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Gerran Howell’s rise on ‘The Pitt’ is just what the doctor ordered
As quiet, kind emergency physician Dr Whitaker, he's finally making a name in Hollywood

How ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’ remixes reality: “It creates this delirious feeling”
Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol talk us through their must-see mockumentary

NYC trio Chanpan make fresh, unpredictable alt-pop that plays by their own rules
After a triumphant homecoming slot at Governors Ball Festival, the group talk to NME about “Chindie sleaze”, embracing experimentation and the sense of duty they feel towards Asian communities around the globe

Open’er 2026 is a pop stan’s paradise
Some of summer’s biggest charttoppers are heading down to the Polish weekender

RaiNao: “I came into this world to leave it a better place with my art”
Collaborating with Bad Bunny introduced the Puerto Rican star to the wider world. With her second album, ‘Marcriá’, she’s making sure she keeps that attention

Hearts2Hearts: the sweet sound of a K-pop summer
SM Entertainment’s newest girl group are already sailing to the top with effervescent summer bops – and these eight young stars are determined to keep their momentum

Harry Collett just nailed the biggest ‘House Of The Dragon’ shock yet
**Major spoilers for 'House Of The Dragon' season three episode one below**

The best games of 2026… so far!
You’ll play these so much your thumbs will hurt

The best TV shows of 2026… so far!
From old favourites returning to the arrival of some culture-shifting newcomers

It’s Supergirl’s summer – what you need to know about the new film

15 superpowered tracks to get you in the mood for ‘Supergirl’
From iconic ‘80s pop to cool modern indie

Who’s who in ‘Supergirl’ – and introducing Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El
Get to know the space-trotting blockbuster’s incredible cast of intergalactic rebels