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Jay-Z Brings 30 Years of Hits to London: 9 Best Moments From His Triumphant Return
Jay-Z closed out his summer of anniversary celebrations with two shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 4 and 5 September, marking his first UK performances since 2018 and his first solo London dates since 2013. The run followed a three-night residency at New York’s Yankee Stadium in July, where he marked 30 years since his…
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Farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, new research suggests
New research led by scientists at the US Department of Agriculture suggests that farmed salmon, which now accounts for nearly 70% of global salmon consumption, contains significantly lower levels of Omega-3 fatty acids than it once did. This matters because official dietary guidance in the US, including from the USDA and the American Heart Association,…
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Treasury set to reject Burnham’s vision for radical economic change
Andy Burnham has spoken of radical, transformative change to overturn decades of neoliberal economic policy, but signals from the Treasury ahead of Chancellor John Healey’s 28 October budget suggest continuity rather than a sharp break. Healey is expected to echo predecessor Rachel Reeves’s emphasis on investment and devolution in a growth speech, while deferring difficult…
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System of a Down Release ‘Johnny’ to Streaming for the First Time
System of a Down has released the track “Johnny” on streaming platforms for the first time, as part of a wider campaign marking the 25th anniversary of their album Toxicity. The song had previously only appeared on international editions of the album and a UK 7-inch single alongside “Chop Suey!”, never receiving a standalone release…
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‘On the other side of pain there can be renewal’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on reasons to hold on to hope
Ezra Collective drummer and bandleader Femi Koleoso is guest-editing this week’s Guardian Saturday magazine culture section, using his editor’s letter to argue for hope despite widespread reasons for pessimism about the UK and the world. Koleoso, raised in Enfield to Nigerian parents, reflects on his unconventional path from church drumming to touring musician, radio broadcaster…
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HBO Max’s Biggest Series Will Officially Return, but There’s a Catch
The Pitt, HBO Max’s most-watched original series, has been confirmed to return for a third season, though fans face a lengthy wait until January 2027 with no exact date yet set. The Noah Wyle-led medical drama, set in a Pittsburgh emergency room, has become the streamer’s standout hit thanks to strong critical reception and viewership…
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‘The Weight’ movie review: A stripped-down, gnarly adventure thriller with enough gruesome twists
The Weight is a period thriller from director Padraic McKinley, praised for delivering a strong lead performance from Ethan Hawke and an effective 1930s aesthetic despite an evidently modest budget. Set during the Great Depression, the film follows an ex-soldier forced to smuggle gold through dangerous wilderness terrain in exchange for early release from a…
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May el-Toukhy Takes ‘Woman Unknown’ to Venice: “I’ve Used Every Part of Me to Make This Film”
Danish director May el-Toukhy is presenting her third feature, Woman Unknown, in competition for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, making her one of only two women vying for the top prize this year. Set in a Danish city in the months after the Second World War, the film follows Marie, a nanny…
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Violet Grohl Covers The Cure for Triple J’s Like a Version
Violet Grohl, daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, performed a stripped-down acoustic cover of The Cure’s 1992 single “High” for Australian radio station Triple J’s Like a Version series. She told Triple J she has loved the song since discovering The Cure as a young teenager via “Friday I’m in Love”, and wanted her…