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<p>Kneecap drew such a crowd that entrances were shuttered 45 minutes before their arrival</p>

In Focus

The Kneecap controversy is proof they’re the perfect Glastonbury band

The Irish trio’s appearance has, due to political interference, led to an unexpected referendum on the festival’s soul. But, writes Adam White, their anarchy feels historically in keeping with what Glastonbury represents

<p>‘The Bear’ has made a star out of SNL alum Abby Elliott</p>

The Bear’s Abby Elliott: ‘My dad is so on board to be a guest star’

<p>Worthy Farm was the perfect place to welcome back the charmingly genuine singer</p>

State of the Arts

Lewis Capaldi’s Glastonbury comeback tells us everything about him

<p>Lydia Night: ‘Going solo has felt the most freeing thing in the world’</p>

Lydia Night: ‘Being messy is excused - but only if you write about it’

Features & Reviews

<p>Misery has never shone so bright: Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson in ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’</p>

Ruth Wilson is utterly luminous in A Moon for the Misbegotten

<p>Hero to zero: The musical adaptation of ‘Hercules’ fails to replicate the magic of its source material</p>

Like its hero, Disney’s Hercules musical loses its divine status

<p>'The Crows (Die Krähen)' by Anselm Kiefer (2019)</p>

Anselm Kiefer takes on Van Gogh, with results both heroic and absurd

<p>Omari Douglas (right) plays Jesse, a self-hating Black playwright</p>

This Bitter Earth lacks Billy Porter’s usual confident flair and style

Glastonbury 2025

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Glastonbury 2025 live: Neil Young headlines in clash with Charli XCX

Young performs lengthy Pyramid Stage performance, following major sets from RAYE, Pulp, Haim and Kneecap

LiveGlastonbury Festival

Glastonbury 2025 live: Neil Young headlines in clash with Charli XCX

Young performs lengthy Pyramid Stage performance, following major sets from RAYE, Pulp, Haim and Kneecap

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<p>The veteran singer-songwriter performs with heart and intensity</p>

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury headliner Neil Young thunders through a mighty setlist

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Glastonbury Festival

Doechii’s Glastonbury set sees her triumph over a biblical set clash

<p>Matty Healy of The 1975 during the band's headline performance at Glastonbury Festival, 27 June 2025</p>

Glastonbury Festival

At Glastonbury, The 1975 were at the height of their powers

<p>Alanis Morissette on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2025</p>

Glastonbury Festival

Alanis Morissette lets rip during her spectacular Glastonbury debut

<p>Alanis Morissette on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2025</p>

Glastonbury Festival

Alanis Morissette lets rip during her spectacular Glastonbury debut

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Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury 2025 reviews, Friday: Lorde, Lola Young and En Vogue

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Glastonbury Festival

With her note-perfect Glastonbury slot, CMAT has truly arrived

The Saturday Interview

<p>‘It’s been 21 years of my life that I have not had my father in it. And it’s a pain that I don’t ever express’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Barbie Ferreira: ‘We all have daddy issues – literally everyone’

<p>‘I live a totally normal life – partly because I’m a shut-in and don’t leave the house that much’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Bryce Dallas Howard: ‘I would walk around Disney reading about death’

News

Rising Stars

<p>‘We all need an opportunity. And I’m fortunate that I got mine’</p>

Interview

James Nelson-Joyce: ‘I thought kids like me don’t act’

<p>The actor plays a teenager in attendance at the hellish reform school Nickel Academy </p>

Interview

Nickel Boys’ Brandon Wilson: ‘There’s no logic to racial structures’

<p>‘As an actor, I always want to emote and go big, and for this I had to restrain myself a lot’ </p>

Interview

Queer’s Drew Starkey on Daniel Craig: ‘We were so comfortable with our love scenes’

<p>Ella Lily Hyland: ‘It was one of those jobs where you could be really unserious’ </p>

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Ella Lily Hyland on Black Doves and fight scenes with Keira Knightley

Independent TV

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Charli XCX crowns Gracie Abrams as Glastonbury 2025 ‘Apple Girl’

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Taylor Swift belts out ‘Love Story’ with Travis Kelce after NFL event

Lewis Capaldi close to tears in emotional Glastonbury return

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‘Send them to Mars’: Glastonbury installation takes aim at Elon Musk

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<p>Clockwise from top left: ‘Bad Sisters’, ‘Hijack’, ‘Severance’, ‘Criminal Record'</p>

From Severance to Silo – the 24 best Apple TV+ shows to binge

<p>‘Chicken Run’, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, ‘Watership Down’ and ‘My Girl’ are among the films that traumatised us as youngsters</p>

15 films that traumatised us as children

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The 26 greatest movie openings of all time, ranked

<p>Some of the very best film actors of the 21st century – but where do they rank?</p>

The 60 greatest film actors of the 21st century (so far)

Visit the USA

Art Me Up: A Gallery Guide to Miami’s Thriving Arts Scene

Sounds of the South: Exploring the Evolving Music Scene of Atlanta

Memphis to Maryville: Urban Adventures in Tennessee

<p>Scratch the surface or Orlando’s theme park scene and discover a world of culture and adventure experiences </p>

Discover Orlando’s hidden treasures beyond the parks

Culture

TV & Radio

Film

Music

Entertainment deals

<p>The LG C4 was included in our guide to the best 4K TVs, and the 42in model is currently down to £929 </p>

Best TV deals for July 2025

<p>From tell-all memoirs to historical novels, there’s something for every taste </p>

Best Audible deals for June 2025: How to save £20

<p>A fast and reliable internet connection means fewer dropouts</p>

Hyperoptic promo codes for June – how to get the best broadband deal

<p>Need to upgrade your tablet? Now’s the time to do it</p>

Best iPad deals in July 2025: Save £100 on the iPad Pro

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politics

Marco Rubio appears to be the latest politician to snub Donald Trump behind his back

Marco Rubio appears to be the latest politician to snub Donald Trump behind his back

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Why TikTok can’t stop talking about red light therapy – and what you need to know

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From Brat summer to 'convent summer': Gen Z’s latest trend shift

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Donald Trump secures Supreme Court win on birthright citizenship – but could Melania and Barron be impacted?

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All of the celebrities at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez $20 million wedding

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All of the celebrities at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez $20 million wedding

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Marjorie Taylor Greene gave a ‘normal’ take on Zohran Mamdani’s primary win – and people are in shock

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Could an American version of Squid Game be coming soon?

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