BBC unveils 2024 Proms lineup: Daniel Barenboim, Daleks and disco
The 81-year-old conductor makes a rare UK visit with his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, while Yo-Yo Ma, Doctor Who, Florence Welch, Sam Smith and Rule, Britannia! all feature
February 2024
‘It’s like being on a love boat’: the dance trio embraced by Sam Smith and Madonna
After choreographing the video for Unholy and the queen of pop’s Celebration tour, French collective (La)Horde are taking a wildly eclectic show to London
November 2023
‘Skin is an incredible contradiction’: Derrick Santini’s portaits of British creatives – in pictures
Photography: the great and good of Britain’s cultural life
September 2023
Sam Smith and Normani win copyright lawsuit over Dancing With a Stranger
Duo’s 2019 hit was alleged to have imitated 2015 song Dancing With Strangers, performed by Jordan Vincent
June 2023
Kim Petras: Feed the Beast review – a missed opportunity for a groundbreaking figure
Sam Smith & Madonna: Vulgar review – a tame attempt at manufacturing outrage
May 2023
Sam Smith cancels Glasgow and Birmingham shows after ‘vocal cord injury’
‘Heartbroken’ singer told to rest voice, having abandoned Manchester concert after a few songs
April 2023
Kitty Empire's artist of the week
Sam Smith review – some genuinely moving moments
Sam Smith review – slow start gives way to a supercharged queer romp
February 2023
From a smooch-happy Aidan to an ‘unholy’ Sam Smith: what’s in store on And Just Like That …
Digested week
Digested week: US’s ‘spy balloon’ explanation enough to spark panic
Emma Brockes
Brit awards viewing figures up after Saturday night TV debut
The Guide newsletter
The Guide #72: How Sam Smith became one of pop’s most boundary-pushing stars
January 2023
Kitty Empire's artist of the week
Sam Smith: Gloria review – the lovelorn balladeer turns to the dancefloor
Alexis Petridis's album of the week
Sam Smith: Gloria review – so-called experimentation only offers more anodyne anguish
Saturday Night Live recap
Saturday Night Live: Aubrey Plaza hosts standout cameo-packed episode
Brit awards: all-male best artist category reveals wider music industry sickness
Laura Snapes
Brit awards 2023: Wet Leg and Harry Styles lead male-dominated nominations
UK artists dominate Top 10 singles of 2022 for first time since records began
December 2022
2023 culture preview
The best new music to look forward to in 2023
Yo La Tengo, Billy Nomates, Låpsley and Paramore have hotly anticipated albums due out – while the BBCSO puts on an Everest opera and Simon Rattle waves goodbye to the Barbican
