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Billie Eilish at the O2 review: 'the Kurt Cobain of pop'

Billie Eilish at the O2 review: 'the Kurt Cobain of pop'

The reinvention of Sabrina Claudio: 'I wasn't allowing anyone in'

The reinvention of Sabrina Claudio: 'I wasn't allowing anyone in'

Stephen Colbert’s show shockingly cancelled after his Trump criticism

Stephen Colbert’s show shockingly cancelled after his Trump criticism

Your 10 essential Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows

Your 10 essential Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows

St Vincent live at Somerset House: absurdity returns in full force

St Vincent live at Somerset House: absurdity returns in full force

Roses and Bunnymen: inside Johnny Depp's new London art exhibition

Roses and Bunnymen: inside Johnny Depp's new London art exhibition

A painting of a rose for his daughter, and an abstract self-portrait, are at the centre of a personal new collection by Depp

Second album by indie rock band Wet Leg hits number one

Second album by indie rock band Wet Leg hits number one

Tenor Russell Watson awarded honorary degree by University of Greater Manchester

Tenor Russell Watson awarded honorary degree by University of Greater Manchester

Songs of the Bulbul at Sadler’s Wells East: tumultuous and cinematic

Songs of the Bulbul at Sadler’s Wells East: tumultuous and cinematic

Coldplay 'kiss cam' spots tech CEO with HR boss as they duck for cover

Coldplay 'kiss cam' spots tech CEO with HR boss as they duck for cover

Johnny Depp self-portrait to go on sale

Johnny Depp self-portrait to go on sale

This new nightmare thriller is making fans feel they are being watched

This new nightmare thriller is making fans feel they are being watched

Ariana Grande bags major Hollywood role after 'quitting-music' fears

Ariana Grande bags major Hollywood role after 'quitting-music' fears

The Narrow Road to the Deep North: how to watch Jacob Elordi’s series

The Narrow Road to the Deep North: how to watch Jacob Elordi’s series

Books Chelsea Arts Festival: Ambika Mod, Sir Lenny Henry added to the bill

How Kpop Demon Hunters became a stealth smash hit for Netflix

How Kpop Demon Hunters became a stealth smash hit for Netflix

Iconic band explodes in $10M onstage brawl and lawsuit chaos

Iconic band explodes in $10M onstage brawl and lawsuit chaos

Who was Connie Francis? Pretty Little Baby singer dies at 87

Who was Connie Francis? Pretty Little Baby singer dies at 87

Poor Clare at the Orange Tree Theatre review: polished but tone deaf

Poor Clare at the Orange Tree Theatre review: polished but tone deaf

Have the Tate to yourself: the best art exhibitions for summer 2025

Have the Tate to yourself: the best art exhibitions for summer 2025

'It feels bleak': impact of London housing crisis explored in new play

'It feels bleak': impact of London housing crisis explored in new play

Karma singer JoJo Siwa to tour UK and Ireland

Karma singer JoJo Siwa to tour UK and Ireland

Why has no-one in Britain watched The Studio?

Why has no-one in Britain watched The Studio?

Naked dressing is done and these stars get it

Naked dressing is done and these stars get it

Estelle shuts down Adele ‘feud’, talks Kanye West and fear on the bus

Estelle shuts down Adele ‘feud’, talks Kanye West and fear on the bus

Donkey Kong Bananza review: a smashingly good time

Donkey Kong Bananza review: a smashingly good time

Pretty Yende on the raw power of music: ‘opera is literally soul food’

Pretty Yende on the raw power of music: ‘opera is literally soul food’

Everything we learned from the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer

Everything we learned from the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer

Ronnie Wood urges people to look after wildlife before there is ‘nothing’ left

Ronnie Wood urges people to look after wildlife before there is ‘nothing’ left

Will Oasis add more shows? 'The offers are endless'

Will Oasis add more shows? 'The offers are endless'

Lewis Capaldi says unfinished Glastonbury set in 2023 was ‘blessing in disguise’

Lewis Capaldi says unfinished Glastonbury set in 2023 was ‘blessing in disguise’

Exhibition of behind-the-scenes photographs of Blondie to open

Exhibition of behind-the-scenes photographs of Blondie to open

Mad Cool 2025 review: further proof that Olivia Rodrigo is a rock star

Mad Cool 2025 review: further proof that Olivia Rodrigo is a rock star

Owen Cooper – who is the youngest-ever Emmy nominee?

Owen Cooper – who is the youngest-ever Emmy nominee?

Miley Cyrus says lack of ‘infrastructure’ has left her with no ‘desire’ to tour

Miley Cyrus says lack of ‘infrastructure’ has left her with no ‘desire’ to tour

Why does the best show on TV miss out on awards year after year?

Why does the best show on TV miss out on awards year after year?

Sara Pascoe at artsdepot: a deep dive into the artist's own psyche

Sara Pascoe at artsdepot: a deep dive into the artist's own psyche

Future of John Torode's show with wife 'revealed' after MasterChef axe

Future of John Torode's show with wife 'revealed' after MasterChef axe

Star Wars lightsaber used by Darth Vader to go up for auction

Star Wars lightsaber used by Darth Vader to go up for auction

Wireless Festival review: big talk from Drake after a bruising time

Wireless Festival review: big talk from Drake after a bruising time

The battle to keep London's youth dancing

The battle to keep London's youth dancing

Fences erected at Oasis’s Manchester gig site as ticketless fans urged not to go

Fences erected at Oasis’s Manchester gig site as ticketless fans urged not to go

London's biggest dog festival comes to Battersea this weekend

London's biggest dog festival comes to Battersea this weekend

Cultural things to do with kids this summer (that won't bore parents)

Events and Things To Do

Cultural things to do with kids this summer (that won't bore parents)

corto.alto: 'I can find jazz alienating, and I'm a jazz musician'

corto.alto: 'I can find jazz alienating, and I'm a jazz musician'

Kneecap announce new tour dates for group’s ‘biggest run of shows ever’

Kneecap announce new tour dates for group’s ‘biggest run of shows ever’

Why are some stars not on the BBC salaries list?

Why are some stars not on the BBC salaries list?

Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during Cowboy Carter tour stop

Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during Cowboy Carter tour stop

BBC staff who had authority to cut Bob Vylan livestream ‘were at Glastonbury’

BBC staff who had authority to cut Bob Vylan livestream ‘were at Glastonbury’

The Couple Next Door Season 2 on Channel 4: there's no spark here

The Couple Next Door Season 2 on Channel 4: there's no spark here

Salome at the Barbican review: gripping performance from a dream cast

Salome at the Barbican review: gripping performance from a dream cast

Drake sparks upset as final Wireless set ends after just 40 minutes

Drake sparks upset as final Wireless set ends after just 40 minutes

‘Most amazing experience you’ll ever have’: Fans react as Trnsmt comes to an end

‘Most amazing experience you’ll ever have’: Fans react as Trnsmt comes to an end

Brian May: 40th anniversary of Live Aid ‘bittersweet’ without Freddie Mercury

Brian May: 40th anniversary of Live Aid ‘bittersweet’ without Freddie Mercury

Bob Geldof says Live Aid still resonates today 40 years on from benefit concerts

Bob Geldof says Live Aid still resonates today 40 years on from benefit concerts

Tom Walker: ‘Miracle’ I made it through my Trnsmt set

Tom Walker: ‘Miracle’ I made it through my Trnsmt set

Bjorn Ulvaeus unsure if Abba Voyage will continue if a bandmate dies

Bjorn Ulvaeus unsure if Abba Voyage will continue if a bandmate dies

The most iconic moments from Live Aid, 40 years on

The most iconic moments from Live Aid, 40 years on