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Best Recent Crime and Thriller Fiction: Tana French, Emma Garman, and More Reviewed
A roundup of new crime and thriller releases includes Tana French's 'The Keeper', the final book in her Cal Hooper trilogy set in rural Ireland, alongside new titles from Emma Garman, Kang Jiyoung, Amin Ahmad, and Sarah ...
New Music Roundup: Punchbag Lead This Week's Best Tracks
South London sibling duo Punchbag, whose follow-up EP blends off-kilter pop with new atmospheric darkness, headline this week's new music recommendations. The Guardian compares their sound to Charli xcx and Confidence Ma...
J-Hope Goes Deep on New Album 'Arirang', Romance, and Life in BTS
BTS rapper J-Hope sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss his new solo album 'Arirang', his approach to writing about romance, and the unique dynamic of being part of a seven-member group. He reflects on the meaning behin...
'Huw Fyw' Review: Heartfelt Welsh-Language Play About a WWII Veteran
Tudur Owen's Welsh-language play 'Huw Fyw', performed at Dance House Cardiff, follows a curmudgeonly Second World War veteran whose life is upended by an unexpected windfall and a village trip to London in 1994. The prod...
The Week in Art: Flower Paintings, Billy Childish, and a Morrisons Receipt Masterpiece
This week's art highlights include 'Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today', featuring works from Henri Rousseau to Lubaina Himid, and an exhibition of garage-rock artist Billy Childish's hazy California-inspire...
Bring Me The Horizon Re-Record Debut Album 'Count Your Blessings' for 20th Anniversary
British rock band Bring Me The Horizon are revisiting their 2006 debut deathcore album 'Count Your Blessings' to mark its 20th anniversary, raising the question of whether frontman Oli Sykes can still deliver the extreme...
Olivia Rodrigo Returns with Maximalist Pop Single 'Drop Dead'
Olivia Rodrigo's comeback single 'Drop Dead', the first taste of her third album, sees the pop star abandon her rock credentials for lush, opulent pop about a new romance. The Guardian praises the sharp lyricism but note...
Press Review: Dating Trends, Pete Hegseth's War Prayer, and Lebanon Ceasefire
Friday's international press covers reactions to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, UK food shortages attributed to US trade policy, and a viral moment involving Pete Hegseth reportedly quoting 'Pulp Fiction' in a war prayer....
Asif Kapadia to Complete Landmark British Docuseries '7 Up' After Michael Apted's Death
Director Asif Kapadia has been announced as the filmmaker to conclude the iconic '7 Up' docuseries, which began in 1964 following 14 English children from age seven. The series was previously overseen by the late Michael...
ReelShort and Endemol Shine Brasil Launch Brazilian Adaptation of 'Married at First Sight'
Streaming platform ReelShort and Endemol Shine Brasil have jointly launched a Brazilian adaptation of the microdrama hit 'Married at First Sight,' locally titled 'De Repente Casados.' The vertical-format series premieres...
Hollywood Studios Preview Upcoming Films at CinemaCon, Including Avengers and Top Gun
At CinemaCon, Hollywood studios unveiled previews of some of the most anticipated films of the next two years, including new installments in the Avengers and Top Gun franchises. The event gave industry insiders and press...
M.I.A. Releases Seventh Studio Album 'M.I.7'
M.I.A. has dropped her seventh studio album, titled M.I.7, featuring seven songs each written in a different country, including Ethiopia, Egypt, and India. Rolling Stone reported on the release without additional chart o...
Angelina Jolie's 'Couture' Earns Praise for Personal Courage but Shallow Script
The Guardian reviews 'Couture', a film produced by and starring Angelina Jolie as an American filmmaker diagnosed with breast cancer while working in Paris's fashion world. While critics acknowledge Jolie's bravery in dr...
Lucy Liyou's 'Mr Cobra' Review: Experimental Album Maps a Predatory Relationship
Korean American musician Lucy Liyou's album 'Mr Cobra', released on Orange Milk, uses skittish melodies, nursery rhymes, disco, and an unexpected Taylor Swift sample to explore power imbalance and emotional volatility. T...
Sombr Releases New Single 'Potential' and Adds Tour Dates
Singer Sombr has released the expressive new single 'Potential,' which reflects on an improbable relationship. The artist also announced two additional dates to his upcoming You Are the Reason Tour, set to kick off in Ju...
'Replaced' Review: Cyberpunk Indie Game Offers Beautiful but Derivative Homage
Sad Cat Studios' cyberpunk action game Replaced, available on PC and Xbox, draws heavily on genre classics like Blade Runner and Neuromancer. The Guardian found it visually striking but lacking in original ideas, noting ...
'Asili ya Mama' Review: Tanzanian Field Recordings Celebrate Women's Stories
Released on the Hukwe Zawose Foundation label, this collection of 10 Tanzanian field recordings was assembled by documentarian Ruth Ndeto and musician Msafiri Zawose. The Guardian praised the album for capturing traditio...
David Attenborough Returns to Revisit Gorilla Family in New Documentary
In 'A Gorilla Story: Told By David Attenborough,' the naturalist revisits the family of apes from his famous 1970s Life on Earth encounter in Rwanda. The Guardian reviewed it warmly, likening the experience to a final me...
Why Cinema Fans Love to Believe Famous Movie Lines Were Improvised
A Guardian feature explores the enduring myth that iconic film lines — from The Godfather to Saltburn — were improvised by actors rather than scripted. The piece examines the cultural desire to believe in behind-the-...
Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant to Star in West End Production of 'Hay Fever'
Two-time Tony winner Christine Baranski will make her West End debut alongside Oscar nominee Richard E. Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's classic comedy 'Hay Fever.' Baranski will play Judith Bliss and Grant wil...