Why is DaBaby being dropped from festivals?
Rapper DaBaby has come under fire for a burst of homophobic comments during one of his shows, causing multiple festivals to suddenly pull him from their line-ups. Nearly two weeks ago, DaBaby performed at Rolling Loud Miami festival, where he denounced the LGBTQ+ community and those who were HIV-positive...
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Opinion – Blizzard’s lawsuit is part of a wider cultural issue
Activision and Blizzard have faced massive lawsuits and sexual harassment accusations from a tidal wave of female employees. It is horrific - but not an isolated incident. Employees at Blizzard have staged a walk out and social media strike over recent allegations of sexual harassment and a ‘frat boy’...
You decide – should we still be supporting Kanye West?
As Kanye’s upcoming album DONDA faces inevitable delays and he rents out a room in the Mercedes-Benz stadium for over $1 million USD a day, should we still be backing him as an artist and public figure? Kanye West – producer, fashion designer, artist – has been causing a...
Opinion – Gen Z is invoking the carefree spirit of the 90s
Y2K fashion is on the rise and musicians are striving to create a happier 90s sound. Gen-Z is bringing positivity to the troubled, modern world they’ve found themselves in. Kids of the 90s and early 2000s had it made. Crop tops, bucket hats, tie-dye, beaded bracelets, and fluffy anything was...
New initiative demands we confront the lack of female safety at gigs
In light of UN data revealing that 40% of womxn under 40 have been sexually harassed at UK music events, Safe Spaces Now is calling for commitment to meaningful action and better condemnation of abusive behaviour within the industry. Since one of the most resonant cases of violence against womxn...
This lake in Argentina has turned bright pink
A lagoon in Argentina’s southern Patagonia region has turned an alarming pink colour, reportedly due to pollution caused by a chemical intended to preserve prawns. Forget the Red Sea, it’s all about the pink sea these days. At least, that’s the current situation in Argentina, where an entire lagoon has...
Opinion – Britney is a pop idol turned women’s rights icon
Some might say this headline is a stretch, but it’s undeniable that Britney’s conservatorship case has shed light on two very important topics. You may have noticed #FreeBritney trending numerous times across social media in the last year. Even if social media isn’t your thing, you’ve likely stumbled upon a news story or two about Britney’s ongoing court appeal. There is reason behind the diligent media coverage on the world’s favourite...
Euros 2020 final confirms racism is very much alive in UK
Several players from England's national football team are being bombarded with racial abuse after a difficult loss at Wembley Stadium. On Sunday night, 31 million people watched from across the nation as the winner of the Euro 2020 final was decided in a penalty shootout. Within minutes of England’s loss, racist abuse began appearing on the social media pages of the Black English players who took the deciding penalties. Overnight in...
Opinion – media still has a problem with authentic representation
Modern media is struggling to properly represent the LGBTQ+ and LatinX communities in both film and television. In an increasingly diverse society, how is the genuine portrayal of important groups still causing problems for pop culture? The UK has steadily become more diverse over the last few decades, with less of us identifying as ‘White British’ than ever before. As a result, the media and popular culture has had...
UK industry group calls for carbon assessments before all new builds
In a bid to address the construction industry’s growing carbon footprint, a group of UK architects, developers, and contractors have called for compulsory emission assessments before all future builds. Though most of us are now savvier to the inner workings of industries and how they affect climate change, thousands walk past the construction sites of high-rise offices and new build apartments every day without so much as a second glance. Infuriating...
