“What You See Is What You Get”: Kira McCaffery on Growing Up, Going Viral and Staying Real
There’s a certain type of warmth that some people carry with them, a brightness that doesn’t beg for attention, but draws it anyway. Kira McCaffery, content creator and self-described “centre of attention Leo”, is exactly that kind of person. You hear it in the Glaswegian lilt of her laugh, the way she names her childhood teddy “Sharpay” after High School Musical’s finest diva, or how she tells you, quite frankly, that being on telly just felt right.
Ethel Cain: Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You - Album Review
Have you ever heard of Cancer Alley?
In Louisiana, there is a stretch of land, about 140km, with a massive concentration of America’s petrol refineries. In this naturally stunning area of the United States that stretches out into the Gulf of Mexico, residents are 95% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer. This image of an area in the marshy south of the United States, radiating with carcinogens is one that I could not escape when listening to Ethel Cain’s new album, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You.
Hayden Anhedönia, performing as the character Ethel Cain, has always had this element of tortured southern gothic tone to her music. Her debut album, Preacher’s Daughter, rides a fine line between Bible-Belt nostalgia and post-modern doomerism. Her recent follow up Perverts dives head first into the doom, with an industrial ambient album that was far removed from the almost-pop music of before; the drones of the album would almost be more fitting with the sound of a geiger counter clicking in the background.
The Far-Right’s New Muse: Sydney Sweeney and her “great genes”
Well, so much of Sydney Sweeney’s public image as it existed before was her straddling herself between the two camps. She has had several appearances on the left-wing comedy show SNL, while a surprise party she threw for her mum's 60th birthday drew attention when photos were shared of guests wearing MAGA-style hats and “Blue Lives Matter” shirts. Whenever her public appearances garner attention from the right wing, she never comments on where she stands or condemns the attention.
Love Island 2025: Society on Steroids - Power, Race, and Gender Dynamics
UK Love Island Season 12 is a revealing microcosm of society’s persistent tensions around patriarchy, misogyny, and racial bias. As the contestants navigate love, friendship, and conflict under the relentless spotlight, we witness a condensed performance of social codes and power struggles that shape everyday life. The Majorcan villa becomes a pressure cooker, intensifying the complex intersections of gender, race, and power in ways that are uncomfortable, captivating, and all too familiar.
From Underdogs to Icons: The Lionesses and the Rise of Women’s Football
With another victory under their belt, England’s Lionesses have once again captured the nation’s attention, highlighting the continued rise of women’s football.
What was once a side-lined sport is now firmly in the spotlight, with growing audiences, increased investment, and a new generation of fans. The momentum behind women’s football reflects a wider cultural shift: attitudes are evolving, representation is expanding, and young women are seeing new possibilities, both on and off the pitch. A game long dominated by a male narrative is finally opening up to new voices, and they’re making themselves heard.
Addison Rae Sheds Her TikTok Persona, and Her Last Name, with Debut Album
Released to mixed reviews in 2021, Addison Rae’s single ‘Obsessed’ was praised by some but regarded by most as dull and uninspired. As an artist she was viewed as just another influencer exploiting the utilities at their disposal brought on by the privileges of fame. With such an overwhelming outpouring of negativity, it was back to the drawing board for Rae. Leaks of an original scrapped album that was led by ‘Obsessed’ went viral, and were later released- in 2023, leading some to re-evaluate opinions on her music, although some were still left sceptical. Either way, fans and critics alike have been anxiously anticipating an album from Addison Rae for quite some time now.