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James review – special band still filling arenas with anthems of warmth and humanity

Executive context: First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds A talismanic Tim Booth is the pied-piper through a set that covers the five decades of this unique band’s beloved back catalogue alongside some fresh bangers ‘I think our audience has got t

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Perspective: ‘I still think it’s one of the great films of all time’: All the President’s Men turns 50

Executive context: In April 1976, the flawless Watergate film premiered in Washington – cast members and reporters share their memories of ‘the granddaddy of journalism movies’

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Perspective: Monica Barbaro: ‘Yesterday I went home thinking I’m a terrible actor and they’re finding out’

Executive context: The California star discusses her struggles with impostor syndrome ahead of her stage debut.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Perspective: Duncan James from Blue Shares His Honest Playlist

Executive context: The singer reflects on memorable music moments, including a creepy encounter and karaoke with a legend.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Perspective: Ex-Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted second-degree murder of frontman’s father

Executive context: Brady Ebert, a former member of the Grammy-winning US hardcore band, allegedly hit the father of Brendan Yates with his car.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Perspective: US senators rebuke Ticketmaster for raising fees after hidden charge crackdown: ‘bait and switch’

Executive context: Richard Blumenthal criticizes Ticketmaster for increasing fees despite recent regulations aimed at transparency.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Perspective: Lizzo’s reinvention faces its greatest test yet

Executive context: The singer’s body-positive anthems once defined her. Now lawsuits, weight loss and flop singles have shaken her image.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Perspective: Earl Sweatshirt, Mike and Surf Gang: Pompeii // Utility review – rap radicals’ appealing study in contrasts

Executive context: Earl’s post-Odd Future career swerved the mainstream to follow the path laid out by NYC underground rapper Mike, and their first double album lets both shine.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Perspective: ‘I lost a $3m brand deal. I was like: OK, losers!’ Swedish pop provocateur Zara Larsson on fame, fun and fighting the power

Executive context: After a decade in pop’s underground, Larsson’s radiant fifth album turned her into one of the world’s biggest stars. It’s about time, she says, relishing the attention without sacrificing her morals.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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‘Ring the alarm! Wake up! Be human!’: Aurora and Tom Rowlands on their new dance-pop duo Tomora

Executive context: The Norwegian singer-songwriter and the Chemical Brother have combined their talents, and names, to create a wildly inventive new band. The collaboration has gone smoothly so far – but will they soon need separate tour b

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Perspective: Fairuz’s Anthem: A Symbol of Resilience Amid Lebanon's Strife

Executive context: The Lebanese singer's patriotic song inspires hope but also evokes mixed feelings during times of conflict.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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‘It was an exorcism’: how heartbreak, queer rebirth and finding love over Only Connect shaped Wendy Eisenberg’s stunning new album

Executive context: The guitarist made their name on dazzlingly knotty musicianship and collaboration with the likes of Bill Orcutt. So their new album is their most surprising: a startlingly beautiful reflection of love and self-acceptance

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Perspective: Love on the Spectrum proves that we still crave wholesome reality TV

Executive context: A new season of Netflix’s dating show about neurodivergent singletons is a welcome antidote to grim reality TV headlines.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Perspective: Mary Beth Hurt – a life in pictures

Executive context: The star of stage and screen has died aged 79. We look back at her memorable film and theater roles, public appearances and marriage to Paul Schrader.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Perspective: The new Serial is here! Best podcasts of the week

Executive context: M Gessen explores the wild truth about his cousin, who keeps kidnapping his own child. Plus: will the world of porn really be Screwed By AI?

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Perspective: Nicole and Natalie Appleton look back: ‘She was my home away from home during the craziness of All Saints’

Executive context: The singers and sisters on growing up in west London, finding fame in the 90s and relaunching their music as a duo.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Perspective: Nick Grimshaw Shares His Honest Playlist

Executive context: The presenter reflects on his musical journey and the songs that shaped him.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Perspective: Fill that Glasto-shaped hole! The 40 best UK festivals you can still book

Executive context: Who needs Worthy Farm? From woodland raves and psych freakouts to fell walks and barbecue hoedowns, there’s a festival for everyone this summer.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Perspective: ‘I was in the pit of despair’: Non-speaking autistic novelist Woody Brown on his journey from write-off to writer

Executive context: Woody Brown, once underestimated, now shares his story through an acclaimed debut novel that amplifies the voices of those like him.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Perspective: I thought I’d been coping with my sister’s death – a Taylor Swift song showed me I hadn’t

Executive context: A Taylor Swift song helped me confront the grief I had been suppressing for years.

Editorial Staff Mar 28