The Marvel star on his new TV spin-off, Loki, growing up watching Blackadder, and the need to ration your news intake

Strong’s role as the self-destructive media heir takes commitment – and the actor goes all in

If Peaky Blinders made the Irish actor a household name, will Christopher Nolan’s nuclear blockbuster send him into the stratosphere? He talks about extreme weight loss, hating school and why his...

Our restaurant critic and her father were thick as thieves - even after she uncovered his shocking secret. But his journey into dementia proved a bigger challenge

From Chewing Gum to I May Destroy You, the writer and actor has carved out a groove as a true original. Who better to convince us all to shop secondhand?

The pictures the singer took of his friends and bandmates give a Beatle’s-eye view of the mania around the band in 1964. Seen here for the first time, these extraordinary behind-the-scenes moments...

He’s 19, lives at home with his mum and dad – and is a megastar thanks to Netflix’s take on the teen gay love story. The actor talks about accusations of ‘queerbaiting’, being outed at 18, and his...

The actor opens up about why her divorce from Brad Pitt is a human rights issue, escaping Harvey Weinstein and what young activists have taught her

The actor on bringing back grants for further education and being kept awake by the cat

It took months for me to accept a diagnosis for the pain and outrage I felt. Could I find my way through?

With its £50m budget, army of experts and Oscar-winning Queen, The Crown is gearing up for another blockbuster season

The former YouTuber turned musician and actor talks about sudden stardom, queer pride and life as a showman

Every week, around the country, groups of men meet for some straight-talking therapy. Could this be the answer to the male mental health crisis?

James Anderson dropped everything to offer free or low-cost services across Burnley and beyond

The Fleabag and Killing Eve creator on sex, fearlessness and what makes her rage

Thirty years ago, fresh out of drama school, the Homeland star found himself in the midst of a breakdown, ending up in a locked hospital ward. He recalls the years of racial abuse that had pulled him...

She was a TV child star – then the single Drivers License made her a music phenomenon. Now on her second album, the singer is trying to make sense of her extraordinary young life

Success hasn’t come easy for the Oscar-winning star. She talks about the limited roles black actors are offered, why The Help was a missed opportunity, and how she learned to take the lead – in life...

The Dixie Chicks were cancelled in 2003 for criticising George W Bush’s Iraq war. Three divorces and one name change later, they’re back

I don’t know how to work my house, and without my phone I am nothing

From Killing Eve’s assassin to Help’s broken care worker, the home-grown superstar has proved she can do anything. As she hits Hollywood, can she keep it real?

Is it OK to tell Irish jokes in a fake Sri Lankan accent? The comedian on talent shows, trolls and his right to offend

The supermodel opens up about friends, enemies, taking on the tabloids – and fashion’s new world order

The actor on Michael Caine, sharp suits, the Specials and sex

For this Chinese Jewish Texan, England was a difficult place to feel at home. But all that changed when she discovered football

I wrote a part for my husband in my first movie. By the time filming was over, so was our marriage

In June 2016 they voted out of Europe, now they’re not so sure. Meet the Brexit voters who have changed their minds

The editor on his collaboration with Markle, the culture war that followed – and proving his critics wrong

The second season of the UK spin-off has been a huge hit. Ahead of the final, Ellie Diamond, Lawrence Chaney, Tayce and Bimini Bon Boulash spill the beans

Housed in a custom space made from cast-offs, the Japanese artist’s cartoon girls blend fairytale lore with 60s-inspired protest, and have become more introspective though no less impressively...

The Guardian’s beauty editor picks the best vegetarian, vegan and cruelty-free products

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If you’re heading home for the holidays, will your bed be in the junk room, with the dog or in your childhood bedroom (with novelty duvet cover)?

From Bill & Ted’s excellent dude to assassin John Wick, the actor has carved out a stellar career. But it hasn’t come without personal tragedy

Vegans have an unfair reputation as difficult guests, especially at Christmas. So here are my tips on what to say, what to serve – and why you probably need to pack your own pudding

The man behind Jon Snow talks about Thronesmania, being a sex symbol and his personal link to the gunpowder plot

The Throbbing Gristle co-founder and performance artist is seen as an elder stateswoman of the avant garde. She talks about legacy, and the liberation of revisiting her darkest experiences for a new...

From a foolproof lipliner to her grandad’s aftershave, these are the potions and lotions that have seen our beauty editor through

The former One Direction star talks about success at 16, dating ‘normals’ and his right to rock a dress

I bought her little stairs to get up on the sofa, but she still jumps everywhere

The Queen drummer and singer-songwriter on former girlfriends, forgetting lyrics and liking red wine

The actor was just 21 when the Oscar-winning film made him a star. He talks about dealing with bullies and racism, and why he’ll never become too Hollywood

From tween YouTube sensation, to pop star, to Beyoncé’s tour mate … now the actor and musician is about to star in the live-action remake of the Disney classic. She talks about overcoming self-doubt,...

From vegan soap bars to silky lipsticks, the Guardian’s beauty editor picks her favourite budget buys

Liken caring for skin to caring for yourself when poorly, and think of your night cream as the comfy, cosy blanket under which you sneeze through Homes Under The Hammer

When Arifa Akbar’s artist sister died suddenly, she was left wondering why their relationship had been so fractious. Could a trove of sketchbooks reveal the truth?

Beyonce’s mum reposted my video, and Leo Varadkar invited me to Ireland for St Patrick’s Day

The Labour politician is used to fighting battles – but can she win her latest: convincing her colleagues to back proper maternity cover for fellow members?

Why let good ideas go to waste? Sell them!

The Trump presidency has motivated millions to take action, even people like me who can barely be bothered to leave the house most days

At 24, Gary Younge was sent to report for the Guardian on South Africa’s first democratic elections. Thirty years on, he reflects on his career, how the world has changed – and what still needs to be...

Hyaluronic acid and vitamin C can benefit everyone, whatever your skin concern

The poet and author grew up in a coastal village defined by hardship and scenic beauty. What would she find when she returned to an area with some of the lowest wages and highest property prices in...

It’s my sixth week working from home and I am yet to take up baking or read Tolstoy. This is why I don’t feel guilty

She’s acted, modelled, worked with Kanye West and Drake. But the Black-ish star didn’t dare follow her mother, Diana Ross – until now