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An illustrated album cover showing Taylor Swift in a jeweled costume, lying in water with her arms raised. She is wearing sparkling accessories and makeup, with the title text “The Life of a Showgirl” in bold, glittery letters across the image.

An illustrated album cover showing Taylor Swift in a jeweled costume, lying in water with her arms raised. She is wearing sparkling accessories and makeup, with the title text “The Life of a Showgirl” in bold, glittery letters across the image.

What is The Life of a Showgirl?

Is the Life of a Showgirl all sparkles and spotlights or is there more behind the costume?

Rhianna Dankwa

Oct 32 min read

George Daniel, bald with a mustache, in a dark suit and light shirt stands beside a smiling Charli XCX with dark hair wearing a white off-the-shoulder wedding dress and veil. They are both looking forward, and Charli is holding a white floral bouquet. Other partially visible individuals are in the background.

George Daniel, bald with a mustache, in a dark suit and light shirt stands beside a smiling Charli XCX with dark hair wearing a white off-the-shoulder wedding dress and veil. They are both looking forward, and Charli is holding a white floral bouquet. Other partially visible individuals are in the background.

Charli XCX Marries George Daniel in Intimate London Ceremony

Pop star Charli XCX and George Daniel of The 1975, have officially tied the knot in London.

Luke Thompson

Jul 202 min read

A black and white photo of Justin Bieber tattooed, with a shaved head sitting on a floral-patterned couch. He is holding a baby upside down above his head. The baby is wearing a diaper, and only its legs and lower torso are visible at the top of the image. Bieber is looking directly at the camera.

A black and white photo of Justin Bieber tattooed, with a shaved head sitting on a floral-patterned couch. He is holding a baby upside down above his head. The baby is wearing a diaper, and only its legs and lower torso are visible at the top of the image. Bieber is looking directly at the camera.

Justin Bieber’s 'SWAG' - Love It or Hate It

Justin Bieber's seventh studio album "SWAG" is like Marmite; you either love it or hate it.

Rhianna Dankwa

Jul 123 min read

The image shows Taylor Swift sitting on a white floor, surrounded by several of her album covers arranged in a semi-circle around her. She is wearing a light blue short-sleeved top, light-wash wide-leg jeans, and white sneakers. She has long, wavy brown hair and is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile. The album covers visible include "1989 (Taylor's Version)", "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)", "Red (Taylor's Version)", and others.

The image shows Taylor Swift sitting on a white floor, surrounded by several of her album covers arranged in a semi-circle around her. She is wearing a light blue short-sleeved top, light-wash wide-leg jeans, and white sneakers. She has long, wavy brown hair and is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile. The album covers visible include "1989 (Taylor's Version)", "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)", "Red (Taylor's Version)", and others.

“I Finally Own My Work”: Taylor Swift Reclaims Her Legacy in $300M Deal

Taylor Swift is now the owner of her first six studio albums in a $300m deal.

Luke Thompson

Jun 22 min read

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The two men are on stage with green lighting. A man wearing a black and white mask covering his entire face. He was a black bucket hat and is wearing a tracksuit. He holds a microphone to his lips in his left hand while pointing his right hand in front of him and holding a water bottle. In the background, a man in all black with a black balaclava and black sunglasses plays an electric guitar. Drums are behind the first man.

The two men are on stage with green lighting. A man wearing a black and white mask covering his entire face. He was a black bucket hat and is wearing a tracksuit. He holds a microphone to his lips in his left hand while pointing his right hand in front of him and holding a water bottle. In the background, a man in all black with a black balaclava and black sunglasses plays an electric guitar. Drums are behind the first man.

The Skinner Brothers, Baring Their Soul, Boy

The Skinner Brothers have made waves in accessibility within music, yet no one is talking about it. Why?

Liz Kieran

A concert at a stadium at night. Hundreds of fans are watching, only their silhouette is visible. Five people are on stage: a cellist, a drummer and three people playing the electric guitar. The lights are red. In the background are road lights.

A concert at a stadium at night. Hundreds of fans are watching, only their silhouette is visible. Five people are on stage: a cellist, a drummer and three people playing the electric guitar. The lights are red. In the background are road lights.

Ticket Touts: The New Epidemic?

Ticket touts and scams are plaguing the music industry. I should know, I've just been a victim of one.

Liz Kieran

Film poster for Wicked: For Good. In the bottom left, "WICKED" is in large ombre green to pink with "FOR GOOD" in smaller gold font. The date "NOVEMBER 21" is in even smaller font in white. Behind the film title is Jonathan Bailey in an elaborate dark green military-style jacket and trousers with extensive gold detailing. In the centre of the poster is Ariana Grande in a blue cinderella-like dress, shining tiara and holding a silver sceptre. Next to her is Cynthia Erivo, in green skin tone, wearing a black witch costume with a witches hat holding a broom in her right hand. On the right-hand-side is Michelle Yeoh wearing a blue and black dress with silver detailing. Her left arm is raised as she holds white orb. Behind her is Jeff Goldblum in a suit, light green detailed waistcoat, green trousers, a black jacket with red roses on it and pointy green shoes. He holds a dark green top hat in his right hand. The background is inside a gold and green castle with a yellow brick road and pink

Film poster for Wicked: For Good. In the bottom left, "WICKED" is in large ombre green to pink with "FOR GOOD" in smaller gold font. The date "NOVEMBER 21" is in even smaller font in white. Behind the film title is Jonathan Bailey in an elaborate dark green military-style jacket and trousers with extensive gold detailing. In the centre of the poster is Ariana Grande in a blue cinderella-like dress, shining tiara and holding a silver sceptre. Next to her is Cynthia Erivo, in green skin tone, wearing a black witch costume with a witches hat holding a broom in her right hand. On the right-hand-side is Michelle Yeoh wearing a blue and black dress with silver detailing. Her left arm is raised as she holds white orb. Behind her is Jeff Goldblum in a suit, light green detailed waistcoat, green trousers, a black jacket with red roses on it and pointy green shoes. He holds a dark green top hat in his right hand. The background is inside a gold and green castle with a yellow brick road and pink

Strength & Boundaries: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Emotional Journey on the Wicked: For Good Tour

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's real-life friendship runs deeper than their on-screen partnership in Wicked: For Good.

Luke Thompson

Thousands of people in a football stadium with their hands in the air. The foreground is slightly blurry.

Thousands of people in a football stadium with their hands in the air. The foreground is slightly blurry.

Personalisation in Sports

How accessible are our sports teams? And are our sporting apps really all that?

Izzy Jubb

A zoom in on a branch of a Christmas tree with a golf treble clef ornament hanging on the branch. Underneath it is gold ribbon wrapping around the tree.

A zoom in on a branch of a Christmas tree with a golf treble clef ornament hanging on the branch. Underneath it is gold ribbon wrapping around the tree.

Is There A Right Time to Listen To Christmas Music?

Is November too early to listen to Christmas music? Should we wait until 1 December?

Rhianna Dankwa

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