Switch 2 first year disappoints, reader prefers Wii U launch
A UK gamer argues the Nintendo Switch 2's first year pales next to the Wii U's launch, praising Nintendo Land and better third-party support. Share your console launch memories.
A UK gamer argues the Nintendo Switch 2's first year pales next to the Wii U's launch, praising Nintendo Land and better third-party support. Share your console launch memories.
London's 2026 music calendar is packed with stars like Lewis Capaldi, Ariana Grande, and My Chemical Romance. Discover all the confirmed dates and venues for the capital's biggest gigs.
Donald Trump presented medals to Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, and Kiss in the Oval Office ahead of the Kennedy Center Honors. The president will host the televised tribute, a first for a sitting president.
Powderfinger's Bernard Fanning discusses his solo album anniversary tour, a notorious run-in with the Beastie Boys, and his surprising love for First Dates Australia. Read the full interview.
Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry have officially confirmed their relationship with a diplomatic-style 'hard launch' during a trip to Japan, leaving fans astonished.
JLS singer Aston Merrygold has reassured fans after a successful operation for a tour injury. Get the latest health update and messages of support from his bandmates.
Fans have savaged Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger's 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem 'Desire' after its live debut. Discover the brutal reaction and why it's failing to match iconic World Cup songs.
Loose Women star Denise Welch, 67, releases chaotic Christmas hyper-pop anthem 'Slayyy Bells' with Celebrations, calling embarrassing her kids 'one of life's great joys'. Read her festive family traditions and new fashion icon status.
A new Sky Arts documentary, 'Nick Cave's Veiled World', delves into the musician's Christian faith, artistic evolution, and the profound impact of personal tragedy. Features interviews from Flea to Rowan Williams.
A new documentary reveals the intimate life of Nick Cave through the eyes of his closest friends. Discover the moving portrait of the music icon's journey, from tragedy to creative rebirth.
Cartoonist Becky Barnicoat predicts the festive season's most overused tropes in her 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts. Discover the satire that defines modern holiday culture.
A pivotal week in culture saw the release of 'The Reckoning', a documentary on Sean 'Diddy' Combs, followed by his own video statement. Explore the fallout and public reaction.
Jamiroquai returns to London's O2 Arena after six years. Get the essential door, start, and finish times for their 'Heels of Steel' tour shows on December 9 and 14.
Lady Gaga brought her chaotic 'Mayhem Ball' tour to Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, delivering a two-hour spectacle of avant-garde fashion, theatrical performance, and pop anthems. Read our full review.
Kendrick Lamar delivered a theatrical, pyrotechnic-filled spectacle at Melbourne's AAMI Park, supported by rap's rising star Doechii. Read our review of this extraordinary night.
Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart argues AI is an unstoppable creative force. He urges artists to adapt and collaborate with the technology, not fight it.
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the escalating political controversy.
Ed Sheeran opens up about future touring plans, prioritising family life in Suffolk. The star discusses marriage hints in new music and a potential hometown residency. Read the full story.
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia boycott Eurovision 2025 over Israel's participation. Analysis compares this political crisis to the contest's 70-year history of boycotts.
Spotify Wrapped's 'Listening Age' feature is sparking confusion. Users who streamed artists like Sabrina Carpenter are being told their musical taste is decades older. Discover why the algorithm misfires.
Your complete guide to Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 at The O2 Arena. Get set times, ticket info, and how to watch Ed Sheeran and Kylie Minogue live.
Explore Melbourne DJ Moopie's indie label A Colourful Storm and its charming new compilation 'Going Back to Sleep', featuring Daily Toll and Who Cares?. Plus, the week's best new music from Flea to Jana Horn.
Martin Kemp reignites Spandau Ballet feud with a dig at Tony Hadley on Good Morning Britain. Get the full story on the band's long-running rift and latest drama.
French musician Melody Prochet returns with her fourth album 'Unclouded', a calming, baroque dreampop record featuring lush strings and airy vocals. Explore the enchanted soundscape now.
Violinist Laura Cannell releases her darkest Christmas album yet, 'Brightly Shone the Moon', offering a murky and melancholy twist on familiar carols. Discover this sonic journey through bleakness and beauty.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago pop-rock band The Redwalls, has died aged 40. The band confirmed the tragic news this week. Read the full story.
Nate Amos of Water From Your Eyes re-records his This Is Lorelei back catalogue on 'Holo Boy'. Discover the sweet-sad acoustic fare defining this US alt-scene pearl's latest release.
Nicholas Collon leads the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a crisp, powerful recording of Strauss's Alpine Symphony, with soprano Louise Alder shining in Four Songs. Discover the review.
Your guide to the week's top streaming releases. Simon Cowell hunts for a new boyband on Netflix, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour documentary lands on Disney+, plus new Star Wars, Percy Jackson and more.
A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc