Lisa: Alter Ego review – a focus group-tested attempt at megastar success
It must feel pretty damn good to be Lisa right now. Alter Ego, the debut solo album by the Thai rapper and singer, is arriving
‘A chilling effect’: is Hollywood too scared to touch hot-button documentaries?
The Oscars are far from a consensus, but few films head into Sunday’s awards with as much critical acclaim as No Other Land, a documentary
Justin Hawkins: ‘The worst thing anyone’s said to me? “I would love to go on a date with you, but I’d be too embarrassed”’ | The Q&A
Born in Surrey, Justin Hawkins, 49, wrote music for adverts and played in bands with his brother, Dan. In 2000 they formed the Darkness; their
Mark Kermode on… director Ken Russell, the king of cult classics who was so much more than a sensationalist
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the release of one of the most important and groundbreaking pop movies of all time: Ken Russell’s psychedelic
A Wicked shame! In 2025, blockbuster success spells Oscars failure
Box-office success is a strong indicator of Oscars failure at this year’s Academy Awards, with the two highest-grossing best picture nominees among those titles least
Carbon monoxide poisoning ruled out in death of Gene Hackman and wife, police say
Authorities have ruled out that Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from carbon monoxide poisoning earlier this week in their home in Santa
European football: Coman seals comeback win for Bayern at Stuttgart
Bayern Munich fought back from a goal down to maintain their place at the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 victory at Stuttgart. The
Asensio at the double again to see Aston Villa past Cardiff into FA Cup last eight
Aston Villa continue to blow hot and cold but, with Marco Asensio scoring another two goals, they progressed to the last eight of the FA
Mexican drug lord pleads not guilty to killing of DEA agent after US extradition
After years as one of US authorities’ most wanted men, the Mexican drug cartel boss Rafael Caro Quintero was brought into a New York courtroom
Grassroots clubs hold key as Norway prepares for historic vote to scrap VAR
Skoppum IL have never pretended to be what they are not. The club represent a pretty village an hour’s drive south of Oslo, fielding teams