‘You notice the quiet’: Lorde and Little Simz to star at festival run on green power A zero-emission compact hydrogen power plant will drive the two stages at Clifton Down in Bristol The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
“Little Simz asked me to play some shows, but the dates clashed with a family holiday. She asked again a month later, and I ended up playing Glastonbury”: How Marla Kether landed the Little Simz gig and made her debut on the UK’s biggest festival stage The London-born bassist, DJ and producer enjoyed a baptism of fire on the Pyramid Stage – now her solo work brings her Afro-Brazilian influences to the fore as she plans her next step Guitar World · Jun 27
Gorillaz review – a staggering hi-tech mini-festival from the magpie mind of Damon Albarn A stream of high-profile guest stars included Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder, Sparks, Yasiin Bey, Bootie Brown and Fatoumata Diawara The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
Primavera Sound 2026 review: Stacked lineup, stellar performances, but where is its soul? 3/5 The Barcelona festival has made a name for itself as this year’s back-up Glastonbury. But could it fill the gap? Evening Standard · Jun 12
Tributes paid to MOBO Awards founder and cultural pioneer Kanya King, dead at 57 MOBO Awards founder Kanya King championed Black musicians' contribution to British culture and funded the first Music Of Black Origin awards in 1996. Heartfelt tributes have been posted, remembering her as a "visionary" and "a pioneer" who "changed the face of culture and music.” Euronews · Jun 5
Ivors 2026: See the nominations in full as Lily Allen, CMAT and Olivia Dean up for top prizes Prestigious songwriting prize vows to continue recognising human creativity amid music industry concern about the use of AI The Independent UK · Mar 25
The Brits 2026: who should win – and who will actually win From Lily Allen to Lola Young, it’s a crowded field this year. But who will triumph on the night? Evening Standard · Feb 27
Beyond the Front Row Buzz: 8 Best-Dressed Celebrities Dominating Celebrity Style at London Fashion Week These 8 celebrities delivered some of the strongest celebrity style statements at London Fashion Week. See the standout looks and designer details. Fashion Times · Feb 25
BAFTAs 2026: The Best Looks Live From the Red Carpet Timothée Chalamet! Kate Hudson! Paul Mescal! Sadie Sink! With so many stars we don't quite know where to look Marie Claire · Feb 22
Little Simz and Olivia Dean lead Mobo Award nominations The pair, along with Kwn and Jim Legxacy, are this year’s most nominated artists at the awards ceremony, which is due to be held in Manchester. Evening Standard · Jan 15
Albums of the Year 2025: who made our top ten? This was a tough call, but here are the best albums of the year… Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025
The Fashion Awards 2025: The Must-See Looks From the Red Carpet Here's who wore what on British fashion’s biggest night of the year Marie Claire · Dec 1, 2025
Kim Kardashian nearing goal to ‘give up Kim K’ and become a trial lawyer The reality TV star said she ‘will be qualified in two weeks’. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025
Little Simz at The O2 review: pure unfiltered aura 4/5 The Islington-born artist has a way of making you feel part of something, and tonight was no different Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025 Little Simz review – hip-hop visionary radiates joy and Gallagher-level swagger Switching from full-arena singalongs to horn-blaring funk to sweaty Detroit techno club vibes, the rapper is at the very top of her game
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025 ‘They were so feral’: Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman and cast on nose-breaking remand school drama Steve In the acclaimed new film about boys written off by the system, Murphy draws on his own past as a troublesome schoolboy while Little Simz plays a teacher – and writes a 90s-style banger of a song
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025 The best dressed stars on the front row at London Fashion Week London Fashion Week is well under way. Here’s all the best star style so far, as everyone from Emily Ratajkowski to Central Cee go FROW
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025 Cillian Murphy hits the red carpet at London premiere of Netflix film Steve The film - which has already had fantastic reviews - hits Netflix next month
Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025 In pictures: Alexa Chung leads fashion pack at Elle Style Awards 2025 Rapper Little Simz and activist Malala Yousafzai were among the celebrities in attendance at the London awards ceremony.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2025 Steve review – Cillian Murphy is outstanding in ferocious reform school drama Adapted by Max Porter from his novella Shy and co-starring Little Simz, Emily Watson and Tracey Ullman this brutal but ultimately hopeful story is fiercely affecting
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025 Steve review – Cillian Murphy drama exposes the perils of novel-to-film adaptations 3/5 Max Porter takes his novella ‘Shy’ and plants its protagonist into the background for this Netflix drama – it’s a puzzling decision, despite the strong performances from newcomer Jay Lycurgo and the rapper Little Simz
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025 Little Simz & Chineke! Orchestra review – rap-classical crossover is spectacularly realised Closing out a Simz-curated Meltdown festival, and with a host of star guests helping out, these songs gain extra nuance as orchestra and star meld perfectly together
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025 ‘It’s been incredible’: Little Simz ends Meltdown festival with orchestral show Little Simz curated this year’s event.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025 Lola Young conquers her nerves and proves the Adele comparisons are justified 4/5 Pop star captivates 2,700-strong crowd with her sardonic persona and bodacious riffs at London’s Royal Festival Hall
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2025 From Ballerina to the return of Pulp: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead A ballerina-assassin stalks a spin-off from John Wick, while Jarvis’s wry Britpop greats pick up from where they left off 24 years ago