Zoe Kravitz was ‘too urban’ for The Dark Knight Rises
Zoë Kravitz was denied an audition for a small part in the critically acclaimed Christopher Nolan-directed The Dark Knight Rises. Why? I hear you ask. Because of the colour of her skin …
Popular Culture: Conversations that matter
A popular culture hub for the issues, events, and cultural moments shaping our world right now. In this category, we delve into the deeper aspects of popular culture, examining the impact of fast fashion, the effects of over-tourism, the significance behind global awareness days, the release of influential books, and evolving narratives within Black culture and beyond.
From headlines to hashtags, Popular Culture dives into the conversations that spark change and reflection. Here, you’ll find thoughtful commentary, critical reviews, and stories that connect the personal to the political — because culture isn’t just what we consume. It’s what we live, question, and carry forward.
Kanye and Kim on Time’s “100 Most Influential People” list
Time Magazine has released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world and Kanye West sits in the number one spot.
The list is comprised of a selection of people who are blazing …
Kanye West shows the Brit Awards that Britain’s got black talent
Whenever Kanye causes a stir in the media I’m one of the first to side eye and question his bad decisions but his performance at the Brit Awards has to be applauded. This is coming from someone who …
Street Boys of Jamaica
Jamaica has a population of 2.7 million people and 1.1 million people live below the poverty line. It’s no wonder then that some young children are the breadwinners for their families, often weaving …
Jamaica looks set to legalise ganga
The Jamaican cabinet has approved a bill to legalise the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
The bill appears to be full-on decriminalisation and legalisation: The country is eliminating …
Piers Morgan sticks his nose into the N-word debate
Piers Morgan wrote an article for the ‘Daily Fail’ suggesting that if Black Americans want the N-word to die, they will have to kill it themselves. Asking black folks to stop using that word is …
Red Bull Culture Clash: Rebel Sound slews the opposition
Rebel SoundSource: Twitter
The Red Bull Culture Clash event at Earls Court on 30 October, was the best event I’ve experienced in a long time. The fact that I watched the event on live stream …
Boy Better Know go to Jamaica to learn about Sound Clash
To prepare for the Red Bull Culture Clash 2014, Red Bull sent UK Grime crew Boy Better Know (BBK) to Jamaica to find inspiration and to learn more about Sound Clashing. BBK were winners at the Red …
Marissa Alexander supporters plan ‘Stand Our Ground Week’ protests
Remember Marissa Alexander? She was the woman who was sentenced to 20 years in prison after she fired a warning shot at the ceiling during a dispute with her husband.
Marissa’s new court hearing will …
Columbus Short tells his side of things
Columbus Short has had a weird year; I think we can all agree on that. But what happened? From being charged for misdemeanour spousal battery, aggravated assault and losing his job on Scandal, Short …
Help to bring back our girls – just don’t over stay your welcome
People around the world have been showing support for the plight of the Nigerian girls that were taken from a secondary school by extremist group Boko Haram. Activists have been taking part in …
Autographed Usain Bolt running shoes worth £20,000 stolen
Usain Bolt vowed to make it up to a fan after a framed pair of running spikes signed by the Olympic champion, were stolen from an industrial site on Gloucester Road, Croydon.
Bolt tweeted the about …