Laura Whitmore, conqueror of everything in the media - from journalism to MTV - talks openly and personally in the Hot Press interview this fortnight. Across a six-page interview, the incredible actress speaks about her life in the media spotlight, the pressures of high-profile relationships, interviewing superstars and professional ambitions. She also shares her in-depth views sex, religion and repealing the 8th.

Elsewhere in the issue, Danny O'Donoghue comes out fighting as he gears up for the release of The Script's newest album Freedom Child. He talks about the political nature of the album, as well as his views on Bowie, Lemmy, Stromzy, Trump and, er, HRM The Queen.

We also have one-to-ones with Script's incredible support act and chart-topper JP Cooper, Vampire Diaries star Michael Malarkey, and EP-bound art-rock mavericks Public Service Broadcasting and Irish rap sensation Rejjie Snow.

On top of all that, we've compiled our most in-depth student edition yet. With the help of some of the finest student writers from home and abroad, we explore the impact of the housing crisis on people starting university, the clubs and societies you should join come September time, and how to survive university on a budget.

We'll also have all the unsual previews, reviews and news that you'd expect from Hot Press, including coverage of the newest releases from The Script, LCD Soundsystem, The National and The Waterboys.

The new Hot Press starring Laura Whitmore is available in stores now (August 31)– or you can order it now direct from hotpress.com. or via download in the iOS app .