Our rundown of Africa’s biggest Gen Z social media stars
Wondering who’s blowing up TikTok in Africa? We’ve got all the information on the key content creators that are making waves across social media right now. Social media platforms have changed the livelihoods of so many people all over the world, radically altering how we define success and popularity. Content creation...
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Pharrell to open low-income schools in Virginia
Pharrell Williams, famed producer and musician, will be opening several private schools exclusively for low-income students. Places are available right now online. Fancy enlisting at a Pharrell funded school? If you’re from Virginia you may be in luck, as the lauded producer Pharrell Williams has announced the opening of several...
Michaela Coel wins two BAFTA awards for ‘I May Destroy You’
The ground-breaking television series received double recognition in the BAFTA’s most diverse set of winners yet. After being controversially snubbed at the Golden Globe Awards, Michaela Coel collected two BAFTA awards for Best Actress and Best Mini-Series for the complex, important, and multi-dimensional series that is I May Destroy You. The...
Exclusive – Meeting Gen Z filmmaker Kasha Sequoia Slavner
Kasha Sequoia Slavner is an award-winning filmmaker and director who made a splash in the industry with her 2017 social change film ‘The Sunrise Storyteller’. We discussed her work and future ambitions, as well as her take on the changing landscape of cinema. If you’re an indie film savvy...
Opinion – How Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ masterfully portrays Gen Z angst
Written, directed, and shot all by Bo himself, ‘Inside’ could be this decade’s first true modern masterpiece, an isolating and self-referential rollercoaster that derails into a nightmare of Millennial and Gen Z angst. I’ve no doubt you’ve seen the rave reviews and social media buzz surrounding Bo Burnham’s latest special...
You decide – are ‘queerbaiting’ Billie Eilish accusations justified?
Some believe the artist’s latest music video is attempting to attract an LGBTQ+ audience without representing the community itself. Others consider this stance problematic for implying Eilish must explicitly define her sexuality, being in the public eye. In the age of social media, celebrities landing themselves in hot water...
Lil Nas X named Pride icon with huge Philadelphia mural
The famous pop singer Lil Nas X has been featured in a giant three-story-tall mural in the ‘Gayborhood’ area of downtown Philadelphia, solidifying his place as a Pride icon. Lil Nas X has been honoured with a giant three-story-tall mural in Philadelphia to kick off Pride Month. The artwork is on full display in the ‘Gayborhood’ area downtown, and features three separate costumes based on aesthetics from his recent music videos...
Why the Golden Globes may not survive amidst countless scandals
Hollywood is boycotting the awards ceremony following an exposé by the Los Angeles Times which revealed a series of concerning ethical failings involving the organisation. During the last few years we’ve seen the entertainment industry undergo a long-overdue reckoning. From the Me Too movement and #OscarsSoWhite hashtag to cancelled TV shows and gatekeeper corporations making internal changes, Hollywood is finally being held accountable for its failure to ensure safe working...
Gen Z flooding to ‘lost’ music genre shoegaze to cope during lockdown
The hashtag #shoegaze currently has 31.1 million views on TikTok, with bands such as Slowdive attracting Gen Z listeners with their serene and inclusive vibe. Ever heard of the musical genre ‘shoegaze’? Despite its relatively niche cult status among dedicated music fans, it’s recently seen a spike in newfound popularity with Gen Z on platforms such as TikTok, Spotify, and YouTube. The hashtag #shoegaze has amassed an impressive 31.1 million views on...
Chloé Zhao makes history at the Oscars
The Chinese-born filmmaker is the first person of colour – and just the second woman – to win Best Director in the award show’s 93-year run. It’s no secret that the Oscars has a complicated relationship with equality and has been criticised in the past for disproportionately rewarding white, heteronormative, and cisgender nominees in films. This is an issue that was brought to light by the #OscarsSoWhite protests of 2016,...
