Hank Azaria apologizes for Apu role in The Simpsons
Having taken the role of Apu in 1989, Hank Azaria stepped down last year. He has now apologized ‘to every Indian person’ for the part. Actor Hank Azaria has apologized to ‘every single Indian person’ for his role of Apu in the long running sitcom The Simpsons. He played the...
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Deep fake AI could reshape the music industry
Tech engineers are now able to simulate the vocals of musicians and artists to re-imagine old songs, which could have long-term ramifications for the industry as a whole. Older Gen Z music fans may remember hearing Eminem’s breakout single ‘My Name Is’ all the way back in 1999. Released as...
Seaspiracy: an unflinching look at the damage of overfishing
Seaspiracy is such a relentless ride of a documentary, blurring past so many marine-concerning topics, that it’s initially hard to know where to align your activist ambitions. By the end however, viewers will get off the ride with fresh insight into how their actions can bring about change (and...
Glass Animals back Save the Sheaf Campaign
Glass Animals are the latest group to join the Save the Sheaf campaign as the UK’s live venues face closure as a result of the pandemic. A campaign to save the last grassroots gig venue in Oxford has gained new momentum after the backing of indie band Glass Animals. The Save...
Remembering Nawal El Saadawi: incendiary, relentless feminism
Described as the “Simone de Beauvoir of the Arab World”, Nawal El Saadawi, who died last week at the age of 89, never wanted to be silenced. Nawal El Saadawi has died at 89 years old. During her fierce career as an activist, writer and doctor, she communicated her...
How you can help reduce period poverty in the UK
A government scheme to fight period poverty in schools was launched in 2021, but less than half of all schools and colleges have opted in. Here’s what you can do to help. Period poverty is an issue that affects women and girls across the country (and the globe) who are...
YouTube demonetizes David Dobrik due to sexual assault allegations
Multiple women have come forward with stories of sexual assault whilst filming with David Dobrik’s Vlog Squad. Sponsors and advertisers have now dropped his channel as a result. A report from Business Insider was published last week in which a woman alleges that she was raped in 2018 during the filming of a vlog with popular YouTuber David Dobrik. She has stated that Durte Dom, former member of a group...
Gen Z company HiP launches new vegan chocolate
Founded by Gen Zer James Cadbury, HiP is a new vegan confectionary company that says it aims to ‘reinvent chocolate’ by replacing dairy ingredients with plant-based oat milk. Anyone who’s ever dabbled in veganism knows it can be a tricky transition, particularly when trying to find alternatives to your favourite treats and comfort snacks. We are steadily seeing a rise in vegan options, however, whether it be increasingly convincing plant-based...
Exclusive – Talking social media success and online art with Paperboyo
Rich McCor has amassed a huge Instagram following for his unique blend of paper crafting and architectural photography. We spoke to him about creating a successful brand, learning as you go, and grinding to get to where he is today. You may already be familiar with Rich McCor’s work, which combines landscape and architectural photography with original paper crafting. Better known as ‘Paperboyo’, McCor has managed to gain a sizeable...
Is the mainstream explosion of NFTs damaging the climate?
The explosion of NFTs has brought about a whole new strata of digital art and crypto trading, but is the medium’s popularity leaving a damaging stain on the environment? There’s nothing like a random surge of blockchain news to leave people thinking, ‘What on Earth is going on here?’ and matters are becoming more convoluted by the week. Welcome to the confusing world of NFTs, or ‘Non-Fungible Tokens’ – meaning a...
