberg became Hollywood’s most in-demand composer
At home in Hackney, the Oscar-winner explains the immersive process and restless creativity that has made him a go-to collaborator in the film world
‘Lord of the Rings’ superfan Stephen Colbert to write new movie for Peter Jackson
The film will follow ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’, which is being directed by Andy Serkis
‘Trainspotting’ musical to hit the West End this summer
Choose Life. Choose A Job. Choose The West End?
Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and action movie legend dead at 86
The actor appeared in a plethora of tough-guy action films and inspired an indelible early internet meme
RAYE ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ review: A hugely ambitious swing for the fences
RAYE’s second album is a bold and life-affirming listen.
Lily Allen live in London: West End girl’s Palladium debut is smart and emotional
Lily Allen’s date at the Palladium is a smart and emotional means of bringing 2025’s most caustic album to life.
Robyn ‘Sexistential’ review: the divine sound of hard-won freedom
While ageing might often come with fears of less, Robyn gives more in every department on her first album in eight years, flipping the script on both her own narrative, as well as those traditionally associated with pop stars her age
Gorillaz live in Birmingham: A glorious career-spanning celebration
With special guests and a setlist that flits between the old and the new, Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s gang of unruly primates are on fine form.
Reviews
TV
Scott Mills questioned by police in 2018 over sex offence allegations against teenage boy
Mills was questioned over allegations of historic sexual offences against a teenage boy
Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over personal conduct allegations
The DJ has now left the BBC
Labrinth slams music industry for turning ‘Gods noise into business transactions’
The composer behind ‘Euphoria‘s soundtrack previously denounced the HBO show in a cryptic social media post
Sarah Michelle Geller Criticises Hulu’s ‘Buffy’ Cancellation: ‘Nobody Saw This Coming’
The actress blamed the decision on one executive who “was not only not a fan of the original but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series”
Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed to host first three episodes of ‘SNL UK’
Wet Leg, Wolf Alice and Kasabian will also be on music duties…
Danny Dyer discusses reconciling with his father: ‘It’s been a process, but he is my best mate now’
“Everything that has happened between us is water off a duck’s back”