Maggie O'Farrell's 10th novel, set after the Irish famine, follows a surveyor and his son mapping a peninsula. Blending myth and history, it's a dense family saga that struggles with dialogue but promises a rich film adaptation.
A new play, Butterfly, tells the story of Eleanor Glanville, a pioneering naturalist whose love for butterflies was used against her by her abusive husband, translated to the modern manosphere.
A writer shares how the British drama Billy Elliot inspires courage and self-belief, reflecting on its themes of class, art, and family support.
A review of Rita Azevedo Gomes' lyrical but frustrating docu-essay 'Fuck the Polis', exploring tensions between classical ideals and modern Greece through dense poetic texts and visual collages.
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Lawrence Schiller recalls Marilyn Monroe's nude pool shoot for her 100th anniversary, revealing her control over her image and defiance of Hollywood's expectations.
More people seek love abroad, feeling more attractive on holiday. Bumble reports 53% hope for summer romance. But potential pitfalls exist for wanderlove.
Dua Lipa married Callum Turner in a white suit reminiscent of Bianca Jagger's 1971 wedding outfit. Share your own wedding suit story with us.
Superstar soprano Lise Davidsen delivered a remarkable all-Schubert recital at Wigmore Hall, blending dramatic power with intimate tenderness, supported by pianist James Baillieu.
Discover what’s streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Prime Video and more this month, including Wicked: For Good, Office Romance and Cape Fear.
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Nicholas Cullinan says cultural institutions are 'caught between opposing political pressures' after postponing a Jewish culture month lecture over disruption fears.
West Ham's record Premier League scorer discusses the club's decline, the benefits of therapy, and always being asked about his car crash in a raw new book.
A record 1,034 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes gathered in Palm Springs to celebrate the Hollywood icon's 100th birthday, setting a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Monroe.
Mindy Kaling's new sitcom 'Not Suitable for Work' tries to capture the magic of Friends but falls short with weak dialogue and predictable plots, despite some bright spots in the cast.
John McFall, a British Paralympian and surgeon, could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit after the UK Space Agency signed a deal with US startup Vast.
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Sathnam Sanghera's affecting exploration of George Michael's troubled genius is packed with anecdote, sharp analysis, and social context, offering a unique perspective on the pop icon.
A watchable biopic charts how an 18-year-old German cajoled a sickly Keith Jarrett into a landmark improv concert, avoiding music-movie cliches but with heavy-handed lectures.
Rosa Rankin-Gee's My Only Boy is a bleak yet witty near-future dystopia exploring climate crisis, political instability, and corporate corruption through a surprising romance.
Half Man, Richard Gadd's follow-up to Baby Reindeer, is a relentlessly punishing look at characters crushed by horror. Is it too unpleasant to be good TV?
Gillian Mosely's documentary argues Netanyahu normalizes a 'forever war' to avoid corruption probes, while civilian deaths in Gaza spark international scandal.
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The stage adaptation of Susanna Kaysen's memoir 'Girl, Interrupted' premieres off Broadway, starring Juliana Canfield and King Princess, exploring mental health and queer themes.
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Madeleine Thien, Sufiyaan Salam, and readers share their top reads from May, including fables, magical London tales, and moving family stories.
The rise of cosmetic procedures like fillers and Botox in Hollywood has led to stiffer faces, limiting actors' ability to emote and sparking debate about beauty standards and performance quality.
Dua Lipa's recent wedding to Callum Turner in a Schiaparelli skirt suit echoes Bianca Jagger's iconic 1971 look, signaling a shift towards nonconformist bridal fashion.
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Sir Kenny Dalglish, the Liverpool legend, has announced he is undergoing treatment for cancer. The 75-year-old inadvertently revealed the news on social media and has requested privacy.
