Guardian readers share their favourite albums of 2025, highlighting Clipse's acclaimed rap return, Lily Allen's personal storytelling, and breakthrough acts like Geese. Discover the year's essential listens.
Author Gish Jen's new novel, 'Bad Bad Girl', is a fictionalised exploration of her troubled relationship with her Chinese mother and the historical forces that shaped their lives. A poignant search for understanding.
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet opens up about cruel body shaming from teachers and peers in her youth, which led to unhealthy eating habits. Read her powerful story of resilience.
Lily Allen opens up about her daughters' ongoing relationship with ex-husband David Harbour and reflects on the pain of her marriages in a candid new interview. Read the full story.
Kent Police launch urgent appeal to find Evie-May Dixon, 13, missing from Rainham since Friday. She has links to Gillingham and Chatham. Call 999 if seen.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's explosive posthumous memoir, 'Nobody's Girl', has sold over a million copies worldwide, intensifying scrutiny on Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein's case. Read the full story.
The controversial teen drama Gossip Girl, once blasted as 'mind-blowingly inappropriate', will be free to stream on ITVX from January 2026. Discover the show's legacy and cult following.
Grammy-nominated soul singer Carl Carlton, famed for hits 'Everlasting Love' and 'She's A Bad Mama Jama', has died at 72. His son confirmed the news on social media.
A first date after lockdown went disastrously wrong when a man tried to correct a journalist on the name of Louis Theroux's 'Weird Weekends'. Read the full cringe-worthy story.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals your listening habits and the UK's top artists. Discover how your data shapes the annual music recap and see who topped the charts.
Almost a third of Brits fear they're bad in bed. Discover the 11 telltale signs and expert advice on how to transform your sex life and boost intimacy.
Experts reveal the physical and mental toll of sleep deprivation throughout the day, from morning cortisol spikes to afternoon microsleeps. Learn how to cope and protect your long-term health.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus collided with a car near Tadcaster Grammar School. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car on a rural Yorkshire road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Lily Allen's explosive album 'West End Girl' detailing her marriage to David Harbour has garnered public support from several of the actor's former partners and colleagues. Discover their reactions.
Michelle Keegan dazzles in a burgundy bodycon dress during Ibiza holiday, sparking massive social media reaction from her 7.5 million Instagram followers.
A controversial Netflix documentary investigates whether the iconic 'Napalm Girl' photo was misattributed for 53 years, challenging photojournalism history and highlighting Vietnamese journalists' erased narratives.
Bad Omens perform at London's Alexandra Palace this week. Find out how to secure last-minute tickets for their UK tour dates before they sell out completely.
Bad Omens bring fire and anthems to Glasgow's OVO Hydro, but their arena debut is tempered by a lack of on-stage chemistry. Read our full review of the metalcore spectacle.
Sources claim Lily Allen's ex-husband David Harbour rekindled his link with 'Madeline', the woman from her album. Get the latest on the celebrity split and new relationships.
The Pussycat Dolls are reportedly discussing a major reunion tour 15 years after splitting, with Kimberly Wyatt confirming they've 'ironed out their issues'. Get the latest updates.
Discover this week's essential viewing including the utterly beguiling Taiwanese drama Left-Handed Girl and Julia Roberts' dark thriller After the Hunt. Stream now on Netflix and Prime Video.
Kansas City Chiefs heir Gracie Hunt endorses Turning Point USA's rival halftime show amid conservative backlash against Bad Bunny's NFL selection. Read the full story.
Lily Allen weighs in on viral Vogue debate about 'embarrassing boyfriends', saying women don't need to be defined by partners. Read the celebrity reactions and drama.
As the 30th anniversary of 'Spice' approaches, we reveal the major albums kept from the UK number one spot by the Spice Girls' 1996 pop phenomenon. Discover the hits that couldn't compete.
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy artwork from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced to 13 months in prison. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and swift recovery.
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy print from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and recovery.
A man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for stealing Banksy's iconic Girl With Balloon from a London gallery. Discover how the Met's Flying Squad recovered the £270,000 artwork.
Nintendo's new Kirby Air Riders trailer features embarrassingly bad British rap song, surpassing DK Rap as company's worst musical creation. Read the full analysis.
Larry Fraser sentenced to 13 months for stealing Banksy's iconic Girl With Balloon from a London gallery. The £270,000 artwork was recovered by police. Read the full story.