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.

Healthcare regulators to classify e-cigarettes as medicines

Electronic cigarettes are to be classed as medicines under new proposals to tighten up the regulation of nicotine-containing products. From 2016, they will be licensed and regulated as an aid to quit …

50 Cent drama, Power gets greenlight

Straz, who brought us the amazing Spartacus series, have given the greenlight to eight episodes of rapper turned actor, Curtis Jackson’s aka 50 Cent’s drama, Power. The series is executive …

Campbell-Brown’s failed drug test blown out of proportion says source

Reports of Jamaican superstar Veronica Campbell-Brown’s failed drug test might have been blown way out of proportion, according to the Jamaica Observer. It reports that a well-placed source …

Veronica Campbell-Brown fails dope tests and ban for Dominique Blake

Veronica Campbell-Brown tests positive for banned substance The Jamaican Gleaner reported on Friday that track star Veronica Campbell-Brown has tested positive for a banned substance. According …

94-year-old Nelson Mandela seriously ill in hospital

South African former president Nelson Mandela is seriously ill in hospital where he is being treated for a recurrence of a lung infection. The news was announced on the Nelson Mandela website. A …

Rihanna Tours Coco Chanel’s Apartment

When Rihanna hit Paris on the French leg of her Diamonds tour she got the chance to hang out in the iconic home of Coco Chanel. In true RiRi fashion, she took to Instagram to document the day, taking …

Lewisham raised author Malorie Blackman named Britain’s Children’s Laureate

Lewisham raised author Malorie Blackman, OBE, was named Britain’s Children’s Laureate this week. A former scriptwriter for TV drama Byker Grove, she is the author of more than 60 books for …

Scandal star Kerry Washinton – Notable career roles

Scandal star Kerry Washington talks about notable moments in her career at a cover shoot for Parade. Kerry reminisces about her portrayals in Ray and Django Unchained, where she played Jamie …

Doc Brown Rap 101

I’ve watched this video almost a dozen times.But I need to stop now cos, I’m talking in rhymes.Sitting here listening and my head just bops.I look mega stupid, so I really need to …

Time to revoke all ghetto passes – not just English Frank’s

Previously on ‘Black Twitter’: English Frank said some racist stuff and black folks got their feelings hurt. Some even threatened to run up in English Frank’s yard. Meanwhile, on …

Drunk in front of a crowd English Frank channels his inner racist

UK rapper English Frank caused outrage on Twitter for two days when a video of him making racist comments to a security guard was discovered. The recording was taken at the Hip Hop Isn’t Dead …

Snoop Lion talks about ‘Reincarnated,’ changing his name, and smoking weed

Opening in select theaters on 15 March is the new music documentary Reincarnated about Snoop Dogg. The movie follows artist Snoop Dogg as he travels to Jamaica to record his first reggae album, …