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Feb62023 by Evgeniia KuprinaNo Comments

The journey of Harry Styles: from X-Factor to the Grammys

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Harry Styles wins two more Grammy nominations and remains one of the most popular artists of modern generation. Here is what you need to know about his journey. Image credit: Ekaterina Egorova (used with permission) Yet another magnificent night falls onto 21st century’s music industry and all stars were shining bright. The constellations of them were there, at 65th Grammys 2023, giving another sparkle for Harry Styles. Styles won two more Grammy’s nominations last night (5 February), bypassing Beyoncé with an album of the year. The BBC reported: “This year, Harry Styles took the crown, with Grammy voters recognising the slick, radio-friendly pop of his third record Harry's House.” As Billboard acknowledged, these are his first nominations in Big Fou

Big Boys season two will have moments of pathos

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Jack Rooke gives an exclusive interview at Westminster World. He talks about the series Big Boys on Channel 4 and reveals what we should expect in the upcoming season two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHjiIhUzBAM Jack Rooke talks about Big Boys season two on Channel 4 that will be shown next year. Credits to: Mellina Shahrom and Hera Kruja Jack Rooke is the writer and creator of Big Boys. It is a sitcom that has been positively praised. It stars Dylan Llewellyn and Jon Pointing, who live together in 2013 and are university students in their first year. Jack, who is Llewellyn's character, is a semi-fictionalized version of Rooke. The series tackles grief and mental health issues in a light and funny way. The first season was shown on 26 May 2022 and it can be watched ...

Dec52022 by Emmanuelle LemoineNo Comments

Balenciaga called out for new Gift Shop campaign

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©Emmanuelle Lemoine Spanish high-couture brand Balenciaga is under fire for its recent Spring-Summer 2023 Gift Shop campaign amid child-abuse allegations. The photos – which have now been removed – showed children holding teddy bear bags styled with BDSM gear. Creative designer Demna Gvasalia joined the eponymous brand in 2015 and has successfully upheld its legacy whilst adding his innovative touch. The Georgian designer was in Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022. However, the tables seem to have turned. Both the brand and Demna are facing backlash following not just one, but two controversial campaigns. The first issue of contention is the Spring-Summer 2023 Gift Shop photoshoot. Children are photographed either holding or standing next to the new teddy bear bags.

Channel 4’s Big Boys is coming back, and it is better than ever

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The series got renewed for a second season in August 2022 and is scheduled to premiere in 2023. The first broadcast was on 26 May this year and is available on All 4. Source: Channel 4 Jack Rooke gives an exclusive interview at Westminster World. He talks about the series Big Boys on Channel 4 and reveals what we should expect in the upcoming season two. Jack also spoke about Big Boys season two. During those episodes, we will watch more stories being developed regarding the other characters. In contrast, the main focus remains on the main ones. https://youtu.be/KHjiIhUzBAM Credit: Mellina Shahrom and Besmira Kruja Jack Rooke said: “I think it’s just going to be a bit more expansive. I want to sort of delve into some of the other characters' back stories and for it to feel

Nov72022 by Alexia GeorgievaNo Comments

Late Jamal Edwards to be awarded MITS 2022 for outstanding contribution to UK’s music industry

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Grammy-nominated Jorja Smith and 2022 Best New Artist Brit Award winner Little Simz will perform at tonight’s Music Industry Trusts (MITS) Award posthumously honouring Jamal Edwards MBE at The Grosvenor House Hotel. Credit: Flickr (CC) This year’s Music Industry Trusts (MITS) Award will honour late Jamal Edwards MBE’s (24 August 1990 - 20 February 2022) impact on culture in Britain and contribution to the music industry as a DJ, music entrepreneur and founder of the music platform SBTV. The channel has launched some of the careers of Britain’s most known artists such as Dave, Ed Sheeran, Stormzy and others. Jamal will be the youngest recipient of the award, showcasing his 31 years of achievements and his indelible mark on the industry and the lives and careers of multiple a

Feb122022 by Madi ApthorpeNo Comments

Jimmy Carr’s Holocaust Joke Explained

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Jimmy Carr, a comedian often known for his outrageous comedy, has stirred up controversy following his recent Netflix special, His Dark Material. Roma Holocaust, History Today, 2010. Source: Galerie Bilderwelt What did he say? In a Netflix special that came out on Christmas Day 2021, Carr said: “When people talk about the Holocaust, they talk about the tragedy and horror of 6 million Jewish lives being lost to the Nazi war machine. But they never mention the thousands of Gypsies that were killed by the Nazis. No one ever wants to talk about that, because no one ever wants to talk about the positives.” Carr has defended his words by saying it's educational, and he is in fact poking fun at the fact that most people don’t know about GRT (Gypsy Roma Travellers), homosexual, d

Harry Styles shows gender free fashion on Vogue

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Harry Styles is the first male in 127 years to be on the cover of US Vogue. He also became the first to appear solo and he has done so wearing a stunning Gucci gown. Picture by Tyler Mitchell, December 2020 US Vogue cover. Courtesy of Condé Nast. After conservative commentator Candace Owens in the Us slammed Vogue and Styles for wearing a dress and skirts in the photoshoot, actress Olivia Wilde was one of the many voices together with Zach Braff and Elijah Wood jumping to defend his gender-blurring style. https://twitter.com/RealCandaceO/status/1327691891303976961 Retweeting images of the terrific shoot, Owens criticised the magazine, calling Styles’ look and outfit “an outright attack” and asked Vogue to “bring back manly men.” The former One Direction singer has r

Free School Meals: Necessity amidst Coronavirus?

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Marcus Rashford has persuaded the government to invest a large amount of money into the Free School Meals (FSM) scheme. Photo credited by Halima Ahcene Djaballah UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson called Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford to donate more than £400m for low-income families from early Christmas. So what is the FSM scheme exactly? FSM is a deal for children to receive free school meal vouchers for out of term time. This is thought to help financially deprived households through these challenging times. As well as free meals, the vouchers also consist of health start, education and holiday clubs. How will this affect hard-hit families due to Coronavirus? Omar Farooq (29), a teacher of a school in North West London, told Westminster World how he fe

Apr142020 by Editor2No Comments

How influencers make money on social media? || Explainer video

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You probably already heard about influencers and them earning cash by being active on social media. You perhaps also follow at least one of them. But did you ever wonder how they do it? And if you can be one as well? Then let's look at our explainer video to find out more! https://youtu.be/Dn05IOFAziU

Londoners criticise Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview

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Young Londoners have criticised the royal family, following allegations linking Prince Andrew on the sexual assault of Virginia Guiffre in 2001. “We look up to the royal family, but now things happened, it raised our concern.” said Laura Matthews, 23. The recent allegations certainly damaged the royal ́s reputation, as more doubts are being raised to what happens behind closed doors. “They (The Royal Family) should have a certain level of integrity, but with this, maybe they have lost it.” By Alice Khaan, 31. For young Londoners power dynamics are considered to be a major reason why, often male members of the establishment are convinced that they can abuse their position for sexual advances. “It’s just like power dynamics I guess.I think it’s just how the world works now, if you