Features

<p>‘As musicians, all we do is push air – it’s everyone else [in the crowd] that is doing the emotional hard work’</p>

Interview

Viral sensation Myles Smith: ‘I don’t want to disappear overnight’

In less than a year, the singer-songwriter from Luton has amassed 23 million monthly listeners, a Brit award, and a dream gig supporting Ed Sheeran on tour. He tells Annabel Nugent he’s determined not to be another TikTok flash in the pan

<p>Neil LaBute: ‘The idea that we should be deprived of deciding when our life might end is maddening’</p>

My mum was begging to die – I wish I’d been strong enough to help her

<p>From profound and sprawling novel ‘The Names’ to a non-fiction exploration of Pompeii</p>

Books of the Month

What to read in May from a superb debut novel to a five-star biography

<p>Elif Shafak: ‘I used to want to run away into my imagination’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Elif Shafak: ‘A novelist in Turkey can be almost digitally lynched’

Features & Reviews

<p>Gunslinger: Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’</p>

Watching Alec Baldwin’s fateful western Rust is a miserable experience

<p>Suzanne Vega in artwork for her new album ‘Flying with Angels’</p>

On her new album, Suzanne Vega reminds us of her greatest talents

<p>Denzel Washington, Kieran Culkin, and Robert Downey, Jr. were all snubbed by the Tony Awards nominating committee</p>

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The Tony Awards just sent a clear message to Hollywood A-listers

<p>Perfume Genius: ‘In my daily life, I’m very avoidant and unwilling to do what I understand, intellectually, will get me out of whatever loop I’m in’</p>

Interview

Perfume Genius: ‘America was built on racism and violence and fear’

The Saturday Interview

<p>‘It’s fun to do my own stunts. The aches and the pains feel like part and parcel’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Daisy Ridley: ‘The fact is, all actors are mainly known for one thing’

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The Saturday Interview

Billy Idol: ‘I’m the sexy sexagenarian!’

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

<p>Lady Gaga plays show to estimated 2.1m fans at free beach concert</p>

Aerial video shows huge scale of Lady Gaga’s biggest-ever concert

<p>Sian Welby on why she kept pregnancy hidden from This Morning bosses.</p>

Sian Welby on why she kept pregnancy hidden from This Morning bosses

Jade Thirlwall left speechless X-Factor question on The Assembly

Rita Ora astonished as Masked Singer star revealed as familiar face

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

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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

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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 May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Best iPad deals May 2025: Cheapest iPad, iPad Pro and iPad Air

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Artist paints out of this world Star Wars inspired scenes on used tea bags

Artist paints out of this world Star Wars inspired scenes on used tea bags

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TikTok vet urges social media users to avoid potentially dangerous and ‘unfunny’ cat trend

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AI expert stops Joe Rogan in his tracks with ominous prediction

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Huge fossilised claws discovered by scientists belong to mysterious new species

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Scientists warn about underwater volcano causing hundreds of earthquakes per day

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Scientists warn about underwater volcano causing hundreds of earthquakes per day

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Kirk Medas dead at 33: Emotional tributes pour in for Floribama Shore star

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Armed forces parade overnight through London in VE Day dress rehearsal

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