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Jade Bird: “There are so many preconceptions with me – but I am a fan of music first”

The Brit has made the move to Austin but, kicking against injustice, keeps the home fires burning on eclectic new album ‘Different Kinds Of Light’

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Will Smith treats New Orleans to Independence Day fireworks

Bruce Lee’s daughter condemns Quentin Tarantino’s “continued attacks” on her father

Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes announce new album ‘Sticky’ and 2021 UK and Ireland tour

ALBUM REVIEWS

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Laura Mvula – ‘Pink Noise’ review: a triumph of sparkling ’80s-style ear candy

The Go! Team – ‘Get Up Sequences Part One’ review: cut‘n’spliced sonic adventures

FEATURES

Damon’s back – and so is the mullet, it seems. Our columnist investigates

The BET Awards 2021: the big talking points, from Cardi B’s bump to a poignant DMX tribute

Pride 2021: how LGBTQ+ spaces are bouncing back from COVID

Tupac and Biggie murders: what my new film taught me about rap’s biggest unsolved mystery

‘Rick and Morty’: the 10 best episodes ever – ranked!

We’re gonna need a bigger farm: why Glastonbury 2022 could be the best in history

GIG REVIEWS

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour Prom’ reviewed: infectious pop-punk meets high school movie

Girl In Red live in Oslo: captivating candour and back-to-back bangers

Black Honey live in Kingston: despite the setbacks, the Brightonians are a band unleashed

Easy Life at The O2 (Fortnite Creative) review: Leicester lads head inside the machine

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Day6 (Even Of Day): “Whenever we listen to songs in different languages, there’s still emotions that we can feel”

Soundtrack Of My Life: Bobby Gillespie

Like ‘Stranger Things’? You’ll love new Netflix horror trilogy ‘Fear Street’

Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – The Bluetones’ Mark Morriss

Fast-rising girl group Weeekly on their first year together and viral smash ‘After School’

Jade Bird: “There are so many preconceptions with me – but I am a fan of music first”

THE BIG READ

Jade Bird: “There are so many preconceptions with me – but I am a fan of music first”

Migos: “We show up with the goods and prove you wrong”

Slowthai: “I want a day where everyone can be free of their stresses”

Aitch: “My debut will 100,000 per cent be a proper Manchester album”

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H.E.R. says working with the Obamas was a “life-changing” experience

(G)I-DLE’s Soyeon takes over a fast food restaurant in ‘BEAM BEAM’ MV

We Are Scientists announce 2021 UK and Ireland tour

Guns N’ Roses’ Slash celebrates 15 years of sobriety: “Proud of you every day”

Quentin Tarantino wants to cast Maya Hawke if he ever makes ‘Kill Bill 3’

Time stops in Taeyeon’s colourful new teaser for ‘Weekend’

Taylor Swift and Adele “not” collaborating on new track after sparking speculation online

Iggy Azalea responds to accusations of blackfishing in new video: “All I’ve done is try a hair color”

RADAR - NEW MUSIC

Cola Boyy: California disco dude wants you to fight for your rights (and party)

Frances Forever: “The song is connecting because of the lack of representation for gay music”

Aziya – ‘We Speak Of Tides’ EP review: whole lotta love for her heroes

Cathy Jain: dreamy teen pop from the coolest kid you know

FILM & TV NEWS

Will Smith treats New Orleans to Independence Day fireworks

Bruce Lee’s daughter condemns Quentin Tarantino’s “continued attacks” on her father

H.E.R. says working with the Obamas was a “life-changing” experience

Quentin Tarantino wants to cast Maya Hawke if he ever makes ‘Kill Bill 3’

‘Demon Slayer’ season 2: release date, plot details, and everything we know so far

Patty Jenkins thinks cinema’s dominance will make a comeback post-pandemic

James Cameron says he had idea for ‘Terminator 2’’s John Connor while on ecstasy

‘Fast & Furious’ spin-off for Charlize Theron’s Cipher reportedly in development

FILM & TV REVIEWS

‘Black Widow’ review: Marvel’s cinematic web ensnares a new generation

‘Another Round’ review: booze-fuelled comedy about the dangers of excess

‘Loki’ episode four recap: everything goes in Marvel’s biggest shocker yet

‘Freaky’ review: Vince Vaughn body-swap horror boasts gore and gags aplenty

GAMING NEWS

There could be a new ‘Donkey Kong’ game and more soon

‘Bloodhunt’ gets a minimum requirements hike – players will need an SSD

‘The Dark Pictures Anthology’ has its fourth title ‘The Devil In Me’ leaked

‘Final Fantasy XIV’ beats its concurrent player record on Steam

‘Apex Legends’ made unplayable by hackers in protest of ongoing ‘Titanfall’ issues

‘Dragon Age 4’ won’t be at EA Play but it is “making great progress”

How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2021

U.S Justice Department launches ‘Overwatch’ league investigation

GAME REVIEWS

‘Mario Golf Super Rush’ review: Another delightfully different Nintendo Switch sports game

‘Legend of Mana’ review: A visually sharp remaster that could do with further refinement

‘Scarlet Nexus’ review: A tale of psychic powers that might overload your brain

Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance review: a so-so brawler with a certain Xbox 360 charm