Reflecting on the Oscars and the limits of celebrity activism
For Zoë Saldaña, an Oscars win was the joyous crescendo of an incredible awards season. But it also became a stark indictment of Hollywood’s complex relationship with socio-political representation. Zoë Saldaña has enjoyed one of the most successful award season sweeps in recent memory, having taken home the prize for...
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Social media wants to know if Jesus is a Republican or Democrat
Republicans and Democrats, the two largest parties in US politics. In light of some internet debate, let’s analyse whether Jesus Christ would be red or blue. Jesus Christ the son of God, Prophet Esha, The Messiah. All names for perhaps the most well-known religious figure of the 21st century. In the...
Christie’s ‘Augmented Intelligence’ auction surpasses expectations
The event at Christie’s was intended to demonstrate and test the legitimacy of AI artwork within the high-end auction world. It was met with fierce criticism and enthusiasm from different parties. An online sale of AI-generated artwork at London’s auction house Christie’s has surpassed its initial earnings estimates by...
Offset gearing up for Russian show against UMG boycott
Next month, rapper and musician Offset will perform in Russia, despite his label Universal Music Group having boycotted the country since 2022 due to the invasion of Ukraine. Offset is gearing up to perform in Russia next month. He is scheduled to appear on stage at MTC Live Hall...
The true cost of being single
Free and thriving – or just paying more rent? Let’s break down the economics of singledom. Breathe a sigh of relief, for February is almost over. It’s that special time of year when couples throw cash at overpriced dinners, smugly split the Uber home, and post a well-lit shot of...
Thousands of musicians are going silent in protest against AI
A new ‘silent album’ featuring the likes of Kate Bush and Damon Albarn is taking aim at UK government plans that would allow tech companies to mine the work of creatives. Over a thousand artists, including Kate Bush and Annie Lennox, have come together to release a unique album – it’s...
Latest figures suggest Gen Z are less interested in live music
New data from global research company GWI indicates that young people are reducing the number of festivals they attend or avoiding them completely in 2025. It looks like live music could be on the decline, at least in the UK. New research by GWI suggests that Gen Z are less interested in live music than they were six or so years ago before the pandemic began. 19% of Gen...
Charli XCX wins five Brit Awards for Brat
Charli XCX won five Brit Awards this year, taking home best artist, album and song of the year. Her victory lap is a testament to authentic pop music and reflects Brat’s meteoric rise to mainstream success in 2024. The musician and artist Charli XCX has swept up the accolades at this year’s Brit Awards, taking home five trophies including best artist, album and song of the year for ‘Guess.’ While accepting...
Why did the BBC take down ‘Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone’?
The British broadcaster has pulled its documentary on life in Gaza after reports it had featured a child whose father was Hamas minister. Until these claims are verified, officials from the BBC say the documentary will stay off the air. A documentary featuring children’s perspective on Israel’s war in Gaza was pulled from BBC iPlayer in light of swirling accusations that the film’s narrator is the son of Hamas’ minister...
New trend sees TikTokers poke fun at millennial burger chains
The latest online generational feud is directed at ‘rustic’ millennial burger chains, with TikTokers hopping on to the trend to poke fun at all their distinct quirks. It’s funny, if not extremely accurate. Another week, another generational battle of cringe. The previous TikTok trend saw Gen Zers poking fun at cave divers and their apparent desire to fit into any gap imaginable, seemingly out of nowhere and for no particular...
