From singer-songwriters to Substack essayists, there is a widespread conflation of sincerity with depth or insight. But as the mid response to Gracie Abrams’ new album shows, good art requires more than just self-exposure
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From underground hip-hop to Taylor Swift deep cuts, the New York City mayor finds time to be spectacularly tapped in
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From tree ferns to armadillo clutch bags, Jonathan Anderson was inspired by artist Lynda Benglis for his sophomore Dior couture show – plus, we saw his second bridal look of the week
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The Grammy-award-winning rapper returns with not one, but three terrible albums: Habibti, Maid of Honour and Iceman
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Fans are growing tired of eye-watering ticket prices and overpriced merch from the likes of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, writes Alim Kheraj
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The past three Album of the Year winners have all worn Daniel Roseberry’s designs, plus all our favourite looks from the 68th annual awards ceremony
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From Zohran Mamdani and Sally Rooney to media literacy, here’s our roundup of this year’s champions and flops
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Jet2 holidays, merkin thongs, and a high-profile jewellery heist – here’s our round-up of the all the weird and wonderful moments from the past year
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From pop stars to close friends, Gen Z is embracing an institution once seen as outdated – but this return to marriage is driven as much by pressure and policy as by love
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The pop megastar’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, has left her fandom divided: while some Swifties are as devout as ever, others believe the record is cash grab devoid of her usual lyricism
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On her 12th studio album, the world’s biggest popstar sings about a transformative love – but this navel-gazing work says little about the realities of life in 2025
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