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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.

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Boy with ‘elephant’ legs fighting for his life

Doctors in Peta, Uganda, are appealing for help to save the life of a boy suffering from a rare condition which caused his legs to swell up and resemble those of an elephant. Vincent Oketch is …

Man sells Trayvon Martin target image for target practice

An unidentified entrepreneur admits he was trying to profit from Trayvon Martin’s death by selling gun range targets featuring the teen whose death has sparked a nationwide controversy. Orlando …

Whitney Houston’s family to star in reality show

Whitney Houston’s teenage daughter will star in a reality TV show that follows the family of the deceased singer as they cope with her sudden death earlier this year. The Lifetime channel …

Nomasonto “Mshoza” Mnisi – what were you thinking?

This is a video interview featuring Soweto-born singer, Nomasonto Mnisi, commonly known as Mshoza. In this interview, Mshoza talks openly about bleaching her skin and admits she wants to be as white …

6-year-old suspended for sexual harassment

A six-year-old boy has been suspended from school for three days after he told a girl “I’m sexy and I know it”. D’Avonte Meadows is accused of sexual harassment after singing …

Zimmerman’s website raised $200000 in donations

George Zimmerman received $204,000 in donations to his legal fund, his lawyer said Thursday, a disclosure that could land the neighborhood watch volunteer back in jail. Attorney Mark O’Mara told …

Bin Laden death used as political weapon in Obama re-election campaign

The killing of Osama bin Laden, first presented as a moment of national unity by President Barack Obama, has now become political weapon. Obama’s re-election campaign is portraying his risky decision …
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Brandy admits fake marriage was the biggest mistake of her career

R&B singer Brandy blames herself for her fall from grace in the early 2000s and admits faking her marriage after falling pregnant was the “biggest mistake” of her career. The Boy Is …
Mark Duggan

Eyewitness video of Mark Duggan police shooting

The BBC has obtained footage of the aftermath of the police shooting of Mark Duggan, whose death in north London sparked the 2011 summer riots. Mark Duggan was killed during a pre-planned operation …

Clarks and Trojan to celebrate 40 years with free downloads

To celebrate 40 years of the Originals Desert Trek and the boot’s role in Jamaican culture, British shoe manufacturer Clarks has teamed with reggae label Trojan Records to produce new songs promoting …
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Kim Kardashian introduces Kanye West to her family

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian added fuel to rumours that the two are indeed more than friends as the socialite introduced the rapper to her family. Kim, 31, and Kanye, 34, were pictured leaving …
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50 Cent sued for allegedly stealing old R&B sample

Rapper 50 Cent is being sued by a producer who alleges the star sampled a song by The Persuaders without permission. Robert Poindexter, who worked on a number of tracks for the 1970s R&B group, …
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