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IN 2023, JEREMY RENNER ALMOST DIED. HE TELLS EMPIRE ABOUT THE MOST DIFFICULT COMEBACK OF HIS LIFE

Between arena-filling tours, the untamably energetic 27-year-old musician – real name: Dominic Harrison – is sparring with boxing world champs in a search for clarity, structure and recovery

For years, Tom Cullen has charmed audiences while flying under the radar. Now, with a string of leading roles, Britain’s best-kept secret is finally commanding the spotlight, says Christobel Hastings

Masculinity influencers, alpha-male hustle bros and staid self-help gurus all claim the equation for toughening up is a simple one: hard things done often equals increased resilience. But would a month of 5am wake-ups, cold showers, long rucks and an intimidating physical test extend our writer’s breaking point or just cause him to break?

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CHRIS HEMSWORTH on why he’s teaming up with Ed Sheeran...