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Rebecca May

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Rebecca May (Bex April May) is an award-winning journalist for Shortlist and some of the world’s biggest publications, delivering the pop culture and lifestyle stories you need to know about - one smart, sharp feature at a time. She’s interviewed rockstars, Hollywood heavyweights and everyone in between.

5 jazz records that everyone should listen to, according to Ezra Collective

Exclusive: We chat to the Mercury Prize winners about Ronald Snijder, Miles Davis and a few choice jazz picks in between...

music

Exclusive: Naomi Scott on horror movie gore and Smile 3

We speak to Naomi Scott, star of one of the best horror movies of 2024, Smile 2

By Rebecca May Published 30 October 24

entertainment
The best feel-good movies to put a smile on your face

Movies that can help warm up those cold and dark months...

By Rebecca May Published 23 September 24

films
The best Star Wars characters of all time, ranked

These are the best Star Wars characters in the galaxy - and without a Jar Jar Binks in sight…

By Rebecca May Published 13 February 24

entertainment

The best Star Wars movies: ranked in order of brilliance

Is your favourite Star Wars movie top?

By Rebecca May Published 13 February 24

films
7 things to know about Saltburn, according to its stars Alison Oliver and Archie Madekwe

Exclusive interview with the Saltburn stars...

By Rebecca May Published 22 December 23

entertainment
Asa Butterfield and Cora Kirk’s 5 favourite Christmas movies

Exclusive chat with the stars of Your Christmas Or Mine 2...

By Rebecca May Published 9 December 23

entertainment

The best Christmas movies of all time

Each and every one a shot of concentrated Christmas spirit.

By Rebecca May Published 3 December 23

entertainment
Universal's Halloween Horror Nights: the scariest moments revealed

ShortList experiences the scariest Halloween of them all...

By Rebecca May Published 31 October 23

entertainment
The top 5 iconic moments in women's football, according to Kelly Smith MBE

We chat to England's greatest-ever female footballer about the beautiful game...

By Rebecca May Published 1 October 23

sport

The weirdest Eurovision acts of all time

Gorilla suits, an out of tune turkey and helium inhalation for starters...

By Rebecca May Published 13 May 23

music
The best stoner movies of all time

Smokin! Great movies that offer up the perfect hit.

By Rebecca May Published 20 April 23

films
5 things Danny Dyer is really scared of (exclusive interview)

Even TV hardman Danny Dyer has to be afraid of something...

By Rebecca May Published 15 April 23

entertainment

John Boyega talks Breaking, and how he’d like Finn to return to Star Wars (Exclusive)

Interview: ShortList sits down with John Boyega to talk about his latest film.

By Rebecca May Published 25 March 23

films
We visited Super Nintendo World in Hollywood - here are 10 cool things to do there

We followed in Mario's footsteps at Universal Studios Hollywood...

By Rebecca May Published 3 March 23

gaming
The Whale's Brendan Fraser & Samuel D Hunter on empathy, redemption and ‘Furry Vengeance’ 2

ShortList chats to the star and writer of the Oscar-nominated movie.

By Rebecca May Published 3 February 23

films

Best Avengers characters ranked: which superhero is the greatest?

The best Avengers characters, revealed.

By Rebecca May Published 25 October 22

films
Scariest kids' TV shows: creepy and frightening shows from your childhood

Never-ending nightmare fuel.

By Rebecca May Published 6 July 22

tv
The best TV shows of 2021

Don’t miss the best TV shows of 2021: here’s what you need to catch up on.

By Rebecca May Published 17 December 21

tv

5 Songs Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give Up... Listening To - exclusive interview

The '80s music legend on great songs and gaming.

By Rebecca May Published 30 October 21

entertainment
The best Star Wars villains: the ultimate hive of scum and villainy

The Dark Side has never been so much fun.

By Rebecca May Published 6 May 21

films
The best Star Wars heroes, ranked

Why the Light Side is the right side to be on.

By Rebecca May Published 6 May 21

entertainment

The best Star Wars droids, ranked

The greatest droids from a galaxy far, far away....

By Rebecca May Published 6 May 21

entertainment
6 things you didn't know About The Mandalorian, According to Pedro Pascal

Exclusive interview with The Mandalorian himself.

By Rebecca May Published 24 May 20

television
5 Things You Need To Know About Dispatches From Elsewhere, According to Richard E. Grant

The Withnail and I star talks Dispatches From Elsewhere.

By Rebecca May Published 9 May 20

television