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.

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 …

Help them don’t shame them

The last time I heard of someone running around the streets naked the person needed and subsequently received medical help because they suffered a mental break. I hope that the man that was filmed …

Witness appeal after two commuters clash on east London train

An elderly man and a young man got into it as the District line train pulled into Aldgate East station around 9pm on Monday, 28 April. British Transport Police have released a video of the incident …

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to marry this week in private ceremony

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly getting married this week, though earlier reports claimed the pair were going to wait until May. In a surprise twist, it has also been claimed that the …

Cruel and unusual punishment: The torture of Clayton Lockett

Despite Oklahoma death row inmate Clayton Lockett dying during a botched execution, I doubt American states who rely on it will rethink their stance on the death penalty. It would be far too …

Columbus Short leaving Scandal TV drama

Columbus Short, who played Harrison on Scandal, will not be returning to the ABC series. Short has been involved in his own scandalous tales in real life so it shouldn’t come as a surprise. ABC …

Mum who beat daughter in Facebook video says she’s ready for jail

Helen Bartlett, the mother who allowed herself to be videoed beating her daughter so that it could be posted on Facebook says she doesn’t regret her actions. The beating which continued for 6 minutes …

Video of mum beating 12-year-old girl condemned

People all over the world are showing out on social media and it’s not all good. Everybody is happy to air their dirty laundry in public and be held up to ridicule or summary judgement. Take the …

New London home for Jay-Z and Beyonce

Hip-hop and R‘n’B royalty Jay-Z and Beyonce have just bought a massive £ 5.5 million London town house, it’s been reported. Last week, they announced their joint US stadium tour – possibly called …