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Features

<p>Marvel-lous work: Yahya Adbul-Mateen II in 'Wonder Man'</p>

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Wonder Man is Marvel’s best in years – sadly, it no longer matters

The new series takes the much-criticised franchise in a winning direction, writes Louis Chilton. The problem is that it’s too little, too late

Grammys 2026

Who will, and should, win in the big four categories at the Grammys

<p>Realism is not Freida McFadden’s strong suit, but nor is it her goal</p>

In Focus

How The Housemaid’s Freida McFadden took over the bestseller lists

<p>Helen Fielding, Ian McEwan, Salman Rushdie, Malorie Blackman, Jeanette Winterson and more give their advice</p>

National Year of Reading 2026

‘Don’t google the Beckhams’: Britain’s top authors on how to read more

Features & Reviews

<p>Melania Trump in her new documentary ‘Melania’, which comes amid a particularly problematic time for her husband</p>

In Focus

How the Melania Trump documentary became 2026’s most mysterious film

<p>Rachel McAdams in Sam Raimi’s ‘Send Help’</p>

Sam Raimi’s Send Help is absolutely disgusting – and brilliant

Comment

Nigella Lawson, Queen of the Innuendo, will save Bake Off

<p>Celebrated documentarian Frederick Wiseman, pictured in 2013</p>

Inside Film

One of the great American filmmakers is now finally available to watch

The Saturday Interview

<p>The story of a 17-year-old in love and lust with her teacher, Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel, ‘Half His Age’, is full of pathos and rage</p>

The Saturday Interview

Jennette McCurdy: ‘Do we ever grow out of wanting to feel special?’

<p>‘I had become very tired of the trope of the toxic father’: Brendan Gleeson stars in ‘H is for Hawk</p>

The Saturday Interview

Brendan Gleeson: ‘I’m more into enjoying life than being pretty’

Rising Stars

<p>Éanna Hardwicke by Pip. Styling: Tom O’Dell. Grooming: Alexis Day.</p>

Interview

Meet the man playing Roy Keane: ‘He wasn’t afraid to p*** people off’

<p>Rising star Alfie Williams, who returns to the world of ‘28 Years Later’ with ‘The Bone Temple’</p>

Interview

Meet 28 Years Later’s 14-year-old star: ‘It’s so gory but so awesome!’

<p>Josh Finan: ‘There’s a certain amount of pressure that builds up in your body over the days’</p>

Interview

Josh Finan on his searing prison drama Waiting for the Out

<p>‘It was awful timing. It was the biggest opportunity I’d had in my career. And we weren’t allowed to talk about it’</p>

Interview

Archie Madekwe: ‘It’s easy to get lost in the bigger picture – that’s when you fall into narcissism’

Roisin O’Connor’s Good Vibrations podcast

Jill Scott appeared as a guest on 'Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations' podcast

Jill Scott: ‘I love seeing a confident woman, in any shape or size’

Good Vibrations with KT Tunstall

KT Tunstall reflects on the ‘unwelcome side’ of her early fame

Ella Eyre is a guest on Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations podcast

Ella Eyre: ‘I’ve had to unlearn what I was shown early in my career’

Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi: ‘There have been days where I thought I was done’

News

The Countdown

<p>Tom Cruise and Michelle Monaghan in ‘Mission: Impossible III’</p>

The Countdown

15 times a director walked away from a blockbuster

<p>Overrated?: Daniel Day-Lewis in ‘There Will Be Blood’ and Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer’</p>

The most overrated films of the 21st century

<p>Glast from the past: A snapshot of the famous festival from 1982</p>

17 of the weirdest things we’ve seen at Glastonbury

<p>Not even music’s greats are immune to writing absolutely terrible songs</p>

13 worst songs by brilliant artists, from The Beatles to Taylor Swift

Independent TV

John Leguizamo issues stern warning to ICE-supporting fans

<p>Liam Neeson praises Cold Storage co-star Joe Keery - before dropping Stranger Things confession.</p>

Liam Neeson forced to make Stranger Things confession

Fired Apprentice candidate fights back tears

I was watching an art show in a seaside town - then Madonna walked in

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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

Entertainment deals

<p>Bag discounts on 4K, OLED and smart TVs</p>

Best TV deals for November 2025, from Sony, Samsung and more

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

Best Audible deals for January 2026 – how to save £20

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

Hyperoptic promo codes for January – the best broadband deals

<p>Upgrade your tablet with my pick of the best iPad offers.</p>

Best iPad deals for November 2025, selected by an expert

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gaming

Is Monster Hunter Wilds on PC finally fixed? New patch releases and verdict is in

Is Monster Hunter Wilds on PC finally fixed? New patch releases and verdict is in

politics

Marco Rubio brushes off Trump's Iceland/Greenland blunder undermining Leavitt's response

celebrities

Kim Kardashian finally explains Harry and Meghan 'photogate' at Kris Jenner's 70th

tv

Bridgerton Season 4 is 'Enchanted' to meet you in orchestral Taylor Swift cover

viral

Glambot director Cole Walliser breaks silence over dismissive emails

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Glambot director Cole Walliser breaks silence over dismissive emails

celebrities

Nicki Minaj gifted a Trump Gold Card visa after calling herself his 'number one fan'

tv

Bridgerton season 4: The first reviews for part one are in and our feelings are unanimous

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Save up to £500 on TUI holidays, including cruises and city breaks

These new gaming accessories from Razer will help you play like a pro