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Two British authors among writers shortlisted for 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction

Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard is the chair of judges, while author and DJ Annie Macmanus is also on the judging panel.

Evening Standard

‘Be prepared to cry’: My favourite new romance book is shortlisted for Women’s Prize for Fiction

The shortlisted books explore themes such as the role of women, individual agency, human connection, and the joy of literature

The Independent UK

“The groove was a kind of blues groove, and I think I drank a beer, because I wanted to have a kind of slurring sound in my voice”: Stevie Wonder reveals how he recorded the classic Moog synth bassline and “laidback” vocals on Boogie On Reggae Woman

Stevie also says that he’s working on a new “project”, Through The Eyes Of Wonder

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Singer Rebecca Ferguson tells of music industry abuse in MPs’ report

DJ Annie Mac also provides evidence to report that says racism and misogyny is ‘endemic’ in the sector

The Guardian - UK

The week in radio: Have You Heard George’s Podcast?; The News Agents Investigates; Sidetracked with Annie and Nick; Uncanny – review

George the Poet began a creative journey through African history, Lewis Goodall probed people-smuggling – and Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw launched a ramble-chat about music

The Guardian - UK

Idris Elba is in therapy for work addiction – so what are the warning signs?

In a recent podcast appearance, Idris Elba revealed that he has been attending therapy to deal with his workaholism. Experts tell Katie Rosseinsky why it can be a difficult addiction to shake off

The Independent UK

Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac: ‘If you think something is terrible you have to be able to say it’

The former Radio 1 DJ pals are releasing a podcast where they can chat openly about the big stories in music, free of the constraints of radio. They talk about their media beginnings and rediscovering their rebellious spirit

The Guardian - UK

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Annie Mac looks back: ‘I was wild, feral and very comfortable in a tree’

The radio broadcaster and novelist on growing up in a large family in Dublin and swapping DJing for writing

The Guardian - UK

The Mess We’re In by Annie Macmanus review – an immersive tale of music and messiness

A Dubliner moves to London to make it as a singer-songwriter in the DJ turned novelist’s evocative and lyrical coming-of-age story

The Guardian - UK

Annie Macmanus makes plea for return of ‘truly precious’ stolen USB full of music

‘There will be no repercussions, I just want the music back,’ wrote the DJ and author

The Independent UK

Robbie Williams reveals he threw up on stage during his show in Munich

‘Through the love of the people and some Stoke-on-Trent grit, I got through it,’ he said

The Independent UK

The week in audio: Angela Rayner, Chris Bryant, Annie Mac and more radio sit-ins

Angela Rayner and Chris Bryant excelled as talk radio understudies on LBC, while Annie Mac and Deb Grant were impressive guest hosts on 6 Music

The Guardian - UK

I wanted to know how to increase my life expectancy. Do I really have to avoid everything?

The advice was to limit alcohol, avoid high-sugar foods and decrease saturated fats – but warnings like this are just going to encourage me, writes Annie Macmanus

The Guardian - UK

I’m a frazzled fortysomething – but put on the right song, and I’m 18 again and on holiday in Tenerife

As I get older, I seem to only want to play old music. Nothing conjures up the past in the same way, from memories of entwining with an old boyfriend in the bath to screaming at my bedroom ceiling, writes Annie Macmanus

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‘We can be in bed by 1am – amazing’: veteran DJ Annie Mac’s new clubbing venture hits the spot

A club night that ends at midnight is welcomed by those who – like the DJ – want a good time without partying all night long

The National (Scotland)

Scottish book festival kicks off with packed line-up

GLASGOW’S Aye Write book festival launches today with a star-studded weekend kicking off the programme, set to run across the next three weekends.

The Guardian - UK

Annie Macmanus: ‘I can’t cook. But I’m honoured to have a macaroni cheese named after me’

The broadcaster and author on her passion for pigs and getting to grips with Nigella’s desserts

The Guardian - UK

Annie Macmanus on the legacy of lockdown: I was forced to stand still – and realised what I wanted

The Radio 1 DJ left her family to work each weekday evening and spent years trying to squeeze things in. Lockdown made her realise what she was missing out on

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