New albums to be released | March albums guide
March is cranking-up the big-name album releases for the year, with Slowthai, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey all dropping hugely anticipated records this month. Here’s our pick of the best albums.
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Every piece of AI entertainment has the same problem
The entertainment industry has seemingly fallen head over heels for all things AI. Rory Doherty explores why AI might not be the future.
Kiss me through the phone | Why do the Chinese robot lips make me feel so weird?
From customisable sex dolls to teledildonics and now robot kisses from a robot mouth, we explore the intersection of sex and technology and the potential benefits and pitfalls of these innovations.
Gen Z Slang | The secret code of a complicated generation
Older colleagues are fumbling in confusion as Gen Z slang infiltrates the workplace. But the use of secret codes has been a recurring trend throughout history.
The best events in London this March
Spring is coming and London's got countless events to help welcome in the ever-so-slightly warmer weather. We picked out some of the best.
10 best boxing films to watch before Creed III
As the release of Creed III draws closer we take a look at the 10 best boxing films to watch before catching the boxing sequel.
Bernie Sanders at Southbank Centre | It's Okay To Be Angry About Capitalism
Last week, United States senator Bernie Sanders spoke at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall ahead of his new book, It’s Ok To Be Angry About Capitalism. We went along to see what he had to say.
The best museums and galleries | London exhibitions this month
Maritime wonders, photography, dogs, milk, and dinosaurs feature in our museums and art galleries guide for March 2023. Here are the best London exhibitions this month.
What's on in cinemas | March blockbuster films
March’s blockbuster offerings include a lot of sequels, dinosaurs and hitmen. Enjoy our blockbuster picks to what’s on in cinemas this March.
What's on in cinemas | March indie films
From disturbing horrors to moving dramas, here's our top indie cinema picks for what's on in cinemas this March.
Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul | If everyone wins, is it still sport?
Tommy Fury and Jake Paul went head to head in the latest celebrity boxing matchup, where, despite the result, all parties walked away victorious.
New Music Friday | Featuring ‘Greatness’ by Quavo
Another week gone, another set of notable releases. Here’s the latest New Music Friday, featuring tracks from Gorillaz, Lola Young, Chvrches and more.
Nancy Zamit interview | Hummingbird, Mischief, The Goes Wrong Show, mental health
Simon Brew speaks to Nancy Zamit about Mischief Theatre, Hummingbird, mental health and more in this exclusive interview with whynow.
Artificial intelligence is the future of music – here’s why you shouldn’t worry
With ChatGPT all the rage, and a certain David Guetta recently provoking the ire of musical purists by playing a deepfake Eminem, Karl Hodge examines the future of artificial intelligence in music – and why it might be an integral new asset.
Reunion tours: money-making gimmick or worthy cultural comeback?
S Club 7 aren’t the only noughties act to recently announce a comeback, but follow in the footsteps of Sugababes, N-Dubz and more. Millie O’Brien explores the proliferation of these recent reunions and how they’re riding the wave of a Y2K revival.
Hollywood's internet baiting is a dangerous game
With films like Cocaine Bear and M3GAN gracing our screens, Rory Doherty argues we’re entering a dangerous new era of internet movies.
Susie Dent's Top Tens: 10 words and expressions that are changing before our eyes
From 'trending towards' to 'reticent to', language is evolving before our eyes. Susie Dent explores 10 words and expressions that are morphing into something different from their original meanings.
The changing portrayal of war in video games
Video games have long glamorised warfare, but a subset of developers offer a more nuanced view of conflict and its consequences
Fear and Loathing in Dopamine Land
Dopamine Land is an immersive experience in West London, promising visitors a world of “totally irresistible happiness”. It couldn’t be… could it? Archie Brydon went to find out.
Life drawing | A conversation with life models across modern Europe
With five accounts from across Europe, Sophie Dibben looks at modern-day life drawing from the perspective of the models themselves.
Best films to watch this Valentine’s Day
However you feel about Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect time to indulge in cinematic romance. We picked the best films for Valentine’s Day.
Burt Bacharach | The standard-bearer for pop song-writing
The life of Burt Bacharach, who died on Thursday at his home in L.A. aged 94, spanned most of the revolutions in 20th century music – pop, rock, classical, jazz, his songwriting made use of this rich spectrum of possibility. Yet Bacharach’s music was distinct, his legacy multifarious.
New Music Friday | Featuring ‘Lost’ by Linkin Park
The Grammys last weekend, the BRITs this weekend. The music industry’s machinery is well and truly waking up for 2023. And there’s some cracking albums this week to bung into the mix – including, as I’m sure you’ve heard, Paramore’s This Is Why. Here’s our pick of the best tunes from this week.
25 years later, Titanic is still unsinkable
25 years ago, James Cameron released one of the biggest films of all time. Even in 2023, Titanic still feels unbeatable.
What happens when your song goes viral on TikTok? We speak to the most listened-to artists you’ve never heard of
Is TikTok’s potential for democratisation overshadowed by the problems the app presents? We speak to the creators behind ‘Monkeys Spinning Monkeys’, ‘Funny Song’ and ‘Dom Dom Yes Yes’ to find out.
Happy Valley and the art of an ending
After BBC’s hugely popular Happy Valley concluded on Sunday, Sarah Kennedy explores how it all came together for the show’s masterful finale.
Breaking a Grammy record is one thing, but Beyoncé should have won Album of the Year
At this year’s Grammys, Beyoncé might have made history, but she was once again denied the night’s most prestigious prize: Album of the Year. Robert Solomon outlines why this was such an oversight.
February's London Theatre Guide
February is finally here, and as Valentine's Day fast approaches, what better way is there to say "I love you" than a balcony seat at the Noël Coward? Luckily for anyone behind on present-buying, we're on-hand with every hip and happening theatre show to check out this month.
BAFTA nominations 2023 | where to watch the nominees
The nominations for this year's EE British Academy Film Awards are in - but where can you watch them? If you are behind on the year's biggest (and...
Can cinemas survive 2023?
Cineworld filed for bankruptcy in the States last October, and 2023’s cinema line-up might have other cinema chains quaking in their boots.
