With a flurry of hits and a flair for tapping into the cultural zeitgeist, the globetrotting singer has achieved the status of international icon. In-between stops on her whirlwind tour, she reflects on literature, letting love in and the transformative power of live performance

THE ACTOR’S EMOTIONAL DEPTH ON SCREEN HAS SKYROCKETED HIM TO THE TOP OF EVERY DIRECTOR’S WISH LIST. NOW, WITH TWO NEW FILMS ON THE HORIZON – A HEIST THRILLER AND A REMAKE OF A SHAKESPEARE CLASSIC – HE REFLECTS ON HIS UNSTOPPABLE ASCENT

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This autumn, the V&A unveils a captivating exhibition dedicated to Marie Antoinette, the ill-fated French queen whose brief yet eventful life continues to bewitch audiences and fuel the creative imagination. Marie-Claire Chappet traces her enduring influence on culture and fashion