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“Stories of resistance”: how Live Magazine is giving women a stage to storytelling
Applause moment. April 7, 2025. Image: Jane Matheson At a recent edition of Live Magazine, a one-night-only journalism show where nothing is recorded, on April 7th 2025, held at Reid Hall at the Columbia University campus in Paris, six women took the stage, one after another, each telling a different story. Some were joyful, some… Read More…
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The digital runway: how influencers and online communities are redefining fashion’s future
In a world where trends appear and go as rapidly as a viral post, fashion’s traditional gatekeepers now share the stage with a new generation of tastemakers: influencers and online communities. This is more than a change; it is a revolution, transforming the entire fabric of how we discover, consume, and engage in fashion. Fashion… Read More…
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The insights of Gen Z students specialising in film on their journey into the industry
For Gen Z university students, the workforce that they will enter is one on the verge of significant change, especially for creative industries. Three students studying at Goldsmiths, University of London, specialising in film within their degrees, either in experimental film, screen fiction, or documentary filmmaking, have offered a window into their world in order… Read More…
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The best music of 2025 so far: rising stars and must-hear albums
The year is still young, but 2025 has given us some incredible music. Here is a look at the best sounds shaping the industry right now. New music from new artists, predicted to be successful: High Fashion – Addison Rae (February 14th, 2025) The TikTok sensation is almost a pop star with yet another catchy… Read More…
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Fast fashion’s global impact: how the UK is paving the way for overconsumption
“I go shopping every season to renew my closet,” says Yasmin Soltan, a 20-year-old student in London. Like millions of young consumers, Yasmin has embraced the fast fashion cycle, where clothes are bought cheaply and frequently, only to be tossed out or left in the back of the wardrobe when the next trend arrives. The… Read More…
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The rise of muted palettes in cinema: 5 movies and shows that left us uninspired
Following the recent release of ‘Wicked,’ the discourse around colour grading in cinema has become more prevalent than ever. Today’s films and TV shows frequently lack the rich vibrancy that once defined Hollywood’s Golden Age in the 20th century. As more productions adopt uniform colour grading techniques, we drift further from the beloved Technicolor aesthetics… Read More…
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Seven reasons why Yellowjackets season 3 is its most intense and shocking chapter yet
As Yellowjackets Season 3 continues to unravel its twisted web of secrets, fans are bracing for what the cast and writers have called the most jaw-dropping season finale yet. With each passing episode, the tension mounts, the mysteries deepen, and the lines between past and present blur in even more disturbing ways. What started as… Read More…
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Flamenco and its influence on contemporary fashion
Flamenco is one of Spain’s most recognisable cultural expressions, yet its roots and influences are often overlooked. Whilst it’s celebrated worldwide for its dynamic rhythms, soulful melodies, and dramatic dance, the deep Andalusian history behind flamenco is less understood. Since the 2000s, flamenco’s influence has stretched far beyond music and dance — it has made… Read More…
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Is Gen Z witnessing the end of the golden age of streaming?
As the streaming landscape undergoes significant transformation, a pertinent question arises: Do members of Gen Z perceive these changes as signalling the end of the golden age of streaming? To explore this, we explored Gen Z’s content consumption habits, preferences, and their reactions to the evolving streaming environment. Unlike previous generations that leaned heavily on… Read More…
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It’s not just a kiss: how intimacy coordinators are redefining safety and creativity in Hollywood
“It was a full-circle moment to become an intimacy coordinator because it meant becoming the person I never had and needed in that room as an actor.” – Samantha Murray Once, actors had to navigate intimate scenes alone. Now, an industry shift is ensuring they are no longer left unprotected. Before intimacy coordinators, actors were… Read More…
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