6 h. ago ‘Ambition is a punishing sphere for women’: author Maggie Nelson on why Taylor Swift is the Sylvia Plath of her generation

What do Swift and Plath have in common, and should Kamala Harris have spoken out about her political ambitions? The Argonauts author turns her lens on poetry, pop and patriarchyMaggie Nelson is an unapologetic Taylor Swift fan. She knows the discography, drops song lyrics into conversation and tells me she took her family to the Vancouver leg of the Eras tour. So she’s a dyed-in-the-wool Swiftie? Nelson seems not entirely comfortable with the breathless connotations of that term but yes, the love is real. So much so, she has written a book about the billionaire singer-songwriter, or rather, a joint analysis of Swift and Sylvia Plath, who recurs in much of Nelson’s oeuvre.The notion of uniting these two cultural titans, who are seemingly poles apart in sensibility – one a melancholic American poet, the other an all-American poster girl – came to her when she heard Swift’s 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department. Alongside its literary references to F Scott Fitzgerald...

Culture

9 h. ago ‘Anastacia is a big inspiration for me – raspy, raw and heartfelt’: Ella Eyre’s honest playlist

The singer was inspired by her mum’s love for Basement Jaxx and spent 69p on Jamiroquai, but what does she put on when she’s feeling down?The first song I fell in love with The first song that I remember really feeling inspired by was Good Luck by Basement Jaxx. My mum had all their CDs. Good Luck was the first song I sung for my managers before they took me on board, so I still have a big love for it.The first single I bought My mum gave me money to go and buy Feels Just Like It Should by Jamiroquai for 69p from HMV in Oxford Circus. It was the first time I’d bought a physical CD. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago 7 forgotten gadgets from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s that were once all the rage

They sold in their millions but have largely been forgotten

Politics

11 h. ago Retired AP reporter helped cement the legend of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

In a recent interview with the Associated Press, former reporter Harry Atkins recounts his experience covering the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the most infamous in all Great Lakes history, as family members and maritime history followers honor the 50th anniversary of the disaster

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16 h. ago David Beckham celebrates knighthood at Cotswolds pub with 'blaring music and £55 bottles of wine' as son Cruz performs specially written song

According to reports, locals were surprised when David joined in 'dancing and singing' with revellers at the venue.

Culture

20 h. ago Mirror campaign win as Nuke test heroes are finally honoured

Veterans ordered to spy on French and Chinese nuclear weapons will finally get a medal - but questions remain over whether they were used in human experiments

Politics

25 h. ago Arsenal news: Forgotten man back from injury for Mikel Arteta as star dropped from squad

Arsenal make the trip to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland on Saturday night and they have received a big boost in the midst of an injury crisis for the Gunners

Events

32 h. ago Guitar Hero at 20 – how a plastic axe bridged the gap between rock generations

Guitar Hero’s controllers let anyone become a star in their own living room – and made the bands featured in the game household names againIt is 20 years since Guitar Hero was launched in North America, and with it, the tools for the everyday gamer to become a rock star. Not literally of course, but try telling that to someone who has nailed Free Bird’s four-minute guitar solo in front of a packed living-room audience.Developed by Harmonix, published by RedOctane and inspired by Konami’s GuitarFreaks, Guitar Hero gave players a guitar-shaped controller with which to match coloured notes scrolling down the screen in time with a song. Each riff or sequence corresponded to specific notes, creating the feel of a genuine performance. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Check your attic for these 'forgotten' Christmas baubles that can sell for £150

Bargain hunters have started scouring charity shops in search of vintage Christmas baubles that could earn them a small fortune when sold online – so do you own any?

Economics

33 h. ago What are the songs on Strictly this week? Full list of dances and tracks for week 7

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another week! 💃🕺📺

Culture

34 h. ago Love Island hunk reveals incredible voice as he performs his own song about ‘tough subject’

A LOVE Island fan-favourite has revealed his incredible singing voice in a raw track addressing his "addictions." The 2017 show star - who met his now-wife on the ITV2 series - took to the stage in a pub to belt out his self-penned track. Jamie Jewitt, 34, was flooded with messages of support as he...

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38 h. ago Arsenal news: Forgotten Gunners star returns after 10 months as player axed from squad

Arsenal are looking to keep their clean sheet streak going with a trip to the Stadium of Light on Saturday night as the Gunners sit on top of the Premier League

Sport

45 h. ago Katie Price bags huge pay cheque as she's set to perform at racy awards show

Katie Price is set to be paid £10,000 to perform at the UK Glamour Awards next Thursday, a source has said, adding that she will be performing I Got U and her new Christmas song

Economics

46 h. ago Hilary Duff fans declare ‘queen of pop is back’ as she releases first song in 10 years

Former Disney Channel darling released her last album, ‘Breathe In. Breathe Out.’ in 2015

Politics

48 h. ago Grammy awards 2026: Kendrick Lamar leads nominations with nine nods

Rapper receives nominations in all top categories while Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas are also major nominees• Grammys 2026: the nominations in all the major categoriesThe Grammys’ love continues for Kendrick Lamar. The rapper, who took home the most trophies at the 2025 music awards with five, leads the nominees for the 2026 awards.Lamar is up for nine awards, including album of the year (for his most recent, GNX), best rap album, record of the year and song of the year. He faces competition for the night’s top award – album of the year – from Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Tyler, the Creator and Clipse, Pusha T & Malice. Continue reading...

Events

48 h. ago Strictly’s Vicky Pattison reveals awkward moment with Taylor Swift’s security as she dances to star’s song

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has opened up about a toe-curling clash with Taylor Swift's bodyguard. Former Geordie Shore star Vicky - who is dancing to Taylor's latest track this weekend - told The Sun exclusively about her experience with the superstar's security. The 37-year-old revealed: “I am absolutely thrilled to ribbons to be...

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48 h. ago Kendrick Lamar leads Grammy award nominations with nine nods

Rapper receives nominations in all top categories while Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas are also major nominees• Grammys 2026: the nominations in all the major categoriesThe Grammys’ love continues for Kendrick Lamar. The rapper, who took home the most trophies at the 2025 music awards with five, leads the nominees for the 2026 awards.Lamar is up for nine awards, including album of the year (for his most recent album, GNX), best rap album, record of the year and song of the year. He faces competition for the night’s top award – album of the year – from Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Tyler, the Creator and Clipse, Pusha T & Malice. Continue reading...

Events

51 h. ago From child actor to star: Lea Michele's return to Broadway's Imperial Theatre

Lea Michele returns to Broadway's Imperial Theatre, where she first heard a song from “Chess” as a child

Society

51 h. ago Man in 'forgotten trade' shows how he earns £28 in just 1 minute

A man who works in a 'forgotten trade' has taken to social media to show how much he can earn in just one minute - and it's safe to say that people were left gobsmacked

Economics

55 h. ago Lanarkshire opera singer prepares for world premiere performance

Monica McGhee's song cycle, The Pebbles We Keep, sets centuries of poems by Scots women to music.

Politics