A charming child’s-eye view of rural Ireland
There’s a particular energy to novels written from the point of view of small children. Humour, of course, in the things the child misinterprets; pathos in…
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Ari Lennox: Vacancy review – the R&B sophisticate’s loosest and most fun outing yet ⊕⊕
(Interscope)
On her third LP, Lennox balances jazz-soaked tradition with flashes of unruly humour and a surefire viral hit
Ari Lennox is one of contemporary R&B’s premier sophisticates, preferring a pa…
36 days ago
R&B star Jill Scott: ‘I like mystery – I love Sade but I don’t know what she had for breakfast’ ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
The neo-soul singer and actor answers your questions on being taken to a go-go club as a child, training as an English teacher and getting mistaken for footballer Jill Scott
In a recent interview you …
52 days ago
Woman detoxed alone in B&B after failing to access local treatment ⊖⊖
Katrina McGibbon developed alcohol and drug problems in her 30s, but felt her recovery was impeded by the lack of a local, health-service run rehabilitation unit.
56 days ago
Blue: Reflections review – a clunky rehash of their Y2K boyband heyday ⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
(Blue Blood International/Cooking Vinyl)
The four-piece try to tap into modern pop’s deep well of nostalgia but come off like Westlife on a bad day
‘Blue’s in the house / Oh it’s party time!” muse the …
59 days ago
AFCON 2025: Morocco cruise through as knockout picture takes shape ⊕
Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as decisive results in Groups A and B set the stage for the knockout phase.
62 days ago
AFCON 2025 heats up as Morocco, Egypt shine and fan zones come alive ⊕⊕
The energy is contagious, and that passion is driving the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Groups A and B returned to action yesterday for the first day of the second round with the host nation Morocco al…
80 days ago
R&B Xmas Ball review – Toni Braxton melts hearts and Boyz II Men blow minds on trip back to the 90s ⊕
OVO Wembley Arena
With additional sets from Dru Hill and Joe, this revue is a little too nostalgic and lacks the advertised festive spirit – but the vocal prowess on show is undeniable
All of the artis…
3 months ago
Brandy and Monica review – 90s R&B heavyweights bring star-studded reunion to New York ⊕
Barclays Center, Brooklyn
The Boy Is Mine pair were joined by guests such as Kelly Rowland, Fat Joe, Ciara and Tyrese for a sometimes strange, sometimes soaring throwback night
Supposedly feuding for o…
4 months ago
D'Angelo's heartbroken son Michael Archer II breaks his silence following R&B legend's death to cancer - seven months after mother Angie Stone was killed in a car accident ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
The R&B icon and neo-soul pioneer passed away after "a prolonged and courageous battle" with the disease, his family told US media Tuesday.