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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.

Finally, the scientific proof that Santa doesn’t exist

Despite all the fuss about Santa Claus, the fact of the matter is that he doesn’t exist. Here are some reasons:1) No known species of reindeer can fly. BUT there are 300,000 species of living …

History, hidden in the streets of London?

Join Brother Tony Warner for a Blak Friday presentation: History, hidden in the streets of London? Let’s take a walk on the Black side! Brother Tony will challenge the bias in schools and …

Marley song is gay anthem

The Gay community has reportedly been using one of the greatest songs of reggae icon Bob Marley to imply that the legend and his contemporaries would have accepted their lifestyle. “No Woman, no …
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Mary Seacole to get statue

Jamaican nurse, Mary Seacole will finally be publically recognised next year when her statue is erected in Central London. After a five year campaign, Westminster council has given the go-ahead for …

70% of Jamaicans say no to gay rights

A shocking new poll commissioned by the Jamaica Gleaner has found that 70% of Jamaicans do not feel that gay people deserve civil rights. The poll finally puts an approximate number on the number of …
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R Kelly acquitted in child porn case

R. Kelly was acquitted of all charges on Friday 14 June after less than a day of deliberations in his child pornography trial, ending a six-year ordeal for the R&B superstar. A visibly stunned …
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Naomi Campbell gets community service

Naomi Campbell has been ordered to do 200 hours of community service over a bust-up with police at Heathrow’s Terminal 5. The supermodel appeared in court and admitted to charges relating to …

Sybil Phoenix honoured again

In 2008, Sybil Phoenix, a stalwart Lewisham foster carer and former ceremonial mayor was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her community work. She received an OBE. Sybil …
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Families face six year wait for social housing

Families who have their homes repossessed face a six-year wait for social housing, council leaders were warned today. People who lose their homes because they can no longer afford mortgage …
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R. Kelly’s defence team rests case

R. Kelly’s defence team have rested their case after two days of evidence. The defence offered no surprise witnesses or presented any new evidence, instead of relying on discrediting the …
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Plus sized people blamed for global warming

As if they didn’t already have enough problems to contend with, plus-sized people are now being blamed for global warming. British scientists say they use up more fuel to transport them around, and …

Coma victim from M1 crash dies

Model Kaya Bousquet, who was left in a coma after a horrific car crash on the MI motorway last week, has died. The 23-year-old died in hospital a week after two of her friends, 22-year-old club …
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