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Reeves’s Sabrina Carpenter freebie furore proves today’s politicians should avoid one thing: fun

With the UK mired in gloom for the foreseeable future, how can the chancellor possibly think about enjoying herself, asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025

Starmer appears to back Reeves over Sabrina Carpenter freebie

Downing Street said the Prime Minister ‘supports all of his ministers making their own judgments’ over hospitality.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

“Of course, she can talk a little bad now and then. I told her, I said, ‘now, I don't cuss’”: Dolly Parton explains why that chorus lyric got changed when she joined Sabrina Carpenter for a new version of Please Please Please

Fortunately, embarrassment was saved for all concerned

MusicRadar · Mar 24, 2025

Rachel Reeves defends accepting free Sabrina Carpenter concert tickets

Reeves said accepting free tickets was ‘the right thing to do from a security perspective’

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025

Rachel Reeves row on Sabrina Carpenter freeby tickets grows as No10 says: 'It's down to her own judgement'

The Chancellor said she and a family member went to see Sabrina Carpenter a couple of weeks ago

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025

The Gen Z women swearing off sex in favour of voluntary celibacy

In an age when its easier than ever to have casual sex, some young people are opting to renounce the act all together. Claudia Cockerell finds out why

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025

Forget the treadmill — I boosted my metabolism and walked 2,000 steps with this 15-minute workout

With walking workouts on the rise, I decided to walk 2,000 steps without setting foot outdoors, and surprised myself by how much I loved it.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 22, 2025

US rapper Playboi Carti earns first number one album in UK chart with Music

This is the rapper’s third studio album.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

Global Music Business Raked In $29.6B In 2024: Report

The global music industry raked in a record $29.6 billion last year as online streaming propelled revenues to their highest level since records began in the 1990s, new figures showed on Wednesday.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025

What did Rachel Reeves think of Sabrina Carpenter's highly sexualised show?

Sex positions acted out on stage, racy lyrics and a whole load of teenagers in the audience: Sabrina Carpenter’s shows are not for the faint hearted, but why shouldn’t she teach young people about the birds and the bees?

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025