Glee’s pro-LGBTQ+ vision captured 2010s hope. Can a reboot handle Trump’s America?The beloved high school TV show is returning in a different political climate. I’m skeptical that Ryan Murphy has the nuance this moment needs Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at the Guardian
The Pussycat Dolls review – Nicole Scherzinger’s star power dominates fraught reunionFirst announced in 2019 and now launching with just three of the original lineup, the Dolls whip up a whirlwind of hair-flipping and put on a decent spectacle Sep 30 26September 30, 2026Article at the Guardian
MNEK on writing smash hits, battling self-doubt and his solo struggles: ‘I’m a fat Black gay man. Try selling that’The artist has written for Beyoncé and been nominated for two Grammys, yet individual success has eluded him. Now he’s back with a new album that puts queer joy in the spotlight – and, he says, he’s finally ready to enjoy himself Sep 25 26September 25, 2026Article at the Guardian
Céline Dion review – singer’s first live show in years marks a triumphant, emotional returnPlenitude Arena, ParisDion wiped away tears and belted out the notes, giving an astounding performance despite her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome Sep 13 26September 13, 2026Article at the Guardian
The end of Heartstopper is a bittersweet loss – it’s never felt scarier to be young and queerThe gay Netflix romance maintained a political edge despite rollbacks to queer and trans rights Jul 23 26July 23, 2026Article at the Guardian
Douglas Stuart: ‘Homosexuality and faith have been a struggle all my life’The Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo speaks to Dazed about being orphaned at 16, queer life in the Outer Hebrides, and his heart-rending new novel John of John May 22 26May 22, 2026Article at Dazed
‘Like an electrical gong bath!’ The Sheffield supermarket going viral for the symphonic sound of its freezersRedditors are thrilled by the Co-op on Ecclesall Road, where a magnificent drone is reminiscent of Brian Eno’s ambient music. We take a visit to the back aisles Feb 18 26February 18, 2026Article at the Guardian
Pop music isn’t fun anymoreFans are growing tired of eye-watering ticket prices and overpriced merch from the likes of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, writes Alim Kheraj Feb 12 26February 12, 2026Article at Dazed
Madness live was like pub karaokeSuggs struggled through a disappointing show in Sheffield on the opening night of the band's traditional Christmas tour, despite a setlist packed with hits Dec 05 25December 05, 2025Article at inews.co.uk
Taylor Swift’s silence on the Trump administration using her music speaks volumesOfficial Trump social media accounts have been using The Life of a Showgirl snippets to promote his agenda. Why has Swift, who once wanted ‘to be on the right side of history’, said nothing? Nov 15 25November 15, 2025Article at the Guardian
Taylor Swift has lost her grip with The Life of a ShowgirlOn 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 Oct 03 25October 03, 2025Article at Dazed
Ethel Cain review – a sublime rejection of pop stardom from the shadowsBathed in darkness and backed by a formidable band, the Florida singer-songwriter turns her brooding southern gothic into a mesmerising, slow-burn spectacle Oct 03 25October 03, 2025Article at the Guardian
From Blurred Lines to Genie in a Bottle: the late director Diane Martel’s best music videosLast week, the celebrated US music video director died of breast cancer aged 63. We chart her best – and most controversial – music videos Sep 22 25September 22, 2025Article at the Guardian
Lewis Capaldi review – an emotional return to the spotlight for pop’s most heart-on-sleeve starThe singer announces he is thrilled to begin his first tour since taking time off for his mental health, but is visibly nervous and at one moment breaks into tears Sep 07 25September 07, 2025Article at the Guardian
Diana Ross review – glittering Motown royalty still sounds supremeAccompanied by the Hallé Orchestra, the 81-year-old singer’s voice shines during this relentless blast through the hits Jun 24 25June 24, 2025Article at the Guardian
Pitbull review – like a children’s party, but with loads of boozeWith a hedonistic seize-the-day message, the pop-rapper resembles a cult leader or motivational speaker – and his followers are willing to overlook the faults in his live show Jun 09 25June 09, 2025Article at the Guardian
Eurovision: Is the gay world cup giving up on its gays?Eurovision has banned contestants and delegations from carrying Pride flags at official venues – a decision that enforces shame and marginalisation at a time when queer visibility across Europe and beyond is vital May 02 25May 02, 2025Article at Dazed
‘It’s less intimidating, less vulnerable’: why cooking in company helps us to talkThe pressure’s off when we’re not staring at each other, we can relax and have a nice chat. By Alim Kheraj Apr 19 25April 19, 2025Article at the Guardian
With Mayhem, Lady Gaga returns to her freaky rootsGaga’s seventh album is suffused with all the verve and vigour of her earliest – and best – work Mar 10 25March 10, 2025Article at Dazed
‘Keeps me optimistic’: why You’ve Got Mail is my feelgood movieThe next entry in our series of writers highlighting their go-to comfort picks is an ode to Nora Ephron’s winsome romantic comedy Mar 10 25March 10, 2025Article at the Guardian
