Top Culture Picks: 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' to Sondheim
A roundup of the week's best-reviewed culture, including a twisty thriller, a raw Kylie docuseries, and a gossipy Sondheim biography.
A roundup of the week's best-reviewed culture, including a twisty thriller, a raw Kylie docuseries, and a gossipy Sondheim biography.
Jessica Raine and Leila Farzad star in a new drama about a disastrous group holiday. Plus, Danny Dyer's game show and Cher's 80th birthday celebration.
The BBC's adaptation of James Graham's award-winning play is a rousing take on national identity, with Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate. A must-watch.
Rob Base, one half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died at age 59 following a cancer diagnosis. The rapper was best known for the 1988 hit 'It Takes Two.'
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RecommendedShrek turns 25! Explore the journey from a troubled production to a global phenomenon, including Chris Farley's original role, Disney satire, and the upcoming Shrek 5.
Astrology reveals the blind spots each zodiac sign has in relationships. Discover the red flag you ignore and the reality check you need for healthier love.
A reader shares their top 10 video games from 2025, highlighting standout titles like Clair Obscur, Hades 2, and more, despite industry challenges.
Daniel Osbourne faces a vicious attack fueled by online hate, while Leanne Battersby shares a kiss with newcomer Idris Nazir. Hope Stape also makes a surprising connection with Will Driscoll.
Sacha Baron Cohen wows fans with his muscular transformation for Netflix's 'Ladies First,' showing off toned abs and leather chaps in Instagram photos.
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RecommendedIrish band The Script have announced a new album and world tour, with a London date expected. Fans can anticipate new music and live shows.
Swifties decode Taylor Swift's silk and lace outfits as potential Easter eggs for a new era, wedding hints, or re-recorded albums like 'Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version)'.
Rory Mullarkey's play, directed by James Macdonald, explores Manchester's identity through three pivotal events across centuries, from a Victorian fist fight to the IRA bomb.
Benjamina Ebuehi's hazelnut banoffee cake combines banana, toffee, cream, and nuts for a less sweet, nutty twist on the classic dessert. Perfect for sharing.
Allegations of rape and sexual assault on Married at First Sight highlight the prevalence of such abuse in society, raising questions about reality TV's duty of care.
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RecommendedEmilia Clarke stars in 'Ponies', a fun Cold War thriller. Plus, the world's biggest curry restaurant, National Trust treasures, and more TV highlights.
Nicolas Cage stars in Spider-Noir as a 1930s PI. Plus, Star City offers a Russian space race drama, Abbott Elementary returns, and more.
Pulitzer-winning composer Caroline Shaw and cellist Andrew Yee's album Or, the Whale blends new compositions and arrangements with intimacy and joy.
Stephen Colbert's Late Show finale featured Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, and more in an 80-minute bittersweet send-off, marking the end of a late-night institution.
Jinkx Monsoon brings nuance to Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, but the bio-drama feels too limited, cramping her style despite strong vocals and a frisky script.
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RecommendedIn a collapsing world, artists like Slayyyter and Cobrah chase extreme highs with hyperactive music and debauched lyrics. Is their trashy vibe emancipating or contrived?
Netflix's 'Ladies First' starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike is a painfully unfunny, one-joke sexism comedy that wastes its talented cast and feels dated even for the 2000s.
Miles Davis' improvised soundtrack for Louis Malle's 1957 noir thriller is reissued with restored audio, photos, and essays, glowing with sensuality and tension.
Guatemalan cellist Mabe Fratti and US guitarist Bill Orcutt collaborate on 'Almost Waking', an intimate album of tender harmonies and torrid tangles, showcasing their uncanny chemistry.
CBS cancelled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after 11 years; final episode aired May 21. Share your favorite moments from the beloved talk show.
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RecommendedA new film, Blondi, uses a dog as cinematographer to tell the story of Hitler's final days from his dog's perspective, offering a unique cinematic experience.
Stephen Collins' latest cartoon captures the British optimism for a glorious summer, humorously suggesting betting on the weather.
A review of Mariem Omari's play Revolution Days, based on her experiences as an aid worker during the Arab spring, highlighting the humanitarian impact of civil unrest.
Boots Riley discusses his new film I Love Boosters, shoplifting as resistance, capitalism's contradictions, and working with Annapurna in an exclusive interview.
Doja Cat's Glasgow show blends bubblegum-rap and rock, showcasing her restless artistry. She commands the stage with a 10-piece band, moving between pop persona and authentic freak self.
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RecommendedThe Monteverdi Choir's Dido and Aeneas at the Cutty Sark delivers devastating choral clarity, but the massive ship hull overwhelms the staging.