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<p>Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs as the couple in ‘The Salt Path’ film adaptation</p>

The Salt Path scandal has blown up and another memoir storm is brewing

As Raynor Winn’s beloved tale of resilience faces claims of fabrication, Rowan Pelling reflects on the seductive power of storytelling — and how it feels when the truth bends too close to home

<p>You’re nicked!: John Thaw and Dennis Waterman in the seminal police drama ‘The Sweeney’</p>

Flashbacks

The Sweeney at 50: ‘It’s still more lively than things on TV now’

<p>‘I’ve done all sorts of things, but you just haven’t seen them because they’re often very bad and shown at four in the morning’: Margot Kidder in 1978</p>

Inside Film

The tragedy and triumph of Superman’s Margot Kidder

<p>Bad Bunny’s album was the first salsa-inspired record to go to Number One in the US</p>

in focus

‘People want to hear real music’: Why salsa is back in the spotlight

Features & Reviews

<p>Star-crossed lovers: Noah Valentine (Callum) and Corinna Brown (Sephy) in ‘Noughts & Crosses’</p>

Noughts & Crosses wilts under the weight of its YA source material

<p>Charlize Theron in ‘The Old Guard 2’</p>

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Charlize Theron’s remarks reveal a depressing truth about action films

<p>David Corenswet in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’</p>

James Gunn’s Superman will make you believe in comic book movies again

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interview

Sigrid: ‘I’ve been co-producing my whole career without the credit’

<p>Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean in the seminal rock spoof ‘This Is Spinal Tap’</p>

inside film

Spinal Tap invented the rockumentary – and its influence is everywhere

<p>Chuck D: ‘Public Enemy is a juggernaut – it is a locomotive of its own’</p>

Interview

Public Enemy’s Chuck D: ‘Bob Vylan ain’t got no tanks’

<p>John Cameron Mitchell: ‘I knew closeted actors who were horrified that I was committing career suicide’</p>

interview

John Cameron Mitchell: ‘Maybe Maga kids are having sex – I doubt it’

<p>As a student, Lucy Jones, who has cerebral palsy, initially struggled with the intense scrutiny required for self-portraiture</p>

Interview

Artist Lucy Jones: ‘I use the portrait to look out at you’

<p>Ozzy Osbourne waves his arms as his plays his final show</p>

Black Sabbath’s final show was less Live Aid, more Loud Aid

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Books of the Month

What to read this July, including a wonderful memoir told in verse

<p>Tom Sturridge as Dream and Esmé Creed-Miles as Delirium in ‘The Sandman’</p>

State of the Arts

Neil Gaiman has left Netflix’s The Sandman in an ethical minefield

<p>Liam and Noel Gallagher at the beginning of their barnstorming set</p>

In Cardiff, Oasis deliver the rock reunion to end them all

The Saturday Interview

<p>‘Calling someone “too much” is a really easy way to diminish them’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Lena Dunham: ‘I stepped back from acting after my body was dissected’

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

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW

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

News

Rising Stars

<p>Sadler won the Best Scripted Comedy Bafta for her show</p>

Interview

Kat Sadler: ‘I don’t care if Such Brave Girls makes you uncomfortable’

<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’

Independent TV

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Jessie J’s son helps her give important breast cancer update

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Touching tribute to Liam Payne in One Direction star’s final project

<p>Britain A Minecraft Movie World Premiere</p>

Jason Momoa joins Black Sabbath crowd for Ozzy Osbourne’s final show

<p>The Prince and Princess of Wales helped host the French President and his wife at Windsor</p>

Kate stuns in Givenchy gown at royal state banquet return

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The Countdown

<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

<p>Mel Gibson in ‘The Beaver’</p>

15 absolutely terrible movies directed by brilliant actors

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 July 2025: How to save £20

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

Hyperoptic promo codes for July – 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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British rowers smash Pacific record to raise £50,000 for brain tumour foundation

politics

MAGA supporter instantly regrets asking who 'gives a f***' about Epstein files

politics

Donald Trump gets Nobel Peace Prize nomination - here's every reason why he shouldn't win

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Royal tour paintings from Charles’s personal collection go on display

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Royal tour paintings from Charles’s personal collection go on display

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NYC mayor Eric Adams is getting called out for 'morning routine' thanks to this 'cringe' detail

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Friday the 13th turns out to be lucky day as EuroMillions syndicate shares £3.6m

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