Film and TV
Power Ballad review: ‘sentimental life lessons’
Although it shows some promise early on, John Carney’s film about a stolen pop song soon descends into pure cringe, writes Alistair Harkness
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Music
Kraftwerk, Glasgow review: ‘enigmatic legends’
Kraftwerk continue to serve up a magical mixture of revelatory sounds and immaculate visuals, writes Fiona Shepherd
Books
The Repentants by Kate Foster review: ‘soap operatic’
It may be billed as a ‘thrilling feminist historical novel’, but some of the plot contrivances in Kate Foster’s new book are too tenuous to be convincing, writes Stuart Kelly
Art
Duncan of Jordanstone Degree Show, Dundee review: ‘digs deep into inner landscapes’
The best work in this year’s Duncan of Jordanstone Degree Show manages to be personal while also remembering its audience, writes Susan Mansfield
Music
American Music Awards 2026: Here’s the full list of winners – including BTS
It was a big night for Kpop at the 2026 American Music Awards, with BTS taking home the night’s top prize.
Arts and Culture
The African Union’s expanding footprint in strengthening cross-border tourism and trade unity in Africa
Africa stands at a defining moment in its economic and cultural transformation. Across the continent, the vision of a united Africa is gradually becoming a practical reality through strategic policies,…
Comedy
Edinburgh Fringe 2026: Here are all of the SNL UK cast members and writers you can see at this year’s festival
Here is every SNL UK cast member and writer who will appear at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Arts and Culture
‘Spectacular’ new public art installation commissioned from Scottish Turner Prize winner
Jasleen Kaur won the Turner Prize in 2024
Arts and Culture
Zambian space race Fringe show ‘disappointed’ after London theatre ploughs ahead with play of same name
The Zambian show has been in the pipeline for almost a decade
Film and TV
New James Bond Latest Odds: Here are the 14 actors most hotly tipped to play 007 – Tom Francis now favourite after auditions start
A casting announcement for one of the most famous roles in cinema seems to be imminent.
Theatre and Stage
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival director: ‘We should never underestimate our audience’
After ten years running the Bangkok International Children’s Theatre Festival, Adjiima Na Patalung has taken over as director of the Edinburgh equivalent. She tells to Joyce McMillan what to expect…
Music
PinkPantheress, Glasgow review: ‘modest theatrics’
There was an easy sense of fun about this Glasgow performance from PinkPantheress that suggested bigger, better shows to come, writes Fiona Shepherd