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On Lotus, Little Simz turns betrayal and self-doubt into one of her best albums

5/5 Rather than isolating herself, Simz instead turns to trusted friends to lift her up, from soul singer Michael Kiwanuka to jazz drummer Yussef Dayes

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Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Europe's first Museum of Contemporary Palestinian Art, a new album from Little Simz and the World of John Wick brings us ballerina assassins — here are this week's cultural highlights.

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How AI roto tech was used to make Little Simz' time-travelling new music video 'Young' more vibrant

Daydreamer VFX helped director Dave Meyers achieve his vision for the piece.

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The 14 best UK music festivals, from Glastonbury to Mighty Hoopla

SUMMER GUIDE 2025: Whether you’re seeking new music meccas to a pop paradise in London or tranquil retreats in the wilderness, The Independent’s culture team have you covered this summer

The Independent UK

In Pictures: The week in Culture

If a picture paints a thousand words... Here’s all you need to know or may have missed about this past week in Culture (7 - 11 April 2025).

Euronews

More stellar acts unveiled for Little Simz’ Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre

"It's going to be epic," previously said Little Simz. Oh, she wasn't kidding...

Euronews

Mahalia among artists added to Little Simz' Meltdown festival

Mahalia, Tiwa Savage, and more artists will join Little Simz for an unforgettable Meltdown festival at London's Southbank Centre this June

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Little Simz' album delayed due to movie commitment

Little Simz has delayed the release of her upcoming album by a month due to the "scheduling of shooting a movie".

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Little Simz reveals first acts for Meltdown Festival at London's Southbank Centre

The first acts have been announced for this year’s Meltdown Festival, curated by British rapper Little Simz.

Euronews

Mercury Prize winner Little Simz sues longtime producer Inflo over unpaid debts

The British rapper and actor claims that her former producer has not repaid a £1.7m loan from 2023, leaving her unable to pay her taxes.

Euronews

Wretch 32: ‘It’s a difficult ride for Black people in this country’

The north-east London rapper’s new album mines his family’s past and society’s present to explore what it means to call a place home

The Guardian - UK

Stormzy said Central Cee should have won rap artist of the year at the Brits – he’s right

At this year’s Brit Awards, the annual showcase for the UK music industry, there were five nominees in the British hip-hop, grime and rap act category: Central Cee, Dave, Ghetts, Little Simz and Stormzy. It’s an award voted for by the general public, rather than the 1,200 music industry figures…

The Conversation

Little Simz to curate 30th Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre

It comes after the singer earned rave reviews for her Pyramid Stage performance at the Glastonbury Festival last year.

Evening Standard

Little Simz named as curator of Southbank music festival Meltdown 2025

It’s “going to be epic” promises the London rapper and Top Boy star

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Meltdown, the Little Simz way: Pioneering rapper to curate Southbank music festival

Mercury Prize-winning artist will bring together 11 days of art, music and workshops, as well as performing herself

The Guardian - UK

Charli xcx leads male-dominated Brit awards nominations – with first Beatles nod since 1977

Brat scores the British pop star five nominations, while male acts make up 53% of the overall field and mixed acts 12%

Evening Standard

MOBO founder Kanya King reveals stage four bowel cancer battle

She said the ‘diagnosis isn’t the end of my story- it’s a chance to inspire resilience’

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2024 lineup: Dua Lipa, Sza and Coldplay revealed to headline

Reactions as Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and Shania Twain announced for top spots on the Pyramid Stage

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Little Simz and Charli XCX named on BBC Radio 6 Music's Artists of the Year list

Little Simz, Charli XCX and CMAT are amongst the 10 acts to have been named on BBC Radio 6 Music's Artists of the Year list for 2024.

The Independent UK

Olivia Colman, Barry Keoghan, Cole Palmer and more front Burberry’s new outerwear campaign

The A-List campaign included Cara Delevingne and Little Simz.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Mediocre A-listers are ruining fashion catwalks — bring back the real models

There’s a famous scene in Bruno where Sacha Baron Cohen interviews a catwalk model backstage at a fashion show. “It’s the hardest job in the world isn’t it?” he asks her mockingly. “You’ve got to remember, like, to put your right leg forward, and then your left leg forward, and…

The Independent UK

Willem Dafoe and Hilary Swank hit the Miu Miu runway, proving the brand has grown up

Little Simz, Alexa Chung and Cara Delevingne followed suit at the Miu Miu spring/summer 2025 show.

Evening Standard

Things to do in London this weekend (August 30 – September 1)

From new openings in Canary Wharf to one of the UK’s finest rappers curating a big night in at Tate Modern, Mike Daw has everything to do this weekend

Evening Standard

Love Island host Maya Jama announces surprising new career move following Stormzy split

The TV presenter said she is ‘excited’ for this next chapter that will see her team with Idris Elba and Little Simz

Fashion Times

Cara Delevingne Is Just One of the Faces of Miu Miu's Fall 2024 Advertising Campaign

The model and actress appears in the fashion house's new campaign alongside other stars like Little Simz and Charlotte Cardin.

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