Gigs Are an Endurance Test; Cinema Wins
A culture journalist argues that live music gigs are often muddy, pricey, and uncomfortable, while cinemas offer a superior, relaxing experience.
A culture journalist argues that live music gigs are often muddy, pricey, and uncomfortable, while cinemas offer a superior, relaxing experience.
Candice Carty-Williams discusses the success of Queenie, the painful TV adaptation process, and her upcoming sequel exploring motherhood and Black maternal healthcare.
Artist Frank Bowling, 92, discusses his happiest moments, guiltiest pleasures, and the lessons life has taught him in this candid interview.
Christopher Harry's latest cartoon humorously highlights the perils of seaside holidays, from aggressive seagulls to unpredictable weather.
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RecommendedSandra Oh discusses rage, friendship, and her prime years as she prepares for a stage role in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre in London.
Guardian readers share their most cherished Steven Spielberg films, from ET to The Fabelmans, and the personal memories that make them special.
King Charles has extended an olive branch to Prince Harry, offering royal accommodation for his UK visit next month. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not yet responded.
Miria Kake and Luke Waaka, who met 22 years ago in New Zealand, celebrated their wedding with a sacred prayer service and a haka led by their son at Barrett Lane in Herne Hill.
From Disclosure Day to Backrooms, a new wave of films embrace paranoia and mistrust. Are they reflecting or fueling our obsession with hidden truths?
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RecommendedJoe Lovano's Paramount Quartet showcases the saxophone's eloquence with rattling originals and covers, a late-career triumph from a tireless maestro.
Avatar returns, Ryan Gosling in space, an otter love story, and more: the top seven films to watch on TV this week, from June 21 to 25.
French twin sisters Ibeyi return with Offering, a self-sufficient album blending ancient lore, heavy bass, and harmonies. A finely tuned collection that balances mysticism and edge.
A movement called Stop Killing Games is lobbying for consumer protection laws to prevent publishers from shutting down online video games, gaining traction in the US and Europe.
A new cartoon by Stephen Collins humorously depicts a texting man becoming an unexpected West End smash, blending modern tech with classic theatre.
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RecommendedFrom New Jersey to California, museums across the US present exhibits exploring American history, identity, and the meaning of the nation's semiquincentennial.
Tate Modern celebrates Frida Kahlo, British Museum marks Constable's 250th, and Tate St Ives showcases Kasuba's nature-inspired works in this week's art dispatch.
Helena Gao, Chinese-Danish artist and Zara Larsson cowriter, launches her solo career with revelatory pop. Plus, the week's best new tracks from Saul Williams, Lily Seabird, and more.
Anya Taylor-Joy joins The Hunt for Gollum as elf Seren, but the film raises questions about whether this untold story needs telling.
As The Bear returns for its fifth and final season, Ebon Moss-Bachrach reflects on the show's surprising success, its cultural impact, and saying goodbye to Richie.
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RecommendedIl Cinema Ritrovato, Bologna's festival of forgotten films, celebrates 40 years as an influential international gathering attracting a new generation of cinephiles with restored classics.
The Durutti Column releases first album in 16 years. Ask Vini Reilly about Factory Records, his stroke recovery, and more.
A curated selection of photos from around the world, featuring Hong Kong's dragon boat festival, Norway fans in Boston, and more.
Amazon drops Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic 'Artificial' after announcing a major partnership with OpenAI, citing the film would be better served by a different studio.
Tate Modern's Frida Kahlo exhibition sells over 41,000 advance tickets, the highest in its history. The blockbuster trend resurges as museums see strong demand for major shows.
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RecommendedJD Vance's memoir 'Communion' details his conversion to Catholicism and his political vision, as hardline Catholicism gains influence in the US. The book explores his faith journey and its impact on his role as vice-president.
ABC broadcaster James O'Loghlin shares his journey from awkward friend to activist after his best friend's mesothelioma diagnosis, and why men should hug more.
Sydney's Art Gallery of NSW presents Avatar: Forms of Vishnu, featuring hundreds of ancient and modern interpretations of the Hindu god across 15 centuries of south and south-east Asian art.
A humorous look at the evolution of insults in the modern era, suggesting creative new phrases to express frustration in 2026.
Mary the Tasmanian devil, missing for 15 days, shows recovery by eating for the first time. She is being treated for brain swelling at a Gold Coast animal hospital.
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RecommendedSheep farmer Dylan admits his fixation on Ally may be hurting his chances on Farmer Wants A Wife. He chooses Ally and Lily for a double date, but tensions rise as one woman will go home.