Queer dating shows I Kissed a Girl and I Kissed a Boy have been cancelled by the BBC, who claimed to face funding issues. I Kissed a Boy had an all male cast and was the first of its kind in the UK when it aired in 2023. It was swiftly followed by the female version of the show I Kissed a Girl  in 2024. The shows appear to take turns each year, alternating between all male and all female casts. Despite the cancellation, one final season of I Kissed a Girl will be aired this M

When Timothée Chalamet speaks, the internet listens. In the midst of his Best Actor campaign, however, the Oscar-nominated actor found himself in hot water after a comment about ballet and opera sparked backlash across the arts world. During a conversation with Interstellar actor Matthew McConaughey, Chalamet joked that he wouldn’t want to work in art forms where people are constantly trying to “keep this thing alive.” He added that he didn’t want to be working in ballet or o

When referencing Sheffield's entertainment history, we often prattle on about Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard or Michael Palin. It’s a trap we all fall into. Whilst they’re all talented people who Sheffield is very proud of, they have one thing in common: they’re all men.  So… why don't we hear about any influential women? It seems like a betrayal to claim there just ‘aren’t any’ and , as history has proven, women's talent is often overlooked, undermined and erased in comparison

‘Do you love me now?’, Harry Styles ponders on his fourth studio album,  Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally.  This might seem like an unusual question from one of the world’s top male pop stars in recent memory. Since his 2017 debut self-titled album, the former One Direction star has amassed a global, devoted following demonstrated on the singer’s Love On Tour, which stretched across 2021 to 2023. Following a three-year hiatus, the cryptic Instagram teasers and speculatio

It’s Glastonbury 1995. We don’t have a spreadsheet or a savings plan; we’ve got a beat-up Renault Clio, a tent that smells of damp, and tickets that cost us… £65. For that, we’re prepping for five days of Oasis, Pulp, and The Cure. Adjusted for inflation, that’s about £130 today. Fast forward to 2026, and a Glastonbury ticket will set you back £373.50, plus fees. For the average student, that’s not just a "treat", that’s two months of shopping or about 62 pop tarts tickets! B

When musicians move into acting, success rarely comes down to raw talent. It hinges instead on something more slippery: whether the performer understands how their fame should operate on screen. The strongest crossovers treat celebrity as material, something to be shaped, exaggerated, or interrogated. The weakest assume that only recognition will do the work for them. Pop group films make this distinction impossible to ignore. Spice World (1997) is often written off as shallo

As students, we often feel immense pressure to take part in the massive nightlife and alcohol culture that university presents. Although this can make for a fun night out, it isn’t for everyone. Luckily, Sheffield has much to offer, for an equally fun night out without alcohol; which you won’t even notice isn’t there! There are plenty of activities in the city centre- with a highlight being Lane 7 on Matilda Street. With bowling, virtual darts and an arcade, alongside food an

The new adaptation of  Wuthering Heights  has audiences and fans of the novel divided due to controversial and artistic changes to the story. Personally, leaving the cinema I felt as if Fennell had missed the point of the book. She had stayed loyal to the angsty “romance” shared between the characters, but missed central parts of the story, ones that make Wuthering Heights  the controversial book that it was. It may have aspects of love, but I don’t believe that Wuthering Hei

As exam season came to a close, another reason for us to stay inside glued to our screens arose - the Milan Winter Olympics. This year the event spanned 16 days, including 16 sports,116 medal events and 2900 athletes. Live coverage was provided for up to 14 hours by the BBC every day. But with attending, recovering and preparing for University, this is time many of us just don't have. That's why I’ve done the work for you! See my crash course below so next time you find yours

Netflix is about to change the way we watch movies - again. The streaming giant is gearing up to buy the major Hollywood studio Warner Bros., home to franchises like Harry Potter , DC and Game of Thrones , in a deal worth roughly $72 billion. This isn’t just any ordinary business move; it’s a shift with far-reaching implications for how films are made and distributed, potentially transforming the way audiences experience movies both at home and in theaters. The acquisition wo

SPOILERS AHEAD!   November 2025 welcomed the first volume of the highly anticipated and awaited Stranger Things 5. Nearly 10 years after its initial release, the Netflix show has gained millions of fans, so the expectations for its final season are high. I myself have grown up alongside the show, having started watching it at 12 and now being 20, and there were moments in volume 1 that had me feeling emotional and nostalgic at its ending already.   The first four episodes of

‘Making it’ in the entertainment industry used to mean hoping a guy in a suit liked your demo tape, or knowing someone who knew a casting director. But now, old gatekeepers to success, like agents and producers, have been pushed aside to make room for something with even more power - algorithms.  Social media and strong online fanbases have completely changed the pathway to fame and handed power back to audiences. The TikTok star to Best New Artist pipeline could not be more

The gothic genre has been embedded throughout society in forms of literature, cinema, popular culture and architecture for centuries- originating from a Germanic people, the ‘Goths. ’ The word gothic has been revitalised many times through many years to represent different groups of people and political climates. This is true of its influence in cinema. While the genre is constantly evolving, certain characteristics from the first gothic works remain constant: a dark, moody a

The trailer for Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” has recently been released, and it has caused quite the uproar. There has been a lot of discourse online surrounding the accuracy of this adaptation and whether or not it is blasphemous. While the trailer most certainly indicates discrepancies between the film and the book, I must say I am rather excited to watch this storyline unfold.  The quotation marks must be addressed, as I think this is a large indicator that this f

The Grammy’s newly introduced category of Best Album Cover  is a long overdue ode to the artwork which is many listeners first impression of an album: the colours, themes and overall vibes of the record. When a cover compliments these elements it’s satisfying, and similarly jarring when it doesn’t. An album cover helps to materialise the imagery within the songs – something to shape a listening experience around. Whether it’s seasonal aesthetics, an outfit choice or facial ex

On 7th November, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. The awards take place on 1st February 2026, leaving plenty of time to speculate on who may win, and debate on whether any artists were unduly snubbed. Leading the field is Kendrick Lamar (9 nominations), followed closely by Lady Gaga (7), Bad Bunny (6), and Sabrina Carpenter (6); all four are competing in the Song, Record, and Album of the Year categories. It’s unsurprising tha

As Islamophobia Awareness Month highlights prejudice faced by Muslim communities, the question of representation in film and television remains crucial. For decades, Islam and Muslims have too often been reduced to negative stereotypes. Yet recent years have seen promising signs of change. A turning point came when actor Riz Ahmed delivered a powerful speech in the House of Commons, condemning harmful portrayals of Muslims in the media. This led to the creation of The Riz Tes

The label “industry plant” seems to be on everyone’s lips at the moment. As soon as an artist gains a relatively large amount of success in a short time, perhaps because of virality or award nominations, they face the accusation that record label executives are orchestrating it for profit. Doechii, Clairo and Sombr are just some examples of artists facing the allegations; let’s break them down. American rapper Doechii had all eyes on her after she released her mixtape Alligat

Sheffield is home to an incredible live music scene, both big and small. When you look beyond Foundry, you’ll discover an incredible array of venues platforming musicians spanning across various genres. Here are some of the best: Sidney & Matilda: Located on the corner of Sidney Street and Matilda Street in the City Centre, Sidney’s is the place to be for a good night of live music. Sheffield’s own Music Culture Society regularly puts on student-run gigs here. The venue has m

Sheffield has long been known for its entanglement in the entertainment industry, producing stars and featuring on screen. Musical Greats Legendary rock band Def Leppard met in the student haven Crookes, in Joe Elliot's bedroom, where they recruited the vocalist in 1977. They played their first live performance for a “Rent a Crowd” of friends at the Portland Works Spoon Factory, before a public gig at Westfield School a year later. Whilst not having explicitly written about S