January’s biggest tracks and albums
This year’s off to a strong start as January graces us with a multitude of great projects. Here’s our personal picks that we think are worth a listen. 2020 may be a train wreck so far, full of World War 3 memes, coronavirus spreading, and general tragedy, but there’s one...
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This year’s Super Bowl marks a new era of Latin representation
The 2020 Super Bowl halftime show put Latin performers centre stage, a win for diversity and inclusion in the face of Trump’s America. Have you watched the Super Bowl halftime show yet? No, seriously – have you watched it? I must admit, while I’m not the biggest fan of extravagant sporting...
Lady Gaga announces World: Together At Home concert
With a high calibre line up, Lady Gaga’s World: Together At Home concert will be offering a little entertainment in these dark times. I don’t know about you, but one of the biggest annoyances that’s come with Covid-19 is the cancellation of almost every single big event this year....
Rihanna co-curates i-D magazine’s 40th anniversary issue
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, i-D magazine has collaborated with Rihanna on its limited-edition issue featuring 43 inspirational women handpicked by the singer and business mogul. Rihanna has collaborated with i-D on a special creative project that makes the wait for her upcoming album that little bit easier to...
Megan Thee Stallion files lawsuit to get out of record label deal
After claiming that 1501 Certified Entertainment has been preventing the release of any new music, Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against the record label and has already been granted a temporary restraining order by a federal judge. Originally taking to Instagram Live to voice her frustrations with 1501...
Billie Eilish wins big at the Grammys
The eighteen-year-old picked up five Grammys this year, while Tyler The Creator won his first award for 2019’s IGOR. The Grammys are never without their controversies. In the past few years awards shows have been receiving much-deserved criticism for their white washing of accolades, frequently snubbing black artists and female musicians of...
BAFTAs 2020 winners & roundup
The winners of the 73rd British Academy film awards have been announced, and if you’ll pardon the expression, 1917 blew the opposition away. Following Ricky Gervais’ scathing routine at the Golden Globes last month, it’s safe to say Hollywood’s elite needed their egos massaging a little. Thankfully for them, the annual BAFTAs arrived in the nick of time over the weekend. But, as always with these...
Woody Allen’s abuse is everybody’s business
Hollywood actors who support female empowerment but bury their head in the sand about Woody Allen’s abuse allegations need to check themselves. Nothing in this world is definitive, and the Westphalian system of government relies on a presumption of innocence until proven guilty. But there are few things you can be pretty damn sure about. We can be pretty sure that that the sun is going to emit heat for...
Nicki Minaj to donate $25,000 to St Jude’s Home for Girls in Trinidad
Upon visiting her home country of Trinidad and Tobago where she took part in annual carnival celebrations, Nicki Minaj pledged a donation of $25,000 to St Jude’s Home for Girls. While spending time in the Caribbean, Nicki Minaj has decided to give back to her community by generously donating $25,000 to the St. Jude’s Home for Girls in her native country of Trinidad. Paying a visit to the home last Thursday,...
