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Perspective: Lizzo’s reinvention faces its greatest test yet

Executive context: The singer’s body-positive anthems once defined her. Now lawsuits, weight loss and flop singles have shaken her image.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Entertainment

Perspective: Earl Sweatshirt, Mike and Surf Gang: Pompeii // Utility review – rap radicals’ appealing study in contrasts

Executive context: Earl’s post-Odd Future career swerved the mainstream to follow the path laid out by NYC underground rapper Mike, and their first double album lets both shine.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Entertainment

Perspective: ‘I lost a $3m brand deal. I was like: OK, losers!’ Swedish pop provocateur Zara Larsson on fame, fun and fighting the power

Executive context: After a decade in pop’s underground, Larsson’s radiant fifth album turned her into one of the world’s biggest stars. It’s about time, she says, relishing the attention without sacrificing her morals.

editorial-staff Apr 3

Entertainment

Egidio Eleuteri, the Guardian of Beauty Who Gave Voice to Time

Egidio Eleuteri was more than an acclaimed scholar and critic: he was a guardian of beauty whose life was devoted to revealing the deeper meaning of art. His legacy lives on in his

editorial-staff Apr 2

Entertainment

‘Ring the alarm! Wake up! Be human!’: Aurora and Tom Rowlands on their new dance-pop duo Tomora

Executive context: The Norwegian singer-songwriter and the Chemical Brother have combined their talents, and names, to create a wildly inventive new band. The collaboration has gone smoothly so far – but will they soon need separate tour b

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance

The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.

editorial-staff Apr 1

Entertainment

Perspective: Fairuz’s Anthem: A Symbol of Resilience Amid Lebanon's Strife

Executive context: The Lebanese singer's patriotic song inspires hope but also evokes mixed feelings during times of conflict.

editorial-staff Apr 1

Entertainment

‘It was an exorcism’: how heartbreak, queer rebirth and finding love over Only Connect shaped Wendy Eisenberg’s stunning new album

Executive context: The guitarist made their name on dazzlingly knotty musicianship and collaboration with the likes of Bill Orcutt. So their new album is their most surprising: a startlingly beautiful reflection of love and self-acceptance

editorial-staff Mar 31

Entertainment

Perspective: Love on the Spectrum proves that we still crave wholesome reality TV

Executive context: A new season of Netflix’s dating show about neurodivergent singletons is a welcome antidote to grim reality TV headlines.

editorial-staff Mar 31

Entertainment

Perspective: Mary Beth Hurt – a life in pictures

Executive context: The star of stage and screen has died aged 79. We look back at her memorable film and theater roles, public appearances and marriage to Paul Schrader.

editorial-staff Mar 30