IVE Empathy Review
IVE returns with their third EP, EMPATHY, an album that continues their exploration of diverse sounds while staying true to their signature polished, high-energy pop.
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Yves LOOP Review
Yves’s debut solo EP, LOOP, is a bold and introspective statement—one that feels like both a departure and an evolution.
Not Your Super Woman- review
Enter Joyce and her daughter Erica sitting in airport waiting for their flight to Guyana to scatter Joyce's mothers ashes. The generation ga is loud from the jump, Joyce getting short at the workers who are just doing their job and Erica embarrassed and apologetic on behalf of her mother.
Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew - review
Imagine if the famous quote. "life is like a box of chocolates" from Forrest Gump but the chocolates was swapped with a bouquet of flowers ? Yeah that's how I felt watching Coral Wylie's debut play Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew at the Bush Theatre.
Psychic Fever: What's Happenin Review
PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE has consistently showcased a strong musical identity since their debut.
WayV: Frequency EP Review
WayV returns with their sixth mini-album FREQUENCY, bringing a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and classic K-pop influences that feel both nostalgic and fresh.
XLOV Imma Be EP Review
XLOV has made a notable entrance into the K-pop scene with their debut single album, "Imma Be" released on January 7, 2025.
Hope Tala: The Mini Tour
The O2 Academy Islington was packed out, and the energy in the room felt soft but expectant. The kind of crowd that came to feel something, not just hear songs they already loved.
Minnie HER: Debut EP Review
J: The First Album Review
After years of anticipation, NCT 127 and DJJ member Jaehyun has finally made his official solo debut with J: The First Album, released on under SM Entertainment.
NMIXX FE304 Break Out Review
NMIXX continues to refine their signature “MIXX Pop” sound with their second mini-album, Fe3O4: Break, released on January 15, 2024.
Is Our Love For Reality TV Affecting Our Real Life Friendships?
In all of the studies that I read around Gen Z and the topic of loneliness, a lot of the onus is placed on the excessive use of social media. Essentially they conclude that we are chronically online and that is why an overwhelming majority of 16-25 year olds are experiencing loneliness like no other generation.
According to Cigna, a US-based healthcare insurance company, 70% of Gen Z feel lonely. When I first read the statistics I wasn’t surprised. I understand why the effects of doom scrolling
According to Cigna, a US-based healthcare insurance company, 70% of Gen Z feel lonely. When I first read the statistics I wasn’t surprised. I understand why the effects of doom scrolling
Marsai Martin’s ‘No Black Pain’ Commitment Leads the Way for Authentic Black Female Cinematic Representation
Marsai Martin’s ‘No Black Pain’ Commitment Leads the Way for Authentic Black Female Cinematic Representation
Marsai Martin is the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history for her film ‘Little’, produced under her production company Genius Entertainment. Now, the Black-ish star has committed to a ‘No Black Pain’ policy for her production company’s cinematic and television projects. She has recently announced that she will be executive producing and starring in a Disney comedy series call
Marsai Martin is the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history for her film ‘Little’, produced under her production company Genius Entertainment. Now, the Black-ish star has committed to a ‘No Black Pain’ policy for her production company’s cinematic and television projects. She has recently announced that she will be executive producing and starring in a Disney comedy series call
Not Your Super Woman- review
Enter Joyce and her daughter Erica sitting in airport waiting for their flight to Guyana to scatter Joyce's mothers ashes. The generation ga is loud from the jump, Joyce getting short at the workers who are just doing their job and Erica embarrassed and apologetic on behalf of her mother.
Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew - review
Imagine if the famous quote. "life is like a box of chocolates" from Forrest Gump but the chocolates was swapped with a bouquet of flowers ? Yeah that's how I felt watching Coral Wylie's debut play Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew at the Bush Theatre.
Psychic Fever: What's Happenin Review
PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE has consistently showcased a strong musical identity since their debut.
WayV: Frequency EP Review
WayV returns with their sixth mini-album FREQUENCY, bringing a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and classic K-pop influences that feel both nostalgic and fresh.
XLOV Imma Be EP Review
XLOV has made a notable entrance into the K-pop scene with their debut single album, "Imma Be" released on January 7, 2025.
Hope Tala: The Mini Tour
The O2 Academy Islington was packed out, and the energy in the room felt soft but expectant. The kind of crowd that came to feel something, not just hear songs they already loved.
Minnie HER: Debut EP Review
J: The First Album Review
After years of anticipation, NCT 127 and DJJ member Jaehyun has finally made his official solo debut with J: The First Album, released on under SM Entertainment.
NMIXX FE304 Break Out Review
NMIXX continues to refine their signature “MIXX Pop” sound with their second mini-album, Fe3O4: Break, released on January 15, 2024.
Korea On Stage London
A sold out show celebrating Korean culture, not as a novelty or a trend, but as something expansive and confident enough to fill a room this big.
Skinfluencer Alicia Lartey looks beyond the surface to tackle racism in the Beauty Industry
Skinfluencer Alicia Lartey looks beyond the surface to tackle racism in the Beauty Industry
Alicia Lartey is on a mission to tackle racism in the skincare industry – an industry which has historically ignored the needs of Black women. From dermatological misinformation deterring Black women from procedures such as laser treatments, to the ashy cast of poorly formulated SPFs – mislabeling and scaremongering has resulted in Black women making ill-informed choices regarding their skin care.
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Alicia Lartey is on a mission to tackle racism in the skincare industry – an industry which has historically ignored the needs of Black women. From dermatological misinformation deterring Black women from procedures such as laser treatments, to the ashy cast of poorly formulated SPFs – mislabeling and scaremongering has resulted in Black women making ill-informed choices regarding their skin care.
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Hawks Road Artists Open Studios held in Kingston
Artists Studio Company host their seasonal open art studios for free in Surbiton featuring over 30 of the Hawks Road Artists.
This is an annual event open for the public to meet local artists and support their work.
Artists featured:
Nagihan Seymour
Yulia Robinson
Suzie Hackney
Martin Kerrison
Keep an eye out for their next Open Studios here: https://ascstudios.co.uk/open-studios/
music courtesy of Bensound
video by: Marvel Kalukembi - @marvelkaluu_
This is an annual event open for the public to meet local artists and support their work.
Artists featured:
Nagihan Seymour
Yulia Robinson
Suzie Hackney
Martin Kerrison
Keep an eye out for their next Open Studios here: https://ascstudios.co.uk/open-studios/
music courtesy of Bensound
video by: Marvel Kalukembi - @marvelkaluu_
Stormzy's #Merky Books Shoreditch Pop Up –
A free pop-up shop curated by Stormzy opened up last week at the Beats by Dre Residency.
#Merky Books in Shoreditch encouraged BAME creatives to get involved in the industry through a series of workshops running from November 14 – 16.
Coauthor of Freedom and Balance Nabil Al-Kanini mentioned the importance of publishing the book independently at the event. He said: “Unless you’re degrading yourself, they don’t always want to hear your story.”
Stormzy created #Merky books to combat racial ineq
#Merky Books in Shoreditch encouraged BAME creatives to get involved in the industry through a series of workshops running from November 14 – 16.
Coauthor of Freedom and Balance Nabil Al-Kanini mentioned the importance of publishing the book independently at the event. He said: “Unless you’re degrading yourself, they don’t always want to hear your story.”
Stormzy created #Merky books to combat racial ineq
Building Fences - KiSS Society
KiSS Society was set up in 1995 to support two villages in Uganda and currently supports 300 children, their families, and communities who suffer hardship. At Impact News we sat down with Ellie Corroyer, who is the president of KiSS Society to talk about the work that they are doing at UoN.
The main source of funding for the charity comes from two secondary schools located in Hertfordshire and student-run societies that support the charity based at the University of Birmingham and here at the U
The main source of funding for the charity comes from two secondary schools located in Hertfordshire and student-run societies that support the charity based at the University of Birmingham and here at the U