Opinion

Enid Blyton’s racism doesn’t deserve to be in libraries. Read Terry Pratchett instead
Unlike Enid Blyton, Terry Pratchett is not likely to get cancelled any time soon
literature

Enid Blyton’s racism doesn’t deserve to be in libraries. Read Terry Pratchett instead

Charity shop vinyl tells the story of our musical journey
Charity shop vinyl
Music

Charity shop vinyl tells the story of our musical journey

The Gary Lineker row shows television is still powerful
Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker outside his home in London
opinion

The Gary Lineker row shows television is still powerful

Meet Me In The Bathroom reminds me how lucky I was to live through a proper epoch in music
A crowded dancefloor in New York
Music

Meet Me In The Bathroom reminds me how lucky I was to live through a proper epoch in music

We asked leading figures in the fight for women's equality what changes they want to see this International Women's Day
ilustration of girl raising her fist and holding bullhorn for international women's day
International Women's Day

We asked leading figures in the fight for women's equality what changes they want to see this International Women's Day

Robin Ince: The forgotten story about how forgotten author Jean Rhys was rediscovered
Liznojan Books
Books

Robin Ince: The forgotten story about how forgotten author Jean Rhys was rediscovered

As Ken Bruce signs off from Radio 2, what will fill the PopMaster shaped hole in our lives?
Ken Bruce smiling
Popmaster

As Ken Bruce signs off from Radio 2, what will fill the PopMaster shaped hole in our lives?

The Mandalorian is back, and there’s never been a better time for Star Wars fans
Grogu and Mando continue their adventures, in The Mandalorian series three. Image: Disney+
Baby yoda

The Mandalorian is back, and there’s never been a better time for Star Wars fans

Editing Roald Dahl isn’t ‘woke’. It’s capitalism
Children's books by Roald Dahl and others
Opinion

Editing Roald Dahl isn’t ‘woke’. It’s capitalism

Why BAFTA was wrong to omit Bernard Cribbins from awards tributes
Bernard Cribbins poses for photographers as he arrives for the British Academy Children's Awards in 2014
Tribute

Why BAFTA was wrong to omit Bernard Cribbins from awards tributes

Paul Rudd: 8 stories that prove we don’t deserve the real Ant-Man
Paul Rudd
appreciation

Paul Rudd: 8 stories that prove we don’t deserve the real Ant-Man

The UK’s new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero must be more than a PR exercise  
Mike Childs
Net Zero

The UK’s new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero must be more than a PR exercise  

Our children are choking on toxic air. It's time we did something about it.
heavy london traffic
Air Pollution

Our children are choking on toxic air. It's time we did something about it.

Brit Awards or Oscars, the winner certainly isn't the audience
Harry Styles enjoys his awards at the 43rd BRIT Awards 2023. Image: Anthony Harvey/ Shutterstock
Award shows

Brit Awards or Oscars, the winner certainly isn't the audience

Sam Smith’s Brit Awards look is part of a long tradition of brilliant pop 'attention seeking'
Sam Smith arrives for the 2023 BRIT Awards ceremony at The O2 arena in London. Image: Andy Rain/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
fashion

Sam Smith’s Brit Awards look is part of a long tradition of brilliant pop 'attention seeking'

Don’t call me a snowflake! Why we should treat mental health the same as our physical wellbeing
No one calls Jill Scott a snowflake for looking after herself. Photo: Leila Coker/AP/Shutterstock
wellbeing

Don’t call me a snowflake! Why we should treat mental health the same as our physical wellbeing

Rufus Sewell is too hot to play Prince Andrew (but he still won’t be sweating in new Netflix film Scoop)
Rufus Sewell and Prince Andrew
TV

Rufus Sewell is too hot to play Prince Andrew (but he still won’t be sweating in new Netflix film Scoop)

The Coronation Celebration Playlist is the worst possible representation of Britain
Michael Bublé, Coldplay, Take That and Tom Jones feature on the Coronation Celebration Playlist
Monarchy music

The Coronation Celebration Playlist is the worst possible representation of Britain

Grammys 2023: Why Harry Styles beating Beyoncé isn't really a surprise
Harry Styles collects the award for Album of the Year at the Grammys 2023. Photo by Rob Latour/ Shutterstock
Awards

Grammys 2023: Why Harry Styles beating Beyoncé isn't really a surprise

Finding an entry point to the fabulously weird world of Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa in an American flag hat, March 1979 in Los Angeles.
avant-garde

Finding an entry point to the fabulously weird world of Frank Zappa