Does Banksyโs latest mural have an environmental message?
The anonymous street artist has confirmed he is behind a new artwork that appeared in north London on Sunday. Many are speculating that it depicts natureโs struggle in an increasingly urbanised world. Yesterday, social media hit pause on obsessing over Kate Middletonโs whereabouts to admire a new mural that...
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Olivia Rodrigo launches โFund 4 Goodโ initiative for women
Singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has announced a new initiative called โFund 4 Goodโ which will work to โsupport all women, girls, and people seeking reproductive health freedomโ. Olivia Rodrigo has unveiled a new initiative called โFund 4 Goodโ that will finance non-profit organisations championing girlsโ education, supporting reproductive...
Willy Wonka-inspired Glasgow experience scam shows danger of AI
An โimmersiveโ Glasgow adventure day based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been described as a scam, after ticket-goers complained of a lacklustre experience. Itโs an example of how unchecked AI advertisements can lead to serious product misrepresentation. Nearly everyone has seen or read the classic tale of...
Lyleโs Golden Syrup changes logo for first time since 1883
In an effort to appeal to a younger market, Lyleโs Golden Syrup has changed its logo for the first time in nearly 150 years. Itโs a pivot toward flat design, a trend that continues to dominate labelling, packaging, and marketing across many industries. If youโve ever bought Lyleโs Golden...
Opinion โ Beyoncรฉโs new music is a nod to countryโs Black roots
The Renaissance artist surprised fans with two new country singles this week. But the genreโs cultural roots prove her latest career move makes every bit of sense.ย Beyoncรฉ has been dropping country themes since the launch of Renaissance in 2021. Most notable of these has been the recurring appearance of...
Opinion – We deserve to know about Taylor Swift’s Jet
The singer has threatened to sue a student for sharing the take-off and landing details of her private jet. But the information is already publicly available, and so it should be.ย After student Jack Sweeney began sharing the whereabouts and routes of celebrity private jets online, he established a dedicated...
Universal Music set to take songs down from TikTok
Millions of songs will be taken down from TikTok after talks over payment with Universal Music fell through. It means a wealth of material from huge artists will no longer be available. TikTok is once again facing controversy. This time, itโs over payment and music royalty rights. Universal Music, one of the worldโs biggest music corporations, is gearing up to pull millions of songs from TikTok after it failed to...
Explicit Taylor Swift AI images cause legal panic
Last week, explicit images of Taylor Swift created using AI were shared across Twitter (X), with some posts gaining millions of views. The ensuing legal panic could have ramifications for the use of celebrity likeness, and AI images in general. Taylor Swift was the victim of AI image generation last week. Explicit, pornographic images were created without her consent and shared across X (formally Twitter) by thousands of users. The posts...
Tyler, The Creator named best-selling male artist on vinyl
Rapper and producer Tyler, The Creator is officially the best-selling male artist on vinyl in the US. He was also named the yearโs best-selling rapper. Tyler, The Creator has been named as the best-selling male artist on vinyl in the US for 2023. He reportedly sold a total of 552,000 records, making him both the best-selling rapper and male artist in the US. He was also third best-selling artist overall. Other...
FKA Twigs calls out double standards in the modelling industry
The singerโs recent campaign with Calvin Klein faced backlash over her โpartial nudity.โย โI do not see the โstereotypical sexual objectโ they have labelled me.โ These were the words pasted beneath an image of FKA Twigs, posted by the singer to her own Instagram page this week. The photo features Twigs (as she is known by fans) partially covered by a shirt. The outline of her nude body is visible beneath. Calvin...
