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What’s all the trouble with Disney’s Snow White?

What’s all the trouble with Disney’s Snow White?

A live-action remake of the 1937 classic has been hampered with controversy from the start. But why is a story about a princess, seven dwarfs, and an apple causing so much drama? For better or worse, Disney has been churning out live-action remakes of its classic tales for the past few years – an effort to modernise now rather outdated, but still beloved stories for a new generation. Some have been...

By Brighton, UK
Pepsi purchases soda startup Poppi for $1.6 billion USD

Pepsi purchases soda startup Poppi for $1.6 billion USD

The drinks giant PepsiCo has purchased Poppi, a prebiotic soda startup company first founded in 2018. It is part of the company’s efforts to attract Gen Z customers. It looks as though Pepsi is entering the prebiotic soda market, a particularly attractive sector for Gen Z consumers. In a statement released this week, PepsiCo announced it was purchasing Poppi, a prebiotic soda startup company that was founded in 2018....

By Bristol, UK
Justin Bieber says he feels β€˜unqualified’ amidst media speculation

Justin Bieber says he feels β€˜unqualified’ amidst media speculation

Following months of social media concern over his health, the singer Justin Bieber took to his Instagram to update fans on his mental wellbeing. He has also recently faced scrutiny from previous relations with high-profile industry figures. Justin Bieber has opened up about some of his recent mental health struggles amidst a wave of online speculation about his life. In an Instagram story, Bieber said he regarded himself as β€˜unqualified...

By Bristol, UK
Reflecting on the Oscars and the limits of celebrity activism

Reflecting on the Oscars and the limits of celebrity activism

For ZoΓ« SaldaΓ±a, an Oscars win was the joyous crescendo of an incredible awards season. But it also became a stark indictment of Hollywood’s complex relationship with socio-political representation.  ZoΓ« SaldaΓ±a has enjoyed one of the most successful award season sweeps in recent memory, having taken home the prize for best supporting actress at every major 2025 ceremony. But the film for which she’s received these accolades has been fraught with...

By Brighton, UK