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‘Monsters- The Menendez Story’- Should The Lives Of Other’s Serve as Entertainment? Martha Abbott

12 Dec 2024 18:07

On September 19th Netflix released a new, gripping series titled ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Eric Menendez Story’, which reached 12.3 million views within a week. However, as the nine-episode series shot to the top of Netflix’s streaming chart, the appropriateness of the series’ subject matter was challenged. It has since sparked a debate as to whether some issues are simply ‘off-limits’ when it comes to entertainment. 

What Roan’t She Do?

27 Nov 2024 10:11

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Amelia Dimoldenberg - Changing The Narrative For Creatives

20 Nov 2024 13:01

Amelia Dimoldenberg rose as an Internet sensation through her iconic show: Chicken Shop Date, an independent celebrity talk show. These unserious interviews with celebrities take place in local Chicken Shops, as according to Amelia, “you would never take some there seriously on a date, which is why it’s the best place to go on a date”.

Do we need Strictly Come Dancing

16 Oct 2024 12:52

From Claudia Winkleman to Bruno Tonioli, do we really need Strictly come Dancing?

What are King Ed’s students currently reading?

10 Jul 2024 13:53

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.

How do you get into reading? Put the phone down and pick up the book!

10 Jul 2024 13:53

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?

Is separating the music from the artist a good idea?

5 Jul 2024 16:32

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?

Is it healthy to have celebrity crushes?

5 Jul 2024 16:27

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. 

Why the ‘Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ remains one of the best albums of all time

5 Jul 2024 16:17

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.

Festivals: what’s the best one?

5 Jul 2024 16:16

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.

‘The Grammys’ – What actually are they?

12 Jun 2024 12:43

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’.

The Tortured Poets Department

20 Apr 2024 17:38

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.