‘I have grown tired of waiting for boys to grow up’: In the wake of the Cornell Chi Phi allegations, writer Malavika Kannan asks whether fraternity culture can really ever be reformed
Oct 02, 2026
All too often, online critiques of connected artists like Audrey Hobert and Stella Lefty devolve into toxic misogyny instead of engaging the nepotism behind their success
Sep 22, 2026
Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour sparked a wave of solidarity from fellow artists – and exposed how much the cultural politics around Palestine have changed
Sep 16, 2026
The polarised reaction to Kai Cenat’s VIVET debut has exposed how easily fair criticism can slide into fashion gatekeeping
Sep 14, 2026
Superstar DJs command huge fees while small venues and independent promoters struggle to break even. Something has to give, argues Zak Hardy
Aug 06, 2026
In an era of peak fashion nostalgia, John Galliano’s 2027 Met retrospective is food for thought – and our feeds
Aug 03, 2026
Released amid renewed speculation about her personal life, Grande’s powerful eighth album tests the limits of what we can ever know about her
Jul 31, 2026
From singer-songwriters to Substack essayists, there is a widespread conflation of sincerity with depth or insight. But as the mid response to Gracie Abrams’ new album shows, good art requires more than just self-exposure
Jul 27, 2026
Despite positive reviews and strong viewing figures, the groundbreaking queer dating show I Kissed a Girl has been cancelled – another blow to lesbian representation on TV
Jul 07, 2026
During her 43-year-long career, the queen of pop has been everything to popular feminism and its enemy, all at once – Halima Jibril looks back on her complex impact on women’s liberation
Jul 03, 2026
The controversial streamer Clavicular opened a Paris Fashion Week show – but does the instant backlash show that people are finally over the meaningless gimmicks?
Jun 29, 2026
Since the release of the King of Pop’s biographical film Michael, he is back in public consciousness — but celebrating his music means confronting the allegations that have long shadowed his legacy
Jun 12, 2026
After a three-year hiatus, the 31-year-old Grammy-award-winning musician has announced a phone-free arena tour. Is this an attempt to foster a connection with fans, or an infringement of their rights?
Jun 09, 2026
After 15 years of being dominated by all-black, leather-clad techno, the city is shifting toward something more upbeat and colourful
May 26, 2026
Two women allege that they were raped during the filming of Channel 4 reality show MAFS UK. It’s no surprise when the potential for abuse is baked into the genre
May 20, 2026
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