This is called the standfirst. It comes after the headline but before the article begins properly. Unlike the article, this will be written in third person (no use of "I" - and the reporter or brand is often named here). The standfirst 'sells' the interview in a bit more depth than the headline, often detailing who the person is ("The star of Peaky Blinders") and why they're newsworthy (if they're not a celebrity, e.g. "as Britain leaves the EU Ryab Gilbey talks to a union leader"). It's common to list 3 things that the interview covers - as it does here.