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Need to recharge your social battery after answering too many awkward ice-breakers at pre-drinks? Watch these films.

The Sopranos actor waxes lyrical about Buddhism, series two of The White Lotus, and the late, great Paulie Walnuts.

Events like Hackney Carnival, Overflo and Boiler Room London have been called off following the Queen’s death, at the expense of organisers and already-struggling businesses.

Following Quinta Brunson’s historic Emmy win for her acclaimed sitcom Abbott Elementary this week, it seems we’re in the throes of a revolution where Black women are finally getting to play funny, fully-realised roles. And yes, it will be televised.

The reign of celebs like Alexa Chung and Cara Delevingne is officially over – but the It Girl is still about. You just have to look a little harder for her.

Into on-set gossip? Don’t worry, darling. Here’s a rundown of movies where actor feuds, fallouts and scandals have overshadowed the actual plot.

Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott, Myha’la Herrold, Thuso Mbedu, Whitney Peak and Rain Spencer are starring in some of the most exciting projects on screens big and small over the coming months.

The star of Barry Jenkins' critically-acclaimed adaptation of The Underground Railroad is about to bring another untold story from Black history to screen in The Woman King.

The Bodies Bodies Bodies and The Idol star is comedy’s number one It Girl. Here’s how she went from Twitter over-sharer to silver screen standout.

Ahead of her CARE 4 U wellbeing retreat at the London EDITION hotel, Roses Gabor gives us the lowdown on her online habits.

The star of Amazon's The Summer I Turned Pretty discusses her debut role as a high schooler struggling with addiction in Good Girl Jane.

As a kid, she'd impersonate movie villains as a means of gaining confidence. Now the 26-year-old has landed roles in HBO's Generation and the discourse-generating slasher Bodies Bodies Bodies.

So far, acting’s been quite a ride for the 19-year-old. After starring in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and the Gossip Girl reboot, this month we’ll get to see in the anticipated sequel to camp classic Hocus Pocus.

Talking complex characters and her new slasher flick with Industry’s breakout star.

Some of the best films ever made are the ones where there’s not a lot of action. Sound boring? Think again.

With Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Julia Garner, HoYeon Jung and more nominated for awards, all eyes are on Hollywood's young women at the 2022 Emmys. Young male actors? Barely anywhere to be seen. You can thank misogyny for that.

In Not Okay, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Triangle of Sadness and other works, the content creator gets a skewering. Are influencers coming to the end of their clout reign?

The West Londoner was only 19 when she was cast in the new blockbuster Lord of the Rings series – and knew nothing about Tolkien’s beloved epic. But 20 months’ filming in New Zealand didn’t phase the newcomer. She’s a hard hobbit to break [we're truly sorry – Ed].

Coming soon to a screen near you, wherever you are, next month’s LFF offers visual thrills galore.

In 2022, it can sometimes feel as though we’re enmeshed in a raging, unrelenting, unforgiving reversal of, well, everything progressive. So how do we push back the pushback?

Following the success of her twisted yet deeply satisfying debut, Patel reflects on Trump, emotional unavailability, and why Black and Brown people don’t owe you palatability.

Just like fashion, baked goods are rejecting ultra-polished aesthetics for a messier look. We speak to the bakers behind these dark, feral creations to investigate the rise of curated culinary chaos.

Asking For A Friend: London’s best street party is gearing up for a massive return after its two year Covid-induced pause. Want to have an unforgettable time? ShaSimone, CLIPZ, steel band members and sound system leads offer their best tips.

In the ’90s and ’00s, romantic comedies were big business. Yearning for the genre to make a proper box office comeback? Satisfy your cravings with these films.