‘Mayhem’ review: Gaga’s devilishly camp retrospective on her career and the cost of fame which will leave “Little Monsters” more than satisfied
Jasper Young reviews Lady Gaga's most recent release, 'Mayhem'.
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The art of comparing artists: damaging or complementary?
Jasper Young discusses the impacts of comparing artists.
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The Traitors: Uncloaked – The show that changed the face of podcasting
Get them, before they get you. Our favourite series of backstabbing, betrayal, and murder has triumphantly returned to our screens this January, bringing with it iconic one-liners and characters (we’re looking at you Linda) but also its riotously successful sister-podcast. Hosted by an intoxicatingly enthusiastic Ed Gamble, The Traitors: Uncloaked...
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Nativity! at 15: What a modern Christmas classic means to Coventry
As we settle down on our sofas this Christmas, Baileys in hand, festive crowns sliding off our heads, many of us will no doubt look for a festive classic to enjoy on the small screen. Some will shed a tear at a betrayed Emma Thompson in Love Actually, a few...
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Othello at the RSC: Stripped down to basics, but with a modern touch
When adapting Shakespeare for modern audiences, directors are faced with the gargantuan task of presenting a fresh spin on a piece of literature that not only has existed for centuries, but forms the bedrock of culture in British theatre. While many decide to reappropriate the material with a modern setting,...
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Pattie Gonia: The drag queen breaking new ground in the name of queer climate justice
Pattie Gonia, a drag queen from Nebraska, has made a name for themselves by fostering a community of over 1,000,000 queer environmentalists. Six years ago, they went viral for click-clacking her heels along a mountaintop trail. This internet fame helped them discover a unique intersection between the fight for both queer and climate justice – a marriage of their two great passions. At a time when extreme climate events, like the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, are leaving swathes of the US devastated, and anti-drag bills are being proposed across the nation, Patti fights for the protection of natural spaces for all, championing the need for the climate movement to be inclusive to all.
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Male university students “less macho” when living in mixed accommodation, study finds
Male students are “less macho” when sharing university accommodation with women, a joint study by Essex University and the University of Technology Sydney has found. Downing pints, flexing muscles, and jeering chants may all be – for better or worse – recognisable and often parodied features of university life. But...
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Festival Season 2024: another unforgettable summer
Jasper Young recaps this summer's festival season.
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From child prodigy to Olympic legend: A look back on the remarkable career of Tom Daley
Exceptional. Incredible. Iconic. These are just some of the words used to describe the astonishing life and career of Tom Daley upon the announcement of his retirement. Daley revealed that he would be retiring in an interview with British Vogue, describing the emotions he faced going into the Olympics knowing...
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Coventry Amazon workers narrowly vote against union recognition
Employees at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse have voted down the chance for union recognition. This historic motion would have seen the company recognise a union in the UK for the first time. They narrowly lost the majority needed to confirm recognition, falling short by just 28 votes The GMB is one...
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Wimbledon 2024: A Tournament to Remember
For two special weeks each year, the eyes of tennis fans everywhere are glued to the legendary grass courts of SW19. Thousands of visitors each year brace the elements of British summertime, sometimes queuing overnight for a chance to witness the very best tennis players do battle in the sport’s...
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Body, mind and earth: why students should garden this summer
Whilst many students this summer will be travelling, enrolled on internships, or preparing for the next year of study, lots will be faced with the prospect of endless spare time. Though it may be tempting to use this time bundled up in darkness, mindlessly scrolling until your eyes hurt and...
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Brat! Taylor Swift re-release denies Charli XCX UK No.1
Jasper Young discusses the effect of Taylor Swift's recent release of her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
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