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‘Freakier Friday’ review: feel-good noughties nostalgia from unlikely sequel

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reunite 22 years on from their cult original for more body-swapping chaos

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For Those I Love – ‘Carving The Stone’ review: a brutal, complex study of modern Irish life

Tommy WÁ’s open-hearted folk touches the soul

How Big Thief found a new flow and entered ‘Double Infinity’

Maruja’s sprawling jazz-punk offers solidarity in the face of disorder

Parcels release new single ‘Summerinlove’ from upcoming ‘Bose x NME: C25’ mixtape

All the actors confirmed for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

Ozzy Osbourne’s cause of death confirmed

Ozzy Osbourne’s death certificate lists a legendary job title

‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies, aged 33

Original ‘Naked Gun’ director refuses to watch new movie: “It really isn’t what I would have done”

Xbox Game Pass announces more titles for August 2025

ALBUM REVIEWS

For Those I Love – ‘Carving The Stone’ review: a brutal, complex study of modern Irish life

BABYMETAL – ‘Metal Forth’ review: a solid, star-studded attempt to broaden their horizons

Hayley Williams’ surprise 17-song release is a bold choose-your-own-adventure through hope and heartache

The New Eves – ‘The New Eve Is Rising’ review: dancing to the toot of their own flute

FEATURES

The Philippou Brothers are reinventing horror from outside the Hollywood system

Debby Friday: “I want people to see themselves in the music – if I’m a star, you’re a star too”

‘Weapons’ director Zach Cregger is ripping up the horror rulebook 

‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ soundtrack was inspired by Black Sabbath, Metallica and Spiritbox

“I’m always undergoing intense changes”: the pop visions and personal upheaval of Indigo De Souza’s ‘Precipice’

The best TV shows of 2025… so far!

GIG REVIEWS

Jin live in London: a refreshing, charisma-filled concept that’s not without spectacle

Wilderness Festival 2025 review: Wet Leg triumph at blissed-out bonanza

President live in London: a brief but commanding inaugural address from rock’s latest mystery

Kendrick Lamar and SZA live in London: a sometimes jarring, often unmissable clash of worlds

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Keir Starmer tells us about “protecting creativity” in the UK: “Venues need not just to survive, but to thrive”

Georgie Farmer comes out of his shell in ‘Wednesday’ season two

For Those I Love on ‘Carving The Stone’: “Things feel fractured and insidious – but there’s always hope to be found in other people”

Tommy WÁ’s open-hearted folk touches the soul

How Big Thief found a new flow and entered ‘Double Infinity’

Meet the C25 artists: Parcels

THE COVER

Maruja’s sprawling jazz-punk offers solidarity in the face of disorder

Hanumankind is a rap storyteller on a quest for freedom

Alessi Rose is crafting pop anthems that don’t hold back

MORE NEWS

Keir Starmer tells us about “protecting creativity” in the UK: “Venues need not just to survive, but to thrive”

Bob Vylan to headline Burn It Down Festival as “treat” for those who “cried their eyes out” over Boardmasters slot

Noel Gallagher’s pal Paul Weller won’t be going to watch Oasis: “I just don’t like big gigs”

Donald Trump says Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are “going to be gone” after Colbert cancellation

Khruangbin reveal tiny venue for London warm-up gig before Gunnersbury Park show

Arctic Monkeys launch recording company and update website – is a new album incoming?

‘Spider-Verse’ spin-off being developed by Daniel Kaluuya

Nintendo Of America was worried Pokémon was “too cute” so almost gave Pikachu breasts

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Florence Road: the Dublin band distilling the anxieties of young adulthood

Annahstasia – ‘Tether’ review: folk’s new star takes the genre to dizzying heights

Gelli Haha paints the town red with cheeky, liberatory dance pop

LeoStayTrill – ‘Home Alone’ review: a moody and measured blend of UK drill and Afrobeat influences

FILM & TV NEWS

Watch the first trailer for ‘The Office’ spin-off ‘The Paper’ – featuring fan-favourite Oscar Martinez

‘Coming Home’: New Ozzy Osbourne doc to give “intimate glimpse” at icon’s “last chapter”

Donald Trump says Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are “going to be gone” after Colbert cancellation

‘Spider-Verse’ spin-off being developed by Daniel Kaluuya

Nintendo Of America was worried Pokémon was “too cute” so almost gave Pikachu breasts

‘Titanic’ memoir reveals how Matthew McConaughey blew his audition

David Byrne and Hayley Williams collaborate on soundtrack for Netflix’s ‘The Twits’

‘Stranger Things’ creators planning a ‘Twin Peaks’-inspired spin-off

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Wednesday’ season two review: goth queen Jenna Ortega reclaims her kooky crown

‘Freakier Friday’ review: feel-good noughties nostalgia from unlikely sequel

‘The Naked Gun’ review: outrageously stupid comedy reboot fails to keep up with the classics

‘The Assassin’ review: Keeley Hawes’ “perimenopausal James Bond” thriller hits the target

GAMING NEWS

Hideo Kojima reveals his favourite song from ‘Death Stranding 2’ soundtrack

Nintendo Of America was worried Pokémon was “too cute” so almost gave Pikachu breasts

‘Guitar Hero’ team are working on a new rhythm game

Eminem is OK with being known as “that guy from ‘Fortnite’”

‘Silent Hill f’ developers defend controversial ‘Elden Ring’-inspired combat

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ boss teases “fun” and “surprising” new game

‘Hollow Knight’ fans believe ‘Silksong’ release date will be unveiled this week

‘Resident Evil’ reveals bizarre ‘Duolingo’ crossover

GAME REVIEWS

‘Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’ review: more familiar, fantastical adventures for ‘Elden Ring’ fans

‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ review: Mario’s old rival comes out swinging

‘Death Stranding 2: On The Beach’ review: arty masterpiece sequel is loads of fun

Nintendo Switch 2 review: easy to pick up, almost impossible to put down