Wicked fans ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ as blockbuster musical opens worldwide
What is this feeling? After years of speculation, more casting rumors than Oz’s population of flying monkeys, a production ripe for tabloid fodder, and a
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When it comes to pretension, Dune isn’t exactly left wanting. In print, the books are a progressively abstract and deranged space opera about a young
Canada denies it has evidence linking Modi to killing of Sikh separatists
Canada, which expelled six Indian diplomats over allegations they were involved in a plot against Sikh separatists, has denied it has evidence Narendra Modi was
Look out kid: ecstatic reactions to Bob Dylan biopic mean Timothée Chalamet may break Oscars record
A Complete Unknown, James Mangold’s biopic about Bob Dylan, finished filming five months ago. Shortly afterwards, the studio behind the film moved its release date
‘Experimental, queer and kind of magical’: Sade and Sam Smith feature on 46-track album for trans rights
Transa, a galvanising new music compilation in support of trans rights, was born out of tragedy. In 2022, the groundbreaking trans musician Sophie died after
Hungary invites Netanyahu to visit as world leaders split over ICC arrest warrant
Hungary’s illiberal prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has said he will invite his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to visit in defiance of an international criminal court
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Ever since her days with folk revivalists Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens has championed the marginalised or suppressed elements of American musical tradition. Now artistic
Can DC really pull off a Sgt Rock movie with Daniel Craig and Luca Guadagnino on board?
There are no cherry blossoms hinting at the first flush of spring, the nights are creeping in rather than drawing out, and there are scant
Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes review – an exquisite return
As an artist, entertainment is the purpose of your work – or the result of it. If you’re Coldplay, it’s all purpose. Michael Kiwanuka is
Kim Deal: Nobody Loves You More review – a solo debut worth waiting for
A decade and more in the making, Kim Deal’s first solo album under her own name more than repays the wait. Nobody Loves You More