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,...
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Whatβs the meaning behind Banksyβs latest stunt?
The anonymous street artist has claimed credit for three consecutive animal-themed artworks in three days. One theory is circulating on social media that the βLondon Zooβ collection (as its been dubbed) reflects the parlous state of the UK amid ongoing far-right riots nationwide. This week, a number of animal-themed artworks...
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...
Yungblud launches music festival to shake up the βtoo expensiveβ industry
Fighting for a new world that βrepresents love, unity, and equality for all,β the acclaimed singer has announced Bludfest, which offers cheap, and even free, entry to people from all backgrounds. The aim is to set a precedent that music is for everybody, not just the few who can...
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...
βWomen-onlyβ exhibit challenges gender discrimination charges
βLadies Loungeβ has taken a creative approach to deterring unwanted male visitors.Β Tasmaniaβs Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) raised eyebrows when it launched an exhibition open only to women. Titled βLadies Loungeβ, the exhibit features works by American artist Kirsh Kaechele, and is designed as a commentary on...
Opinion – FKA Twigs proves AI can empower artists
The singer has proposed an AI version of herself to balance her workload. The response has been mixed, but Twigs nods to an empowering future.Β FKA Twigs has been known to blur creativity with technology. Her ethereal music, films, and dance routines βΒ alongside art and fashion ventures βΒ have always pushed the boundaries and cemented her position within popular culture. Despite reaching global levels of fame, Twigs has never relinquished her...
Netflixβs undisclosed AI use sparks debate on media manipulation
Netflix has come under fire for including undisclosed AI imagery in a new true crime documentary. The backlash has sparked important conversations around media manipulation.Β Like it, fear it, or loathe it, AI is now a part of our everyday lives. From education to entertainment, artificial intelligence is only set to keep growing, shaping nearly every aspect of our interaction with the media. But these changes call for boundaries. Both AIβs...
Russ Cook completes mission to run the length of Africa
A story of almost insurmountable obstacles, Cookβs journey is an incredible reflection of the human spirit. But itβs already plagued by criticism not 24 hours past the finish line. If you run regularly, youβre part of just 20% of the population (17% for women). If you run a marathon, that statistic drops to 0.17%. But Russ Cook, known as the βHardest Geezerβ to his 1 million Instagram followers, just completed...
Study suggests increased UK takeaway habits survived pandemic
Our appetite for delivered fast food saw a huge spike during lockdowns and the pandemic. However, new research suggests that the public never stopped, as numbers remain high years after COVID19βs peak. Were you guilty of one too many takeaways during the pandemic? It seems that many of us in the UK increased our junk food habits amidst lockdowns and COVID19 restrictions, with platforms such as Just Eat, Deliveroo, and...
