Charismatic British actor David Shields’ profile has steadily been on the rise over the last few years. Following turns in The Crown, Doctor Who and a truly scene-stealing appearance in Black Mirror, Shields is now rubbing shoulders with the hottest movie stars of the day in the new Spielberg-produced multi-million-dollar WWII epic Masters Of The Air on Apple TV+. We catch up with a star firmly in the ascendant.

It’s been just over a year since Drag Race UK viewers first encountered self-styled ‘Caribbean Empress of Birmingham’ Black Peppa, arguably the fiercest queen to tread the UK’s catwalk to date. Fashion-forward looks and lip sync assassin skills aside, it was Peppa’s inspiring story of self-realisation that truly captured viewers’ hearts. We catch up with Peppa alter ego Akeem-Anthony Adams about growing up in Sint Maarten, their unique style and life after reality TV.

Richie Culver first realised he understood art at an afterparty. It was at one of many post-rave afters that he was exposed to a book of Nan Goldin’s photographs. It wasn’t long after that Richie started producing his own art, visual and music. Today, Richie creates through sobriety, family life and therapy – his emotionally charged music takes on the form of existentialism. We caught up with him to discuss his current obsessions and his separation of art and music.

The South London-born singer/songwriter, JGRREY, has made their name with their distinctive sound, candid storytelling, and authentic approach to making music. But, in their upcoming EP “If Not Now?” they push this further, effortlessly defying categorisation to create a style uniquely their own.

Discover the captivating journey of Taz Skylar, an actor with boundless energy, as he prepares to embody the animated character Sanji from One Piece in a live-action adaptation. From studying deliberate details to mastering the art of cooking, Skylar’s unwavering dedication shines through. With a focus on authenticity and defying expectations, he navigates the challenges of portraying beloved characters and transcending mediums with his versatile talent as an actor and writer.

Vivacious new acting talent Aziz Dyab left his Syrian homeland at just 20 years old, making a perilous journey across Europe to eventually be granted asylum in Germany. Despite having no previous experience and unable to speak the language, within months he began his love affair with acting, within a few years found himself starring in international productions, including the thrilling new Apple TV+ hit Liaison.

Known for their radiant energy and unique visual expression, fashion icon and performance artist Chadd Curry aka Dahc Dermur VIII has been a prominent figure in the London underground nightlife and music scene for over ten years. For our Fashion month cover story, Hannah and Steven (Fecal Matter) talked to Dahc about their deeply personal journey and what it took to find and live their true authentic self.

Johnny Borrell (Razorlight) and Jack Flanagan (Mystery Jets) have just formed a new power trio with the addition of drummer Ellis D, trying to restart themselves from the core purity of organic rock music. In this unconventional interview, the two J’s talk about their musical vision, AI bots replacing pop stars and playing bass with Nelson Mandela.

Maverick soundscapist Vaal – the artist also known as Eliot Sumner, and formerly known as Coco – is back with an immersive new album, laden with lush electronic textures and moody, trip hop inspired beats. We talk to the elusive music maker about anonymity, astrology, devils and identities. Oh, and James Bond.

Following a career spanning more than 35 years across film, TV and Broadway, Kevin Chamberlin has found new fame on TikTok. We spoke to ‘Bertram the butler’ about how his life has been flipped upside down through social media.