Reading is a relaxing and educating hobby yet so difficult to get into, why is it so hard to find a good book? Due to the exploitation of social media, the popularity of books has declined, but how can you put the phone down and pick up a good book?
How many of us actually sit down and read books? It is quite common to go through phases of reading, and then have a long break, but it helps to have some really great recommendations. So, I asked King Ed’s students what they are currently reading to help you slaughter the slump.
If I asked you to share your favourite musical artist and explain why you admire them, you'd likely have someone in mind right away, saying it’s for their immense talent and flawless discography. But what if I asked you whether you believe your favourite musical artist is a good person in real life? Would your response be different?
Leonardo DiCaprio, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, they are just a small percentage of celebrities people find particularly attractive and therefore hold an emotional attachment to, ultimately creating a celebrity crush. You probably have a celebrity crush yourself. However, some people argue that it is not healthy for an individual to crave an unrealistic relationship with a celebrity.
Marked as No.10 on Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time’, Lauryn Hill’s 1998 debut album, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ redefined hip-hop and feminism: combining rap with Rastafarian righteousness, neo-soul with poetry and R&B with delicate gospel. Miseducation was a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the new age of hip-hop, as Lauryn Hill crafted an intricate love story to her past, narrating the trials and tribulations of relationships, religion and motherhood whilst accompanied by the overwhelming declaration of female empowerment. An album of junctures - the album depicted the blurred transformation that Lauryn was embarking on, from being a third of the ‘Fugees’ to an independent artist and navigating the adversity of transitioning from adolescence to parenthood, becoming a first-time mother at 22.
Have you thought about going to a festival? Festivals are thrilling environments to listen to your favourite artists, new artists, have fun with friends, and make new friends. Festivals allow you and your friends to dance all day and night to the best music out there. But how do you know which ones are worth going to.
As the most recent night of the ‘Grammy Awards’ has been and gone, as it was the fourth of February, the reoccurring question of people questioning what the “Grammys” truly are, was bound to come up. Despite this being a well-known event, 46% of students admitted to not knowing what truly goes on at ‘The Grammys’.
At the Grammys, millions of Swifties anticipated Taylor to announce the re-recording of her 2017 Reputation album, or perhaps drop it right there and then as “there will be no explanation just reputation”. However, with Taylor showing up in her ‘jilted bride’ look, they got more than they bargained for- a whole new album. The Tortured Poets Department. The album will be dropping on April 19th 2024.
“I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here” marks the start of the Christmas countdown and what a series this one was. The twenty third series of the programme lasted from the 19th of November to the 10th of December and certainly kept the British public entertained through the cold, dark evenings.
With the ending of the most recent series of the hit TV show ‘I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here,’ the lineup had sparked some controversy.
It’s becoming more common for us to see politicians engaging in the revelry of reality TV and building their public image, but at what cost does this come to us?
The Pillowman, a play set in a totalitarian police state, follows Katurian – a writer of dark and gruesome stories – as he is questioned by two policemen – Ariel and Tupolski – in connection with the murder of three local children.
