Max Williams

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Herman Tømmeraas: "I often interview myself when I feel sad"

Herman Tømmeraas got his – literal – big break playing the giant Fjor in the Netflix show Ragnarok. The Norwegian actor shares his life and style

Hey Mama! Take Shelter in Prague's coolest hotel

Prague is one of the world's coolest cities – and Mama Shelter is one of the world's coolest hotel brands. Next time you visit the Czech capital, be sure to stay with Mama...

Matild Palace is a Budapest beauty

Fancy a trip to Budapest? Of course you do. Beautiful and historic, Matild Palace is a UNESCO world heritage hotel that more than lives up to its name

"I didn’t know what the hell we just made!” Phil Dunster is at the top of his game

Being one of the stars of the world’s hottest TV show might bring pressure, but Phil Dunster appears to be having a blast. Ahead of Ted Lasso’s third season, the British actor sits down to discuss his career

Thomas Rhett: "I still tear up at The Notebook"

Thomas Rhett is one of the biggest stars in country music - and one of the nicest guys. He talks favourite boots, career ambitions and his abiding love for The Notebook

"I’m still that eight-year-old kid..." | All about Jon Bass

He got his break on Broadway before going green in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. But Jon Bass is still that eight-year-old kid who wanted to make people laugh

Chotto Matte is taking Nikkei cuisine global

With venues opening around the world, Nikkei restaurant Chotto Matte is quickly becoming something of a phenomenon. There are two in London alone...

Kit Young: "I’m always the guy with some type of weapon"

Kit Young is a fantasy regular with leading roles in Shadow and Bone and The School for Good and Evil. What next for the actor? He checks in for a chat

Essie Davis: "I want to win an Oscar! Among many other things"

She's won awards. Starred in monster TV shows. And played one of the great detectives in Miss Phryne Fisher. The delightful Essie Davis discusses her remarkable career

"I almost cussed Dwayne Johnson out!" Aldis Hodge in conversation with Kevin Bacon

Aldis Hodge craved a superhero film for years. Then he went and landed a major role in the blockbuster Black Adam. He shares his story with his friend, the legendary Kevin Bacon

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù: "There is a lot more blood"

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù studied economics at the University of Birmingham but acting was always his passion. He’s now the lead in the hit TV series Gangs of London. Here's how it all worked out

Louie London brings timeless cool to the capital

Restaurant and cocktail bar Louie London blends the best bits of four of the world's coolest cities. You'll want to pay a visit

Rotimi: "I’m creating music that hasn’t been done before"

Actor, singer, entrepreneur – Rotimi has plenty to keep him busy. We spoke to the American superstar about his life and style

"As long as it scares me then I don’t mind." David Dawson is the best-kept secret in British acting

He conquered TV with The Last Kingdom. His stage performances attract rave reviews. Now David Dawson is romancing Harry Styles in the upcoming film My Policeman. We knock back the lemonades with the best-kept secret in British acting

Samuel Bottomley: "I’m like a jukebox!"

Somewhere Boy star Samuel Bottomley discusses his acting inspirations, love of music and treasured Rotary watch in the latest Life / Style

"A monster doesn't do this justice!" The story of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn was a fantasy matchup – until all of a sudden it wasn’t. We speak to the central protagonists to discover how the fight of a generation came into being

"It was the time of ultimate glamour." Gavin Bond on shooting a decade of supermodels and champagne

Gavin Bond spent the 1990s photographing supermodels backstage. He shares his experiences ahead of his book and exhibition, Being There

Emer Kenny: "I went to the Emmys with very dirty hair!"

Writer, actress and producer Emer Kenny on her new detective show Karen Pirie, her love of Stella McCartney and her hungover outing to the Emmys

Roger Federer: "Retirement was an emotional process"

The great Roger Federer may have announced his retirement but the Swiss legend still has one last tournament left to play. He talks to Mercedes-Benz about the upcoming Laver Cup and more

Enjoy glamour and golden sands at Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn has hosted everyone from Sir Winston Churchill to Marilyn Monroe. We recount the story of one of the island’s most glamorous resorts