Diversity at the Emmys calls for bigger change in Hollywood
This year’s awards were marked by diversity, inclusion, and displays of queer joy. It’s a standard the industry would do well to uphold. At the 76th Emmy Awards on Sunday, actor John Leguizamo gave Hollywood a much-needed reminder: diversity doesn’t just happen by accident. The actor and long-time advocate for...
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Are ticket sales facing their biggest reckoning?
Poor organisation and dynamic pricing have placed global ticket retailers in the hot seat. News of an Oasis reunion sent the UK into a frenzy of nostalgia that’s defined much of the past few weeks. But when tickets finally went on sale last Saturday, fans were faced with a throwback...
Opinion – most TV shows do not represent teens’ real experiences
Nadie nos va a extrañar is one of the latest Mexican releases on Amazon Prime. It brings back the nostalgia of the 90s without incorporating inappropriate themes for the sake of views. On social media, producers of teen TV series are regularly criticized for casting adults in their mid...
NSQK’s new project challenges for album of the year in Mexico
A fun and fresh concept is positioning this project as the album of the year in the Mexican music industry. Rodrigo Torres, better known as NSQK, is a singer-songwriter and producer from Monterrey. He is currently breaking into the Mexican music scene with his experimental and multifaceted style. According to...
Does cancel culture work in other parts of the world?
Under the right circumstances, it seems that cancel culture can give people a second chance. It's not a secret that Korean entertainment holds its celebrities to a higher standard than the rest of the world, almost expecting nothing but pure perfection from them. One scandal as silly as announcing their...
Chappell Roan is calling out the darker side of fame
The singer’s recent outburst against ‘entitled’ fans has reignited debates around the treatment of celebrities in the internet age. Chappell Roan shot to fame at a rate unprecedented even at 2024 standards. Her overnight success betrays a years-long journey to stardom, where she launched music, was dropped by her record...
Opinion – are reality shows becoming a reinvention of freak shows?
The one who doesn't know their history is condemned to repeat it. Echoes of the infamous freakshows can be seen in society’s clamour for reality TV fame. You walk into a completely dark room. In front of you, there is a necklace that when you put it on shows the count of your followers on social media. From that moment on this accessory defines your value. It seems to be...
Charli XCX’s ‘Guess’ remix ft Billie Eilish sparks controversy
Billie’s recent collaboration with Charli is hugely popular worldwide. Its sapphic lyrics have drawn backlash, however, and the popstar is facing accusations of predatory behaviour –highlighting the complexities of celebrity sexuality and public perception. Billie Eilish, the Grammy-award-winning artist who’s best known for her haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, has once again captured public attention with her latest musical offering. Earlier this month, she collaborated with Charli...
Can fans be mad at artists who delay releasing new material?
As fans of art (and creatives ourselves) we know the process of generating new material should never be rushed. Still, do we have a right to be annoyed when musicians constantly tease new work or disappear into the abyss without releasing anything new? Becoming a fan of musicians and artists is a journey unique to everyone, but it’s one often sparked by a specific project we feel a special connection...
Why is The 1975 facing a lawsuit?
The British rock band has been sued for $2.4 million by Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia over frontman Matty Healy’s protest against the country’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws last July.
The organiser of Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival has followed through with its threat to sue the 1975 and all its members individually for breaching their contract.
Future Sound Asia is seeking damages of $2.4 million (£1.9m), following frontman Matty Healy’s 
