Author: Nick Levine

Camila Cabello may just be the most underrated pop star of the current generation. Her popularity is not in doubt, with two hits that have been streamed on Spotify over two billion times: the sultry ‘Havana’, featuring Young Thug, and the steamy ‘Señorita’, with Shawn Mendes. Her albums too have been chart-topping successes, including the… Continue reading Camila Cabello – ‘C,XOXO’ review: a party girl rebrand – and scrappy, intriguing earworms

Swedish singer Tove Lo and English DJ SG Lewis have collaborated for a new EP, titled ‘Heat’, inspired by their fans in the queer community. The four-track dance project was accompanied by interlinked music videos directed by David Wilson, who has previously worked with Lady Gaga and Christine And The Queens. The EP slaps from start… Continue reading Tove Lo and SG Lewis tell us about their EP made “for the queer dance floor”

After a six-year hiatus, Normani has finally released her highly anticipated debut album, ‘Dopamine’. The former Fifth Harmony member has said that the album’s prolonged gestation was partly due to personal issues and a musical identity crisis. In recent interviews, Normani has stated that she knows what it feels like to put out records she… Continue reading Normani – ‘Dopamine’ review: belated, yes, but also brilliant

Bridgerton Season 3, released on Christmas Day 2020, has gained significant traction as one of Netflix’s most popular series. Its first two seasons are in the streaming platform’s top 10, and now the third season is being rolled out in two parts. The first four episodes are available from May 16, with the last four… Continue reading ‘Bridgerton’ season three review: still sweet and seductive but the taste is growing stale

In the new movie Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, the world looks very different from what we’ve seen before. Set three centuries after the last film in the franchise, it’s a soft reboot that introduces us to a new generation of intelligent apes and their evolving society. Humans, on the other hand, have… Continue reading ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ review: more maniacal monkeys in a middling sequel

Amy Winehouse was a truly unique artist ahead of her time, and whilst her music may have been rooted in the sounds of ’50s jazz and ’60s girl-groups like The Shangri-Las, Winehouse was a breath of fresh air in an era where authenticity is now highly regarded. However, the challenge with depicting such an idiosyncratic… Continue reading ‘Back To Black’ review: Marisa Abela makes a worthy Amy Winehouse

Irish actress Máiréad Tyers is making waves in superhero series Extraordinary, in which she plays lead character Jen. The series has become increasingly popular following its debut on Disney+ last year, prompting fans to eagerly await the release of the show’s second season. Tyers calls the series a “cult film” with its own unique voice,… Continue reading Máiréad Tyers: meet the star of TV’s best comedy about young people

In July of 2021, the announcement was made that director Matthew Vaughn would be adapting an upcoming spy novel called Argylle into a movie. The author of the novel, Elly Conway, was a previously unknown figure at the time. Vaughn praised Conway’s writing, calling it the start of “the most incredible and original spy franchise… Continue reading ‘Argylle’ review: Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill’s stranger than fiction spy caper