UK government plans to boost economy by loosening nightlife laws
In light of stagnated UK economic growth, the Labour government has announced a new plan to allow restaurants, pubs, and night clubs to stay open later. The UK’s Labour government has announced a new plan to allow businesses in England and Wales to stay open later with the aim of...
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What’s going on between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX?
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX have been making headlines this week for a supposed ‘beef’ on both last year’s ‘Brat’ and the latest release of ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’ A Caucasian altercation is currently brewing in the pop sphere, if the rumours and fan theories are to be believed. Taylor...
Opinion – the Ryder Cup abuse is a symptom of escalating US tension
The Ryder Cup golf tournament last weekend in New York was plagued by poor crowd etiquette and aggressive behaviour, prompting McIlroy to publicly comment on the abuse. Such upset is indicative of the escalating nature of US rhetoric across nearly every facet of daily life, from politics to sport,...
MPs call for better YouTuber rights after new economic report
A new report conducted by Oxford Economics has found that YouTube creators contributed £2.2 billion to the UK economy last year, supporting over 45,000 jobs. A new impact report by Oxford Economics has found that YouTubers contributed £2.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024. It also stated that YouTubers...
Jimmy Kimmel returns to US television after suspension
The late night host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended from ABC after making comments about Charlie Kirk last week. Upon his return this Tuesday, the comedian said that silencing free speech was ‘anti American.’ Jimmy Kimmel has returned to air after being suspended from ABC last week following comments he made...
Gen Z TikTok star D4vd cancels tour after body found in car
The 20-year-old singer D4vd has over 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify, with his most popular song ‘Romantic Homicide’ boasting over 1 billion streams. His tour was set to finish up this month in Los Angeles. The body of a fifteen-year-old girl called Celeste Rivas has been found in the...
Will Smith appears to use AI generated crowd in tour videos
As part of the promotional material for his ongoing tour, Will Smith has been accused of posting AI generated images of crowds. The videos show hands with extra fingers and additional limbs. Actor and musician Will Smith has been facing criticism online for what appears to be AI generated videos of crowds at his concerts. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air star is currently touring in support of his latest...
Lil Nas X arrested and hospitalised for ‘possible overdose’
The pop star and singer was found wandering the streets in LA in his underwear, before charging at police officers who attended the scene. He has been hospitalised for a ‘possible overdose’ with his second album scheduled to release later this year. Rapper, singer and musician Lil Nas X has reportedly been arrested and hospitalised following an incident in LA. The artist was seen walking around Ventura Boulevard at 05:30...
Was Senegal’s short-lived wig ban an attempt to police women’s bodies?
The ban has already been lifted after drawing widespread public criticism. Last week, Serigne Fall Guèye, director of the Grand Théâtre de Dakar, introduced a swift and surprising ban on wigs, weaves, hair extensions and skin-lightening products. The move was officially framed as part of a cultural revival – a means of returning to ‘pan-African values’ and reasserting a sense of African pride whilst preserving the theatre’s cultural heritage. But the...
What is the ‘Gen Z stare’ and is it a real problem?
Millennial TikTok users are taking to the platform to express their grievances about the conversation-halting deadpan look they receive while interacting with young people. Is this a real thing, and if so, what does it mean? It’s just another day on TikTok, and young people are being dragged for their apparent ‘lack of social skills’. Millennials are calling out what they’ve dubbed the ‘Gen Z stare’ – the blank faced, deer-in-headlights...
