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The Last Dinner Party: the newly-coronated monarchs of baroque-pop

The 50 best songs of 2023

The 20 best games of 2023

The 20 best TV shows of 2023

‘Wonka’ review: Timothée Chalamet twinkles in a fun-filled festive treat

‘The Day Before’ developer issues apology ahead of release

Here’s how much ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestants were paid

Damon Albarn says it’s time to “wrap up” Blur again: “It’s too much for me”

Paul McCartney & Wings announce ‘Band On The Run’ 50th anniversary reissue with “underdub” mixes

IU’s new music video will star BTS’ V, her label confirms

Randy Pitchford is no longer Gearbox Software’s CEO – but will still run parent Gearbox Entertainment

ALBUM REVIEWS

Dolly Parton – ‘Rockstar’ review: Queen of Country throws up the Devil horns

Red Velvet – ‘Chill Kill’ review: deliciously dark, delightfully macabre

PinkPantheress – ‘Heaven Knows’ review: the blueprint for the future of British pop

The Kid Laroi – ‘The First Time’ review: rapper reflects on his rapid rise

FEATURES

Shane MacGowan, 1957-2023: an uncompromising, chaotic one of a kind

‘Napoleon’ review: swords, sex and musket fire in an unmissable historical epic

Simu Liu: “Opportunities don’t grow on trees for people who look like me”

Emerald Fennell is well aware of her own privilege: “Class is such a fixation in this country”

‘Persona 5 Tactica’ review: a cutesy strategy with surprising emotional depth

G Flip on their new album ‘Drummer’, their six ARIA nominations and becoming the queer non-binary rolemodel they always wanted

GIG REVIEWS

21 Savage live in London: a fiery, long-overdue homecoming

Heartworms live in London: British rock’s newest cult heroes go to war

Jessie Ware live in London: a ray of light in an increasingly gloomy world

Lip Critic live in London: furious intensity from a remarkable new band

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Elmiene: a trailblazing artist in full command of their sound

Cash Cobain talks working with PinkPantheress and pioneering drill rap

Kasabian talk “insane” 2024 homecoming show and “psychedelic” new album ‘Happenings’

Reno Rojas on the introspective journey that led to ‘Libre’

Killer Mike: “‘Michael’ was an opportunity for people to know fully who I am”

Soundtrack Of My Life: Kelsey Grammer

THE COVER

The Last Dinner Party: the newly-coronated monarchs of baroque-pop

Lola Brooke: the small but mighty MC making big moves

Wasia Project: jazz-pop ballads to make your heart skip a beat

MORE NEWS

Kelela shares full tracklist for ‘RAVE:N, The Remixes Album’

Big Dyke Energy launch fundraiser to save the UK’s queer raves

iDKHOW share funky new dance track, ‘Gloomtown Brats’

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer reunite in ‘Painting Birds’ Christmas special

Riley Gale’s father speaks out after criticising Power Trip reunion

Griff teams up with Coldplay’s Chris Martin for emotive new song ‘Astronaut’

The BRITs announce 2024 Rising Star winner

Gwyneth Paltrow hasn’t seen ‘Avengers: Endgame’: “I stopped watching Marvel movies at some point”

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Elmiene: a trailblazing artist in full command of their sound

Antony Szmierek: Mancunian’s joyful ‘pop poetry’ cuts through the noise

O. – ‘Slice’ EP review: two artists with an undeniable synergy

Lifesize Teddy: the formidable new talent revolutionising the sound of Afrobeats

FILM & TV NEWS

Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele collaborating on new horror game, ‘OD’

Ricky Gervais criticised for using ableist slur in Netflix special

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer reunite in ‘Painting Birds’ Christmas special

Gwyneth Paltrow hasn’t seen ‘Avengers: Endgame’: “I stopped watching Marvel movies at some point”

Dave Chappelle to release new Netflix special two years after trans backlash

‘Oppenheimer’ to be released in Japanese cinemas despite public criticism

Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie had “rocky start” to relationship on new film ‘Maude v Maude’

BBC News presenter apologises after giving camera middle finger on air

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ review: anime adaptation can’t meet sky-high expectations

‘The Marvels’ review: a quirky cosmic caper that lacks punch

‘Robbie Williams’ review: Netflix doc makes clear the perils of pop stardom

‘How To Have Sex’ review: a post-GCSEs blowout gone bad

GAMING NEWS

Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele collaborating on new horror game, ‘OD’

‘God Of War Ragnarok’ announces new ‘Valhalla’ DLC

The Game Awards 2023: see the full list of winners

How to watch The Game Awards 2023

‘Destiny 2’ developer Bungie faces an uncertain future, report claims

‘Call Of Duty’ update adds new ‘Warzone’ and ‘Modern Warfare 3’ maps

‘Batman: Arkham Trilogy’ Switch port adds Kevin Conroy eulogy

‘Fallout 76’ kicks off its newest season with a trip to Atlantic City

GAME REVIEWS

‘Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora’ review: a stunning world let down by lacklustre action

‘Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’ review: a sci-fi epic for ‘Baldur’s Gate’ fans

‘Super Mario RPG’ review: a fantastic remake of Mario’s ‘Final Fantasy’-style adventure

‘Persona 5 Tactica’ review: a cutesy strategy with surprising emotional depth