Guardian's 2025 Christmas Cartoon: Spot the Famous Faces
The Guardian's annual Christmas cartoon challenge by Stephen Collins is back. Can you identify the 20 figures who defined the news in 2025? Test your knowledge now.
The Guardian's annual Christmas cartoon challenge by Stephen Collins is back. Can you identify the 20 figures who defined the news in 2025? Test your knowledge now.
Singer Leona Lewis has been forced to cancel her 'A Starry Night Christmas' show in Las Vegas at the last minute due to a severe sore throat. The X Factor winner shared the news with fans on Instagram.
Kylie Minogue has secured her first-ever UK Christmas Number One single, dethroning Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' with her festive hit 'XMAS'. Discover how she did it and what it means for her career.
Timothée Chalamet squashes online speculation by featuring on a track with mysterious UK rapper EsDeeKid. Discover the details of their collaboration and the rumours put to rest.
Timothée Chalamet has released a rap song with British artist EsDeeKid, finally addressing online speculation they are the same person. Discover the details and listen now.
Explore the humble 1818 origins of 'Silent Night', its journey to Scotland, and why its message of peace remains vital in our turbulent modern Christmas. Discover the history behind the hymn.
Singer Alison Moyet reveals she destroyed her gold discs and burned diaries to save her children from the burden of sorting her life after she dies. The 64-year-old also opens up about her ADHD diagnosis.
In her new Disney documentary, Taylor Swift reveals she feared being alone after two 2023 breakups, before finding love with Travis Kelce. Read her emotional journey.
Music legend Barry Manilow, 82, was spotted vaping during a rare outing in Palm Springs. The singer, who swapped a three-pack-a-day habit for vaping over a decade ago, is preparing for his final US tour dates in 2026.
Kylie Minogue makes chart history, securing her first UK Christmas No 1 single with Amazon-exclusive track 'Xmas'. She becomes the first woman with No 1s in four decades.
Taylor Swift's mother orchestrated the singer's meeting with NFL star Travis Kelce, a new Disney+ documentary reveals. Discover the sweet story behind one of pop culture's biggest romances.
Taylor Swift gets candid in her new docuseries about personal turmoil during the Eras Tour and how her mother orchestrated her life-changing romance with Travis Kelce. Discover the full story.
Kylie Minogue's 'XMAS' is the 2025 UK Christmas Number One, making her the first female artist with chart-toppers in four distinct decades. Discover the festive chart legends she beat.
Kylie Minogue's 'XMAS' is the Official Christmas Number One for 2025, ending Wham!'s two-year streak. The hit marks her eighth UK chart-topper and a historic fourth-decade milestone.
Kylie Minogue makes chart history, becoming the first woman to score UK Number 1 singles across four decades with her festive hit XMAS. Discover the full Christmas chart rundown.
Taylor Swift details a gruesome on-stage injury during her Eras Tour, where she skinned her hand and knee. The pop star shares the shocking story in her new Disney+ documentary series, 'The End of an Era'. Stream the episodes now.
As the race for the 2025 Christmas Number One heats up, we rank the all-time best festive chart-toppers, from Girls Aloud to Wham! and beyond. Discover the classics that defined the season.
From Mark-Anthony Turnage's powerful Festen at the Royal Opera House to spellbinding Wagner and blistering Shostakovich, discover the UK's standout classical music performances of 2025.
A new wave of music books uncovers hidden facts about 80s pop, The Beatles' bond, Oasis's antics, Elvis's manager, and John Williams's iconic scores. Discover the secrets behind the soundtrack of our lives.
Spanish superstar Rosalía's audacious fourth album 'Lux' tops the year's best list. Discover how this classical-pop fusion redefines ambition in modern music.
Scottish singer KT Tunstall opens up about the pressures of her 2005 breakthrough and record label clashes on the 'Good Vibrations' podcast. Discover her story.
Disney+ surprises Swifties by moving the final episodes of 'Taylor Swift: The End of an Era' to December 23. Get the full schedule update and details here.
Taylor Swift announces new release dates for the final episodes of her Eras Tour documentary, 'The End of an Era', on Disney+. Find out when to watch in the UK.
Mariah Carey spotted in Aspen, announces she will headline the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Details on her new album plans inside.
The UK's Christmas Number One for 2025 will be announced live on BBC Radio 1 at 4pm. Kylie Minogue, Wham!, and Denise Welch are top contenders in a fiercely competitive chart battle.
Wham!'s 1984 classic 'Last Christmas' has ended Mariah Carey's historic 19-week run at number one on the Billboard Global 200. Discover the festive chart shake-up.
Taylor Swift fans get an early Christmas gift as Disney+ moves the final two episodes of 'The End Of An Era' docu-series to December 23. Get an intimate look at the record-breaking tour.
Country music icon Dolly Parton posted a heartwarming holiday image with her younger sister Rachel, showcasing their uncanny resemblance and promoting their joint cookbook, 'Good Lookin' Cookin'. Discover their festive family traditions.
Ed Sheeran opens up about his dramatic lifestyle overhaul after becoming a dad, swapping late nights for 10K runs and reformer pilates to feel 'superhuman' for his family and fans. Read his full interview.
Former US President Barack Obama shares his annual cultural picks for 2025, featuring books by Beth Macy, films like 'Hamnet', and music from Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan. Discover his curated list here.