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Jackson Wang on the “self-serving” ‘Magicman 2’: “This album is for me – it’s not ear candy”
The global superstar returns after a year off with a fresh outlook and a focused, heartfelt new album. He tells NME what he learned on his break, why he needed to make this record and where he’s taking his artistry next
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Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV
Bose x NME announce release of C25 mixtape
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Every song on the ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ soundtrack
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All the blockbuster cameos in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
Another blockbuster title is coming to Xbox Game Pass
ALBUM REVIEWS
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Tyler, The Creator – ‘Don’t Tap The Glass’ review: a fun disco-rap rewind rooted in hip-hop history
Jim Legxacy – ‘Black British Music (2025)’ review: triumph lives next to trauma on this unmissable mixtape
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Silica Gel on working with Japanese Breakfast and their next chapter: “We have one goal – trying to do something fun”
Florence Road: the Dublin band distilling the anxieties of young adulthood
‘Superman’ stars talk their “punk rock” comic book film
Isaac Ordonez on Pugsley’s “big promotion” for ‘Wednesday’ season two
The best albums of 2025… so far!
The essential games for every Switch 2 owner
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA live in London: a sometimes jarring, often unmissable clash of worlds
Billie Eilish live in London: another sublime stint from an eternal star
Montreux Jazz Festival 2025: icons may flock but the music is king
Drake live at Wireless 2025: expertly curated, but its host lacks conviction
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The Wombats: “Landfill indie? Indie sleaze? We’ve risen above any media tags”
Jackson Wang on the “self-serving” ‘Magicman 2’: “This album is for me – it’s not ear candy”
Daniel Kessler tells us about the return of side-project Big Noble, and what’s next for Interpol
Silica Gel on working with Japanese Breakfast and their next chapter: “We have one goal – trying to do something fun”
Eric Idle talks Bowie, Beatles and the chances of a Monty Python reunion
Nabeel’s dreamy alt-rock is finding a way back home
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RADAR - NEW MUSIC
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Gwyneth Paltrow becomes temporary spokesperson for tech firm at heart of Coldplay CEO “kiss cam” scandal
Every song on the ‘Washington Black’ soundtrack
All the blockbuster cameos in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
Every song on the ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ soundtrack
‘Top Boy’ actor Micheal Ward charged with rape and sexual assault
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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’: pointless reboot butchers the iconic slasher’s legacy
‘Too Much’ review: Lena Dunham’s likeable rom-com is never as vital as ‘Girls’
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Gaming fans can’t get enough of Pedro Pascal playing ‘Marvel Rivals’ for the first time
Another blockbuster title is coming to Xbox Game Pass
Nintendo says Mario and Princess Peach are just “good friends”
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Gaming fans pay tribute to “The Father Of Elder Scrolls” Julian LeFay following his death
‘Battlefield 6’ release date reportedly revealed
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GAME REVIEWS
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