Music live streaming surges amidst the pandemic
With nowhere to perform in real life, more artists than ever are taking to live streaming to get their music out to fans. Well, we’re nearly in mid-May, and everyone is still hunkered up at home due to the coronavirus outbreak. What many hoped would be a few weeks...
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Historic England launches isolation photography project
People across the UK are being asked to share images of what everyday life is like in lockdown to 'record history' for future generations. Historic England is encouraging the British public to contribute to a national collection of images in what’s being referred to as ‘a unique time capsule for...
Women’s prize for Fiction shortlist revealed
The annual Women’s prize for Fiction is just around the corner, and at long last the longlist has been revealed. Now, in its 25th anniversary, the Women’s prize for Fiction has long been the staple for celebrating and honouring female authors for creating the stories that enrich our daily lives....
Art Fairs respond to global coronavirus worries
With the threat of coronavirus seemingly growing on a daily basis, art fairs with international clienteles are being forced to postpone their events. Here’s what we know so far. If we’re to believe what we’re told in the media, the outbreak of coronavirus in China has slowed significantly. But with South...
Chernobyl producers bag rights to Cold War thriller ‘Tunnel 29’
The producers of HBO’s globally acclaimed drama series Chernobyl have laid their hat on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Tunnel 29’, and a TV series based on the podcast is likely in the works. HBO’s Chernobyl took the world by storm in summer 2019, winning ten Emmys, being named the best...
The first trailer for Jordan Peele’s Candyman is here
It’s been over 20 years, but the Candyman is finally returning to the big screen. And we didn’t even have to say his name five times. 90s babies get ready, mirrors are going to become a source of fear once again come the summer. Following in the footsteps of old...
Death Stranding and Control dominate BAFTA Game nominations
The nominees for the BAFTA Game awards are just in, and Death Stranding and Control feature in 11 categories each. It’s almost the time of the year where game developers the world over receive the plaudits they deserve from the mainstream media for continually raising the bar for gaming creatively and technically year on year. The 2020 Game BAFTAs, due to take place on April 2nd at the Queen Elizabeth Hall...
This year’s Super Bowl marks a new era of Latin representation
The 2020 Super Bowl halftime show put Latin performers centre stage, a win for diversity and inclusion in the face of Trump’s America. Have you watched the Super Bowl halftime show yet? No, seriously – have you watched it? I must admit, while I’m not the biggest fan of extravagant sporting events, I do love a good spectacle and, quite frankly, I haven’t seen something this spectacular in a while. Stunning us...
Rihanna co-curates i-D magazine’s 40th anniversary issue
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, i-D magazine has collaborated with Rihanna on its limited-edition issue featuring 43 inspirational women handpicked by the singer and business mogul. Rihanna has collaborated with i-D on a special creative project that makes the wait for her upcoming album that little bit easier to bear. Launched last week to celebrate the magazine’s 40th anniversary, the co-curated issue highlights a variety of talented and inspirational...
Megan Thee Stallion files lawsuit to get out of record label deal
After claiming that 1501 Certified Entertainment has been preventing the release of any new music, Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against the record label and has already been granted a temporary restraining order by a federal judge. Originally taking to Instagram Live to voice her frustrations with 1501 Certified Entertainment, Megan Thee Stallion has now officially filed a lawsuit against the record label, stating that her request to...
