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The Praying Mantis Is Your New Smartphone

Benji Bytnar explains how a praying mantis stopped him from doomscrolling

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TrueMendous Interview: Rapper Discusses Remarkable New Album, Grief & Busking

Having dropped an incredible new album, rapper TrueMendous reveals the process behind it.

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Emerging Artists: The 6 Best UK R&B Songs You Need To Hear Right Now

Here are some of the five best underground R&B songs from emerging artists.

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BFI Unveils Final Trailer for New Film ‘Ish’

The BFI has released the final trailer for Ish, the debut feature film from London-based multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Imran Perretta.

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FIFA Faces New Challenge Following Referee Controversy

Shaun Evans is under investigation for displaying a hand gesture without explanation

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Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album Is Striking, But Forgettable

Olivia Rodrigo’s new pop album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, hits all the right notes, but we’ve heard it before

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Opinion: The Rich Exploit the Belfast Riots from a Smug Distance

With unrest in Belfast, years of foreign interference have strengthened the far-right

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Jay-Z’s New Album — Here’s What We Know After His Explosive Freestyle

Jay-Z has recently ramped up his musical activity, with performances, interviews, and public statements. Is a new album on the way?

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‘Backrooms’ Review: Startling Horror Film Paints a Pale Canvas

Kane Parsons gets his big break with a feature-length adaptation of his YouTube series.

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Hip-Hop & UK Rap Spotlight

TrueMendous Interview: Rapper Discusses Remarkable New Album, Grief & Busking

Having dropped an incredible new album, rapper TrueMendous reveals the process behind it.

Jay-Z’s New Album — Here’s What We Know After His Explosive Freestyle

Jay-Z has recently ramped up his musical activity, with performances, interviews, and public statements. Is a new album on the way?

UK Rapper Scorcher Unleashes Pure Energy For New Album ‘ADMD’

Scorcher’s new album, ADMD (All Dorks Must Die), sends a message to the inauthentic with an impressive 17-track rap blend.

Vince Staples Drops New Track — “White Flag”

New hip-hop: rapper Vince Staples releases new track and music video for, “White Flag”.

Chip & Aitch Reveal Huge New Summer Track “GTTB”

UK Rap cavaliers Aitch and Chip bring summer early on new single, “GTTB.”

Ludacris Unveils New Music Video For “Pull Over”

Atlanta hip-hop legend Ludacris drops fresh visuals for his new single, “Pull Over.”

‘Iceman’ Review: Drake’s New Album is Lavishly Boring

Review: Drake’s ninth studio album, Iceman, lands with fans but fails to impress hip-hop heads.

‘GEEKIN’: Nemzzz & Lil Yachty’s Latest Effort Mired by Cliché

Nemmzzz and Lil Yachty drop a low-effort new single for a sound that lacks direction.

Scorcher Taps K-Trap For Thrilling New Drop “Comfy”

Scorcher and K-Trap run rampant on new UK rap track, “Comfy”.

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Film & Television

BFI Unveils Final Trailer for New Film ‘Ish’

The BFI has released the final trailer for Ish, the debut feature film from London-based multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Imran Perretta.

‘Backrooms’ Review: Startling Horror Film Paints a Pale Canvas

Kane Parsons gets his big break with a feature-length adaptation of his YouTube series.

Spider-Noir Review: New Nic Cage Spider-Man Series Is A Thrilling Ride

Nicolas Cage’s portrayal of Spider-Man in Spider-Noir is black and white — and more — in this exciting reimagining of the web-slinger.

‘Masters Of The Universe’: Watch He-Man Saddle Up In Final Trailer

Director Travis Knight unveils the latest and final trailer for his 2026 movie adaptation of ‘Masters of the Universe.’

The Punisher: One Last Kill — Wicked New Flick Is Not A Temporary Fix

Review: Starring Jon Bernthal, Marvel Studios’ The Punisher movie is an exciting action-packed story that leaves more to be desired

‘The Odyssey’ Drops the Ball in a Pale New Trailer

‘The Odyssey’ Opinion: Christopher Nolan appears to depart from practical effects in favour of heavy CGI.

Clayface: Watch the DC Villain Descend Into a Chaotic Tailspin

Comic book fans get another Batman treat as James Watkins directs Clayface.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day — LEGO & Hasbro Give Away The Plot?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day — have LEGO and Hasbro revealed too much about the film’s plot?

Street Fighter: What We Know About the Explosive New Film

Capcom’s legendary video game, Street Fighter, gets another film adaptation. Here’s what you need to know.

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