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Why is fan behaviour at concerts getting out of control?

Why is fan behaviour at concerts getting out of control?

In the last year or so, there has been a rising number of concert-goers throwing objects at artists while they’re performing. Some musicians are starting to retaliate – and can you blame them? A video of rapper Cardi B throwing her microphone at an audience member while mid-performance is currently trending. The ‘fan’ was attending her open-air performance in Las Vegas and had tossed a drink on her as she...

By London, UK
What’s happening with Travis Scott and his pyramid show?

What’s happening with Travis Scott and his pyramid show?

Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ album launch party in Egypt was cancelled, then it wasn’t. Now it is again. Given his recent concert controversies, should he even be attempting such a performance in a country that heavily censors artists and is anti-LGBTQ? After many unclear updates, it is now confirmed that Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ launch party in Egypt will not be happening. Several conflicting statements over the last few weeks have confused fans...

By London, UK
The psychological importance of being bored

The psychological importance of being bored

Being bored is a horrible feeling, but psychologists are starting to believe that it is a necessary part of the human experience that drives us to expand our own creativity, improve self-awareness, problem-solve, and take on new challenges. When was the last time you were truly bored? Most of us remember having a prolonged experience of it during the lockdowns of recent years. But I’d argue that those born before...

By London, UK
The nine-dash crayon line that got Barbie banned in Vietnam

The nine-dash crayon line that got Barbie banned in Vietnam

The upcoming Barbie movie has generated worldwide excitement. Unfortunately, citizens in Vietnam won’t have the opportunity to enjoy it as its government has banned the film. Scheduled for release on July 21st, the highly anticipated Barbie movie, featuring a stellar cast, has faced a setback as the Vietnamese government has decided to ban its screening. The ban is attributed to a scene in the movie that depicts the South China...

By Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia