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From Charli xcx to Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives: the week in rave reviews

The Guardian UK Saturday 25 July 2026, 05:00 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read
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The glitch-pop great is back with a banger-stuffed new album, and reality TV may have some new stars thanks to Channel 4. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...

The glitch-pop great is back with a banger-stuffed new album, and reality TV may have some new stars thanks to Channel 4. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews

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