US court rules that elephants are not people
A court has ruled that five elephants from Colorado zoo are not people after an animal rights group argued that they were effectively imprisoned. A court has ruled that elephants are not legally regarded as people. This bizarre judgement is the result of an ongoing bid to free five elephants...
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Green Day swap βAmerican Idiotβ lyric for Elon Muskβs name
While performing in Elon Muskβs home country of South Africa, punk band Green Day replaced a lyric from βAmerican Idiotβ with his name. Elon Musk has been causing controversy this week as he steps into his new role as Administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency. During his speech at...
Snoop Dogg hit with backlash for Trump pre-inauguration ball
Rapper and entertainer Snoop Dogg was hit with criticism for performing alongside Nelly, Soulja Boy and others at the first ever βCrypto Ballβ in Washington, D.C. Snoop Dogg has been hit with a wave of criticism after appearing at the first ever βCrypto Ballβ in Washington D.C last week....
Global cities set alcohol and firework bans ahead of New Year’s Eve
Hoping to ensure safer New Year celebrations for all, several global cities are introducing alcohol and firework bans, while others are closing off central areas altogether. December 31st is arguably the worldβs biggest annual celebration, with friends and family gathering together to usher in the start of a new calendar...
The rise of Instagrammable museums
In the age of social media and the pursuit of aesthetics it promotes, the way we engage with and appreciate art has undergone a radical transformation. Thanks to social media, the βinstagrammabilityβ of museums and galleries now plays a significant role in drawing in crowds. More and more, visitors are...
Liam Payneβs death has exposed the hypocrisy of online trolls
Last night, the internet exploded with tributes after news broke about the former One Direction starβs untimely death. In the few weeks before, social media users had been driving a hate campaign against him. Celebrity deaths typically elicit a strong emotional reaction from fans in digital spaces. In the case of...
Charli XCXβs βGuessβ remix ft Billie Eilish sparks controversy
Billieβs recent collaboration with Charli is hugely popular worldwide. Its sapphic lyrics have drawn backlash, however, and the popstar is facing accusations of predatory behaviour βhighlighting the complexities of celebrity sexuality and public perception. Billie Eilish, the Grammy-award-winning artist whoβs 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...
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 Healyβs protest against the countryβs harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws last July.
The organiser of Malaysiaβs 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 (Β£1.9m), following frontman Matty Healyβs
Diddy faces new sexual assault allegation by sixth accuser
Music mogul and personality Sean βDiddyβ Combs has faced continual accusations of sexual assault over the last six months, including a recent leaked CCTV video. Now, a sixth accuser has come forward. TW: This article includes references and descriptions of sexual violence and assault. Reader discretion is advised. Rapper and record producer Sean βDiddyβ Combs has been hit with a wave of sexual assault accusations over the past six...