The intern behind Spotify Wrapped was never given her dues
The popular round-up format has become a viral trend marking the end of a year. But many don’t know it was created by an intern in under three months. Is it even December if you don’t share your Spotify Wrapped? The music streaming platform launched Wrapped playlists in 2016, giving users...
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Opinion – Emily in Paris proves cliché tv shows are necessary
It’s the series you love to hate or vehemently hate to love. Riddled with predictable plotlines, exaggerated portrayals of life in the French capital, and no mention of the pandemic or economic inflation – it’s Emily in Paris. But does the show really deserve the scrutiny it gets? No other...
BRIT awards under fire for selecting all-male nominees
In 2021, it was announced that the annual ceremony would be foregoing the gender split for its best artist category. This year, however, only men are in the running. At a time when inclusivity is at the forefront of every conversation, you’d assume that companies, brands, and key industry...
How gaslighting became our word of the year in 2022
Gaslighting — defined as a particular kind of deception and psychological manipulation that causes you to question your own reality. It has been chosen by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as 2022’s word of the year, following ‘a 1740% increase’ in searches. The word itself arises from the 1938 thriller play...
How Batgirl’s failure poorly impacted Glasgow’s community
Months after the movie was infamously pulled, business owners in Glasgow are still getting the short end of the stick from film sets. After sinking £75 million and countless hours into the blockbuster Batgirl movie, Warner Bros shocked many by pulling the plug last summer. Not only had the...
Should we mix politics and sports?
As Qatar hosts the football world cup this year, many people have one issue - where the game is being held. But should we keep political happenings away from the pitch? In 2010, Sepp Blatter, the then-president of FIFA announced that Qatar would host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. While FIFA...
Why Megan Thee Stallion is more than just her milestones
After becoming the first Black woman to cover Forbes’ 30 under 30, the rapper is using her success as a foundation for important conversations that go beyond race. Megan Thee Stallion is on a winning streak that shows no signs of slowing. Since releasing her first single in 2016, the Texas-born rapper has won a Grammy for Best New Artist, launched countless number one hits, and is now the first Black...
France’s César film awards take stand against sexual violence
Movie stars and other members of the industry convicted of or facing possible prison time for sexual violence are being banned from the French Oscars ‘out of respect for the victims.’ Every year, when awards season rolls around, the world turns its attention to the glamorous red carpet looks, recognition of praise-worthy performances, and the inevitable drama it brings. In a post #MeToo Hollywood, however, the focus has increasingly shifted...
Opinion – Lydia Millen’s posts show severity of winter wealth gap
As the energy crisis in Britain continues to soar, many have spent the last few months contemplating how to afford staying warm this winter. Lydia Millen is not one of them. In the last two months alone, the UK has seen ‘the average energy bill cap’ double, the National Grid warning of imminent power blackouts to conserve energy, and the country opening the doors to its first...
Pallet ‘pop up’ shelters used to help combat homelessness
What if you could build a house in less than an hour? The US company Pallet has created a shelter that does just that in an effort to fight homelessness. It can be a huge task building homes. Planning, construction, and plumbing can take months and even years, with sizeable costs and materials required before you can start. These nifty temporary shelters from Pallet skip all of those obstacles, however,...
