Why has the Winter Olympic village run out of condoms?
Athletes in Italy have reportedly run out of condoms, which are offered out for free at the Olympic Village every year. More are ‘on the way’ say organisers, though athletes say the initial supply was unusually low. There’s a crisis happening at the Winter Olympic village in Italy, and...
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The 2026 Grammys weren’t afraid to get political
Outspoken celebrities criticised the government and ICE amid ongoing demonstrations in the US. But the consensus on politicising award shows has never held. By the time Bad Bunny won Album of The Year for his record DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS at the 2026 Grammys, it had already become clear that...
The BRIT school and the importance of accessible arts education
This year’s biggest Grammys winners all hail from the same state-run Croydon school. Their stories are a ‘brilliant celebration’ of free arts education. What do Olivia Dean, Raye, and Lola Young all have in common? Yes, they all won Grammys at this year’s awards, and yes, they all hail from...
What was Turning Point’s ‘All-American Halftime Show?’
Last weekend, the right-wing political organisation Turning Point hosted its own, alternative NFL Super Bowl LX halftime show in protest of Bad Bunny’s official stadium performance. The reviews were less than stellar. Turning Point USA, a right-wing political organisation founded by the late Charlie Kirk, has faced criticism and...
Saudi Arabia’s futuristic Neom project is being scaled back
The Neom megaproject, first announced in 2017, involved an ambitious plan to build a megacity that ran entirely on renewable energy on the edge of a desert. The project is now being scaled back over financial and sustainability concerns. Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city of Neom is officially in the process...
Why is Hollywood so obsessed with what women eat?
Jennifer Lawrence has consistently pushed back against the pressures of Hollywood and diet culture, yet it hasn’t been enough to stop the speculation and comments surrounding her body. Why are women put into different categories based solely on what they eat? Jennifer Lawrence first starred in the Hunger Games film...
Is the NFL taking a stance against Trump with Superbowl show?
The NFL chose known Bad Bunny and Greenday to perform at the Superbowl, two artists who are vehemently outspoken against Trump. Facing immense backlash from right-wing conservatives, the NFL remains unbothered. It looks an awful lot like an active stance against the Trump administration. On February 8th, Bad Bunny and Greenday will be gracing the stage at the NFL’s 60th Superbowl in Santa Clara, California. Each year, over 100 million viewers...
Opinion – women are the villains of the Beckham family drama
From Meghan Markle comparisons to scathing ‘boy mum’ memes, why are we always so quick to assume that women are the problem? I was on my way home from work when Brookyln Peltz-Beckham dropped a 700-word (yes, I checked) bomb of an Instagram story this week. Frantically refreshing my Wi-Fi connection at each tube stop, I was – along with the rest of the nation – caught in a cultural chokehold. It’s no...
Is The Traitors a crucible for unconscious bias?
The show is beloved nationwide, and has since spread overseas. But the experiences of Black contestants consistently mirror everyday life. Are you affronted by the suggestion that The Traitors – arguably Britain’s most beloved TV show – has an unconscious bias problem? If yes, you’re probably ignorant to the ways in which racial bias constantly shapes society. By which I mean, you’re probably white. You may think this claim ‘too woke’, or ‘overblown’....
BBC set to make shows for YouTube in new deal
Amidst Trump’s legal threats and a waning Gen Z audience, the BBC is hoping to gain back some much-needed goodwill with a landmark new YouTube deal. The BBC has struck a deal with YouTube to make brand new content tailored specifically for the digital platform. It comes after months of turmoil for the BBC. Its editing blunder in November saw US president Donald Trump launch a multi-billion dollar lawsuit, and...
