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Dua Saleh is embodying the change they want to see in the world

After a role in Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ thrust them into the public eye, the Sudanese-American artist is harnessing their platform for good

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The biggest and most exciting video games coming out in 2025

Franz Ferdinand – ‘The Human Fear’ review: art-rock icons prove they can still take you out

Kep1er on staying together despite the odds: “There’s so much we still haven’t shown”

Harris Dickinson’s unorthodox road to hipster leading man and “pivotal” ‘Babygirl’

NME’s most anticipated album releases of 2025

‘Marilyn Manson: Unmasked’ director Karen McGann on the musician’s alleged abuse and “cult-like” following

Nine Inch Nails confirm 2025 tour plans

“Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” – Sex Pistols to release three ‘Live In The USA 1978’ albums for first time

4 Non Blondes are reuniting for their first show in 30 years

Upcoming K-pop concerts, tours and music festivals in Asia: GFRIEND, J-hope, Day6 and more

Elon Musk’s controversial ‘Path Of Exile 2’ hardcore character has died

ALBUM REVIEWS

Lambrini Girls – ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ album review: an unapologetic punk statement about the chaos of modern life

Lil Baby – ‘WHAM’ review: trap superstar loses his spark

Bad Bunny – ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ review: ode to homeland is a new high for the Puerto Rican star

Ethel Cain – ‘Perverts’ review: daring discomfort from a true cult star

FEATURES

20 massive TV shows to look forward to in 2025

“The best I’ve seen it for years”: a look at Newport’s resurgent music scene

Odeal: the LVRN-backed rising star redefining R&B with his alté fusion

How playing Indiana Jones nearly broke Troy Baker

The 50 best albums of 2024

The 20 best films of 2024

GIG REVIEWS

Sam Fender live in Leeds: generational Geordie star safely coasts into a new era

Kneecap live in London: Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller witness Kurupt FM-assisted victory lap

Mk.gee live in London: a deeply spiritual experience for alt-rock disciples

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan live in New York: former pop underdogs cement their status as arena-slaying icons

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

LA music community tell us about “tragic” impact of wildfires: “This will be felt for years”

‘Marilyn Manson: Unmasked’ director Karen McGann on the musician’s alleged abuse and “cult-like” following

Timothée Chalamet on becoming Bob Dylan for ‘A Complete Unknown’

Singing with the stars: meet the vocal coach who helped Timothée Chalamet become Bob Dylan

Harris Dickinson’s unorthodox road to hipster leading man and “pivotal” ‘Babygirl’

Soundtrack Of My Life: James Mangold

THE COVER

Dua Saleh is embodying the change they want to see in the world

Heartworms is South London’s gothic superstar in the making

Lambrini Girls are all bark and tons of bite

MORE NEWS

Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator and Hozier to headline Governors Ball 2025

‘The Witcher: Sirens Of The Deep’ trailer unveils new voice actor replacing Henry Cavill

Basketball player turned viral ‘Tweaker’ rapper LiAngelo Ball reportedly signs with Def Jam

Arctic Monkeys’ Matt Helders joins Cameo to help those affected by LA wildfires

‘The Traitors’ winner Meryl Williams locked herself in train toilet to escape abusive teenagers

Author responds to criticism from De La Soul: “They were quite literally judging a book by its cover”

Ringo Starr announces special country concert with Jack White and Sheryl Crow

How to watch the Diddy documentary ‘Making Of A Bad Boy’ in the UK

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Babymorocco is pop’s new provocateur

Hang Linton – ‘Demonstrations’ EP review: an ardent and uncompromising take on modern day Britain

Alt Blk Era are the chameleonic sisters making waves in the alt scene

Beckah Amani – ‘This Is How I Remember It.’ review: a bold, expressive debut

FILM & TV NEWS

David Schwimmer reveals he served Rod Stewart divorce papers

Ridley Scott’s Bee Gees biopic has been stalled over issues with Paramount deal

Timothée Chalamet rides Lime bike into London premiere of ‘A Complete Unknown’

‘The Witcher: Sirens Of The Deep’ trailer unveils new voice actor replacing Henry Cavill

‘The Traitors’ winner Meryl Williams locked herself in train toilet to escape abusive teenagers

How to watch the Diddy documentary ‘Making Of A Bad Boy’ in the UK

Brad Pitt fraudster scams French woman out of $800,000 using AI

Oscar nominations postponed again due to California wildfires

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Severance’ season two review: mind-bending workplace sci-fi is the smartest thing on TV

‘Babygirl’ review: Nicole Kidman’s sexed-up thriller makes ’50 Shades Of Grey’ seem vanilla

‘A Complete Unknown’ review: don’t think twice about seeing this brilliant Bob Dylan biopic

‘Squid Game’ season two review: Netflix’s survival thriller will wrap its tentacles around you again

GAMING NEWS

Elon Musk’s controversial ‘Path Of Exile 2’ hardcore character has died

Hideo Kojima doesn’t know how much longer he’ll be making games

Virtual pop star Hatsune Miku is coming to ‘Fortnite Festival’

This is why fans think the Nintendo Switch 2 is being announced this week

‘Fortnite Festival’ update will make it easier to rock out with your mates in multiplayer

‘Marvel Rivals’ season one update shuts down mods

Nintendo debunks “unofficial” Switch 2 leaks

PlayStation might be getting ‘Halo’ and ‘Gears Of War’ this year

GAME REVIEWS

‘Indiana Jones And The Great Circle’ review: tip your fedora to this unexpected action delight

‘Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl’ review: an apocalyptic thriller you won’t want to put down

‘Lego Horizon Adventures’ review: the crossover no one asked for

‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6’ review: the best entry in years