Nicki Minaj and the rise of right wing grifting
Rapper Nicki Minaj was once considered a gay icon and a strong denouncer of Trump, having previously criticised his immigration policies and campaigns. Over the past year she has made a strong pivot the other way, appearing at right wing rallies with Erika Kirk in a likely attempt to...
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Study says most streaming shows made by white people
A new report published by the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) has found that over 90% of the top 250 programmes on streaming services were made by white people last year, an increase over 2024. Cultural diversity has seen a significant decrease this year compared to 2024, a...
Trump doubles down on Rob Reiner criticism after murder
The US president posted that the sudden death of Hollywood director and actor, Rob Reiner, was related to ‘Trump derangement syndrome,’ before repeating this criticism to reporters in the Oval Office several hours later. Donald Trump has received flack from both Democrats and Republicans this week after publicly criticising Rob...
Explaining the Gen Alpha ‘6-7’ TikTok trend
Are you an elderly Gen Zer? Confused about why the kids are nonsensically saying ‘6-7?’ Us too. Every so often, a moment in pop culture will arrive as a reminder that youth isn’t eternal. Hearing an in-joke you don’t understand or missing an obvious conversational reference can make even the...
Billie Eilish criticised by Elon Musk after wealth comments
‘She’s not the sharpest tool in the shed,’ wrote Musk on X earlier this week. His comments were in response to Billie calling him a ‘pathetic coward’ for hoarding wealth instead of donating it to good causes. Billie Eilish has been hit with new criticism from the world’s richest...
Is Trump’s threat to sue the BBC warranted?
The BBC is facing a barrage of criticism from right-wing opposition after broadcasting an edited clip of Trump’s 2021 January Capitol Riots speech. The US president is threatening to sue for $1 billion USD. The BBC is currently engrossed in controversy after broadcasting an edited speech by current US president...
The 1975 remove song from last album on streaming services
British alt-pop band The 1975 have removed the song ‘Human Too’ from their previous album on all streaming platforms. Frontman Matty Healy says it’s simply because he doesn’t like the track anymore. Should artists be allowed to do this? The 1975 have removed one of their songs, ‘Human Too,’ from their last album, ‘Being Funny in a Foreign Language’ on all streaming platforms. This includes Apple Music, Spotify, and...
Have body-shamers made Nelly Furtado want to stop performing live?
Last week, Canadian singer Nelly Furtado announced on social media that she would ‘step away from performance for the foreseeable future’ after returning from a seven-year hiatus. Fans are speculating that body-shamers may have caused her to make the decision. Throughout her career, Canadian singer Nelly Furtado has graced her fans with some absolute timeless bangers. From her Grammy winning debut single ‘I’m Like a Bird’ to more upbeat tracks...
How responsible should artists be over their content?
Lily Allen’s new album ‘West End Girl’ is an honest account of her separation from David Harbour. She references infidelity in extremely raw, authentic detail, and an inevitable online backlash has ensued. Do artists have any responsibility for the effects their work will have on those they reference? ‘West End Girl’ is Lily Allen’s fifth studio album following a seven year hiatus. In that time, Allen has become a critically acclaimed...
Police urge caution over viral AI homeless prank
Gen Zers are using AI tools to trick relatives into thinking they’ve let homeless people into their property. The ensuing outrage is recorded and then posted online, with many clips going viral. Now police are warning against the prank, citing safety concerns. We’re sure that you’ve probably seen the AI ‘homeless man’ prank online by now. A viral trend on TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram, Gen Zers are using in-app AI tools...
