The second novel in the author’s Austrian trilogy is a melancholic tale of lost love and reflection set between the warsSebastian Faulks’s 2005 novel, Human Traces, made explicit his ongoing fascination with the mystery of human consciousness and the f…
Birmingham rapper M1llionz: ‘Really and truly, drill is beautiful’
His smart storytelling and wry jokes have helped put Midlands rap on the map. Now he wants to demonstrate rap’s power to deliver real-life change“I’m not shy at all. I just … I’m not a very loud person,” says M1llionz. “I don’t really like attention. W…
We Don’t Know Ourselves by Fintan O’Toole review – sweeping account of Ireland’s evolutions
The veteran journalist and author delves behind the myths of change and boom to give a rich, nuanced picture of Irish life as he and others lived it“For all my life until about 1980,” Fintan O’Toole writes, “I had been told to think of myself as the en…
‘We didn’t want to do a Grease’: how Everybody’s Talking About Jamie became a film
How do you turn hit musicals like Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Dear Evan Hansen into films? You axe songs, throw out plots and don’t worry about anyone’s favourite bitChoosing a stage musical to see right now can feel like browsing the cinema li…
Violinist Nigel Kennedy cancels concert after Classic FM stops Hendrix tribute
Performer pulls Royal Albert Hall gig over decision he compared to musical segregationViolinist Nigel Kennedy has pulled out of a concert at the Royal Albert Hall with only days to go after accusing the radio station Classic FM of preventing him from p…
Emmys 2021: red carpet and award winners – in pictures
The Emmys was back on with a limited guest list. Touted as the biggest night in TV, stars arrived to celebrate at the 73rd annual event in Los Angeles Continue reading…
Emmys 2021: Ted Lasso and The Crown triumph
The big night for TV saw triumphs for Brits – including Olivia Colman, Kate Winslet and Michaela Coel – yet a diversity problem remainsThe 73rd Emmy awards mostly stuck to the predicted script on Sunday, celebrating favorites Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gam…
Last Man Standing: Suge Knight and the Murders of Biggie and Tupac review – a rueful return to Death Row
Nick Broomfield revisits the deadly hip-hop beef he covered in 2002’s Biggie and Tupac and uncovers deeper truths about AmericaAmid a bleakly compelling film, the climactic scene of Nick Broomfield’s Biggie and Tupac, released in 2002, was particularly…
Vigil episode five recap – back to its best after being all at sea
The penultimate episode of the maritime thriller had more drive, more energy and a sharper focus than we’ve seen in recent weeks, paving the way for a gripping finaleSpoiler alert: this blog is for those watching Vigil on BBC One. Don’t read on unless …
Chris Rock says he has Covid-19 and urges doubters: ‘Get vaccinated’
Comedian has said he received Johnson & Johnson shotFauci: FDA vote against booster shots ‘not end of the story’The comedian Chris Rock on Sunday said he had tested positive for Covid-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccina…