Chappell Roan’s merch highlights the true cost of fashion
The singer has faced backlash for high prices, but sustainable clothing comes at a cost. Chappell Roan has established herself as a no-holds-barred, unapologetic breed of celebrity. Despite being only 26-years-old, the singer has made headlines for speaking out against harassment and candidly sharing her struggles with mental health...
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Exploring the meaning of Mexico’s Dia de Muertos
Let's explore the emotional context of the 'Day of the Dead' celebrations a few days before they begin. It is not surprising that The Day of the Dead is the holiday for which Mexico is most internationally recognised. For some people, this celebration is a contradictory concept because it surrounds death...
Opinion – we should allow fans to mourn
Mourning is personal, not performative. Every now and then, the death of a public figure takes you by utter surprise. It’s a very different feeling to the heavy pit of sadness that comes from looking at your phone and seeing yet more war, genocide, and human suffering. These kinds of celebrity...
What Prague’s pub-crawl ban means for tourism
The new legislation is a blow for travellers looking for cheap, booze-filled nights out. For a certain type of tourist, Prague has long been synonymous with cheap beer, mediaeval charm, and a night out you’ll definitely forget. In fact, for many British party-goers, Prague has become a rite of passage. An...
Opinion – I’m sick of seeing people waste food on social media
Given the state of our world at present, why are content creators still going viral for making a show of mass-consumption and promoting throwaway culture when this is so blatantly in poor taste? Sometimes, I genuinely think that most of us don’t give a rat’s arse about what’s going on...
Liam Payne’s death has exposed the hypocrisy of online trolls
Last night, the internet exploded with tributes after news broke about the former One Direction star’s untimely death. In the few weeks before, social media users had been driving a hate campaign against him. Celebrity deaths typically elicit a strong emotional reaction from fans in digital spaces. In the case of...
Opinion – Tiny Desk revived our love of live music sessions
The virality of Tiny Desk sessions shows us that the public prefers a good live session. If you're a music fan, you've heard about the Tiny Desks, either because your favorite artist had a session or because once in your social media Feed, you discovered an artist you didn't know thanks to these sessions. And if you do not know, I’ll tell you a little about what is Tiny Desk is. This...
Has the world moved on from Euphoria?
It’s been five years since Euphoria first dazzled, shocked, and terrified us with its glitter-laden, trauma-soaked tales of teenage nihilism. The show became a cultural phenomenon, thanks in part to Zendaya’s searing performance and Sam Levinson’s high-octane vision of Gen Z chaos. But as the third season remains delayed by the pandemic, strikes, and the tragic death of fan-favourite Angus Cloud, the question lingers: does anyone actually need it anymore? What...
Opinion – Charli xcx’s ‘Brat’ was marketing genius
Dominating the summer was not enough for Charli xcx. She's back once again, announcing the remix version of her viral album Brat. It seems Charli xcx is not done dominating pop culture. Once again, she intends to influence the next season of the year with a new version of her album. This time, Charli will be joined by other artists on an album that is “Brat and it’s completely different but...
Stop shoving online therapy down our throats
i’m trying to watch YouTube in the bath. Go away I’m one BetterHelp ad away from bouncing my Pixel off the wall. Is it just me, or is anyone else being low key harassed by advertising for online therapy portals in 2024? It’s either that or male grooming kits. Perhaps my YouTube algorithm sees the amount of Manchester United rant content I consume and has decided I personally need an intervention. Either way,...
