Ward: Entertainment

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From Central Cee to Adolescence: in 2025 British culture had a global moment – but can it last?

Despite funding cuts and shuttered venues, homegrown music, TV, film and, yes, memes have dominated the global zeitgeist over the past 12 years. Now this culture must be future-proofed from the forces of globalisationOn the face of it, British culture looks doomed. Our music industry is now borderli…

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Clare Bailey Mosley: ‘What single thing would improve the quality of my life? Michael’

The doctor and writer on getting drunk aged three, a very fancy garden chair, and her habit of sleepwalkingBorn in Singapore, Clare Bailey Mosley, 64, studied at the Royal Free Medical School where she met Michael Mosley: they married in 1987. She worked as a GP until she retired in 2022. She wrote …

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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65.

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Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty

The celebrity chef says he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot.

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‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens

From Joe Marler’s visual-only stunts to the incomprehensible shuffling sounds Steven Bartlett recently subjected headphone users to, dodgy audio experiences are on the riseTo understand where we are in the evolution of podcasting, the opening episode of Joe Marler Will See You Now is unexpectedly in…

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The best songs of 2025 … you may not have heard

From a folk murder ballad to an impassioned call for peace, Guardian writers pick their favourite lesser-heard tracks of the yearThe pick of 2025’s film, music, art, TV, stage and games, chosen by Guardian critics and writersThere is a sense of deep knowing and calm to Not Offended, the lone song re…

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Dressing the part: the TV characters who nailed small-screen style this year

From Jackson Lamb’s mac in Slow Horses to the queen-bee wardrobe of Wild Cherry, Guardian writers choose the outfits that shaped storylines and revealed personalities in 2025• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereNever mind the catwalk shows, the viral glossy advertising …

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The 48 Best Shows on Netflix, WIRED's Picks (December 2025)

Stranger Things, City of Shadows, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

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The Lowdown to The Devil’s Backbone: the week in rave reviews

Ethan Hawke is a triumph in a poignant new comedy-drama, and Guillermo del Toro’s breakout horror flick gets a rerelease. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...

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Tuft & Needle Original Hybrid Mattress Review: A Soft Landing

Choosing a mattress for your guest room, Airbnb, or VRBO rental is challenging. This hybrid is up for it.

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Blind date: ‘Being Scottish definitely worked in my favour. He loves Scotland’

Dan, 40, a sock designer and writer, meets Emmie, 39, an art consultantWhat were you hoping for?
To snog the love of my life. Failing that, I’d heard good things about the broccoli. Continue reading...

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Park Chan-wook and the Funny Thing About Stomach-Churning Horror

When American studios wouldn’t back his film about a laid-off manager committing gruesome murders, the director returned to Korea. Now he has a hit on his hands.

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The Cure guitarist and keyboardist dies, aged 65

Perry Bamonte, a backstage tech who became a full-time member of the seminal post-punk band for more than 35 years, died at home on Christmas Day, after a short illness.

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With Rob Reiner Dies a Whole Tradition of Hollywood Filmmaking

Everyone’s remembering his acting, directing, and activism. But another part of his career was just as important.

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Jane’s Addiction and Perry Farrell Reach Settlement After Public Apology Over Onstage Fight

"Jane’s Addiction will forever live in our hearts. We are proud of the music we created together," the band wrote in a statement earlier this month

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Bizarrap and J Balvin Unleash New Song ‘BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 62′

The star duo teased the joint track on Christmas Day

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Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, Dies at 65

A former roadie, Mr. Bamonte joined the band in 1990. He played on five albums and in hundreds of shows and was “a vital part of the Cure story,” the band said.

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BTS’ V Addresses Whether He’s a ‘Strong Person’ & Discusses Friendship With His ‘Beloved Members’

The K-pop artist is the latest cover star for Vogue Japan.

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What’s Coming to Netflix in January 2026

Netflix is kicking off 2026 with a mix of new and returning titles set to hit the platform in January. The most highly anticipated title arriving this January is the fourth season of “Bridgerton,” which releases its first volume at the end of the month. The second part of Season 4 will arrive on F…

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The Guide #223: From surprise TV hits to year-defining records – what floated your boats this year

In this week’s newsletter: We’ve had our say; now it’s your turn. Overlooked telly gems, unforgettable gigs and albums on repeat – readers share the cultural moments that made their year• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereMerry Christmas – and welcome to the last Guide of 2025…