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Perspective: John Oliver on JD Vance: ‘He’s become the archetype of the hyper-online conservative troll’

Executive context: The late-night host dug deep into JD Vance’s political shift into a rightwing troll second in line to the US presidency.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

Entertainment

'One Battle After Another' wins Oscar for best picture

Paul Thomas Anderson's film triumphs at the 2026 Academy Awards.

Editorial Staff Mar 16

Entertainment

Perspective: Oscars 2026: celebrities walk the red carpet – follow the action live!

Executive context: Will Sinners beat One Battle After Another to the big prize? Join us to find out!

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Entertainment

Perspective: Salman Rushdie says he is tired of being ‘free speech Barbie’ after 2022 attack

Executive context: Author expresses desire to shift focus from symbolism to his literary work post-assassination attempt.

Editorial Staff Mar 15

Entertainment

Perspective: My cultural awakening: a 60s folk band helped me find my place as a person of colour in Britain

Executive context: Dragged along by my dad to see Pentangle, I heard something ancient that kickstarted my obsession with this country’s folklore.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Entertainment

Perspective: King Conan is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s chance for a late-period masterpiece, like Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven

Executive context: If the long-mooted third instalment of the 80s sword and sorcery series finally gets off the ground, it could be Arnie’s chance to go from ageing action hero to cinematic totem.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Entertainment

Perspective: Add to playlist: the dadaist cubist racket of Angine de Poitrine and the week’s best new tracks

Executive context: This hyped anonymous duo match the oddness of their costumes with shredding metal, microtonal flourishes and Dalek-style vocals.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Entertainment

Perspective: Every Brilliant Thing review – Daniel Radcliffe sells tricky Broadway transfer

Executive context: The hit one-man show about depression suffers from plain and often corny writing yet is saved by an exuberant turn from the Tony-winning Harry Potter star.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

Entertainment

Perspective: ‘On YouTube, we can reach 2.5 billion people at once’: Oscars head Bill Kramer on TV, AI and 4am starts

Executive context: The Academy CEO on his decidedly non-Hollywood beginnings, bonding with Robert Redford – and a formative watch of All That Jazz.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

Entertainment

Perspective: The Black Crowes: A Pound of Feathers review | Stevie Chick's album of the week

Executive context: Resurgent brothers Chris and Rich Robinson resurrect the rocker lifestyle with Keef-style riffs.

Editorial Staff Mar 12