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.

Felix Dexter tribute to air on BBC on 17 November

BBC2 will pay tribute to comedic Felix Dexter, who passed away in October following a battle with multiple myeloma, a form of bone cancer. A 30-minute programme to honour the much loved comic will …

Weed smoking Miley Cyrus says stop violence at 2013 MTV EMAs

Miley Cyrus’s moves to stay forever relevant are working, ‘cos here I am blogging about her again. This time Miley’s attention seeking antics came on the red carpet at the MTV European Music …

Britons are stressed to the max survey reveals

Around 44% of British adults consider themselves to be suffering from stress, according to a study by BUPA. BUPA surveyed more than 10,000 Brits and found that 28% have experienced stress for more …

Female genital mutilation should be treated as child abuse report says

Genital mutilation (FGM) must be treated as child abuse and referred to the police a new report drawn up by professional bodies representing midwives, nurses, gynaecologists, and obstetricians …

Idris Elba makes it to Mandela movie premier despite asthma attack

Idris Elba almost didn’t make it to the premiere of his film Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom. Idris, who plays Mandela in the film, was on a plane getting ready to fly to a press conference …

Miley Cyrus does Lil Kim for Halloween and Hugh Hefner does Robin Thicke

It seems a week doesn’t go by that Miley Cyrus isn’t in the news for something. Smart girl doing all kinds of things to stay relevant even if people are sick of hearing about her. Do you …

Idris Elba will be Honoured with BAFTA LA Humanitarian Award

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) will honour Idris Elba with the LA Britannia Humanitarian Award at the 2013 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia …

Miley Cyrus gets her wig snatched by Sinead O’Connor

Miley Cyrus hit a nerve when she compared herself to veteran songstress Sinead O’Connor. Cyrus said that her video for Wrecking Ball was inspired by O’Connor’s Nothing Compares 2 U. Well that prompted …

Usain Bolt gets in the spirit for Oktoberfest in Germany

Usain Bolt took a break from his work commitments to enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. The fastest man in the world decided to dress up for the famous beer festival by wearing lederhosen at the …

New trial for Marissa Alexander

A Florida appeals court is ordering a new trial for a woman sentenced to 20 years to prison after she fired a warning shot at the ceiling during a dispute with her husband. Marissa Alexander, …

When is it the right time to live your life?

We are conditioned from early on that there is a time and place for everything. We go to school, we learn, we leave and get jobs, get married and make babies. That’s the matrix. Anybody who does …

VIDEO: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom preview

Idris Elba’s film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to a standing ovation for the cast, which features Idris in the title role. At a …