Gwen Stefani

What is behind the hounding of Hailey Bieber? Toxic fandom and divisive algorithms | Arwa Mahdawi

The internet is now one big harassment machine – and fans can easily become unhealthily fanatical, writes Arwa Mahdawi

Arwa Mahdawi

29, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM

Gwen Stefani faces backlash over ‘I’m Japanese’ comment

Singer and TV host, who is of Irish and Italian descent, made comment in interview promoting her beauty brand

Maya Yang

11, Jan, 2023 @6:19 PM

Pharrell Williams’s 30 greatest songs – ranked!

It’s 20 years since his band NERD released their debut album – but the rapper-producer-singer-songwriter has been responsible for an avalanche of hits. As he and co-pilot Chad Hugo get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, we count down Williams’s 30 greatest bangers

Alexis Petridis

10, Mar, 2022 @2:00 PM

Embrace the 90s! Avoid the Alexa! The dos and don’ts of festival fashion

Festivals are one of the most testing scenarios your wardrobe can face. From channelling your inner Kate Moss and Love Island contestant to ditching the Woodstock look, here’s how to survive it

Lauren Cochrane

12, May, 2018 @8:45 AM

Why fans want to hear the hits not ‘one from the new album’

From Liam Payne to Gwen Stefani and (almost) Nadine Coyle, pop stars are increasingly relying on their old bandmates to shift tickets

Issy Sampson

04, May, 2018 @12:00 PM

Gary Barlow and Madonna! Pop’s strangest crossovers

This month marks the 21st anniversary of Barlow’s solo album Open Road, which features a track penned by Madonna. From Beyoncé to Victoria Beckham and beyond, it’s not the first oddly matched musical venture

Louis Wise

20, Apr, 2018 @11:58 AM

Christmas album of 2017? It's beginning to look a lot like Elvis

With barely a jingle, Sia keeps it joyfully real, while Cheap Trick have a blast, but this year it’s the King in all his crooning glory

Marc Burrows

24, Dec, 2017 @7:00 AM

Readers recommend playlist: your songs about loss

This week’s reader-curated playlist certainly wasn’t at a loss for suggestions – No Doubt, the Divine Comedy and Black Sabbath are among those making the cut

Chaz Cozens

03, Aug, 2017 @11:00 AM

Gavin Rossdale: ‘If you divorce America's sweetheart, you're in trouble’

Better known as Gwen Stefani’s ex than as a rock singer, he’s now trying his hand as a judge on The Voice UK. He discusses Marilyn, Bush and a private life in the public eye

Tim Jonze

28, Jan, 2017 @6:00 AM