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When Shawn Mendes suddenly rocketed to fame in the mid-2010s, landing a major label deal in his teens off the back of the loyal, early fanbase he'd

The self-titled album finds the singer-songwriter in reflective mood but the album often steers away from a more inventive sound in favour of something generic

These stars have shaken up the traditional order and are establishing pop dominance...

A Brat-focused performance with intensely creative staging and guest performances from Robyn and Caroline Polachek

After the singer’s spat with the 414 rapper on X, here are six other times when his behaviour and remarks have caused a stir

As the show starring James Corden and Ruth Jones prepares to bow out, our writers pick telly’s most gripping send-offs

Even when he’s headlining huge arenas, the Geordie singer has an uncanny ability to make the place feel like one big friendly local

by Vicky Jessop and El Hunt Dec 13, 2024 4 minutes Save for Later Save The 9 Best Gavin And Stacey Moments For Later

The baubles are up, the mulled wine is brewing, and there’s only one thing left to do before we leave out a mince pie for Santa: try to whittle down the past 12 musical months into a big fat list, of course! It’s been a year in which pop girls have reigned supreme, guitar bands have entered a new golden age, and one particular shade of green has been practically inescapable - but what are the albums and artists that our esteemed writers have kept coming back to?

Here’s a chance to update your playlist with the latest festive tunes