On a chilly November day in 2023, we’re driving up to a seemingly abandoned school on the outskirts of London. Unremarkable at first glance, a sign reading ‘Truham High’ quickly gives away the secret. This isn’t just any old building—it’s the set of Netflix’s hit series Heartstopper, and shooting for season three is in full swing, with the new episodes set to release on October 3. Inside, the typical school hustle has been replaced with the organized chaos of a film set. The plain walls have been transformed into vibrant murals, reflecting the unique style of Alice Oseman’s graphic novels…
Author: John Kakusu
Kylie Jenner is spilling the tea on an unexpected beauty secret that keeps her signature pout looking flawless. While the beauty mogul has an extensive range of products under her Kylie Cosmetics and Kylie Skin brands, she revealed she sometimes reaches for a product usually found in a new mom’s diaper bag: nipple cream. In a September 27 TikTok, Kylie shared her surprising lip-care routine while prepping for her appearance at Schiaparelli’s Paris Fashion Week show. “Nipple cream for your lips,” she said. “It’s like the best secret.” The 27-year-old demonstrated by applying Lansinoh nipple cream—typically used by breastfeeding moms—to…
Pop icon Britney Spears has opened up about a terrifying incident earlier this year that nearly sent her to the emergency room. In a candid video posted on September 30, the 42-year-old singer recounted a dangerous moment when her fireplace unexpectedly blew up in her face, causing significant burns and hair loss. Britney shared that the incident happened six months ago when she decided to light the fireplace in her room. “I turned the fire on, and all of a sudden, it blew up in my face,” she recalled. Despite having been cautious with the fireplace in the past, often…
Scottish actor James Cosmo, known for his rugged screen presence, revealed he is thoroughly enjoying the roles he’s being offered later in his career. Currently starring in the BBC thriller Nightsleeper, Cosmo shared his reflections during a sell-out appearance at the Wigtown Book Festival over the weekend. At the event, the actor fondly reminisced about his early career, where he often portrayed “Bigfoot lumps” and tough-guy characters. However, as time passed, his roles began to evolve into more complex and deeper characters, a shift he is relishing. “I tried to deny middle age for as long as possible,” Cosmo admitted,…
In a move towards cultural reconciliation, artefacts from the Maasai people will continue to be part of the collection at Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum following a collaborative dialogue with Maasai representatives. The museum, which holds 213 Maasai objects from Kenya and Tanzania among its vast collection of over 700,000 artefacts, welcomed a delegation of ten Maasai representatives as part of a project aimed at fostering better relations with indigenous groups. Ruth Sintamei Tuleto, a representative from the Pan African Living Cultures Alliance, highlighted the purpose of the visit, stating the goal was to “make the world co-exist.” After discussions, both…
Janet Jackson has once again cancelled her much-anticipated concert at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, marking the second time the singer has pulled the plug on the show. Originally scheduled for 30 September, the concert was rescheduled to 13 October, but fans have now been notified that this date has also been scrapped, with no confirmation of a future performance. The Glasgow gig was part of Jackson’s Together Again tour, which marks her return to UK stages for the first time since her iconic performance at Glastonbury in 2019. The news has left many fans frustrated, especially as it marks the third…
The Last Dinner Party, the rising stars who recently won BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2024, expressed their frustration after fans attending their Lincoln gig at The Engine Shed faced what many are calling discriminatory treatment, particularly against men. The incident has sparked a wave of backlash from fans, with the band publicly denouncing the venue’s handling of the situation. The controversy erupted after some audience members claimed they were singled out by security for intense questioning, especially if they were male and attending the show alone. Fans shared their experiences on social media, with one person describing the interrogation…
Bette Reynolds, a 76-year-old Scottish grandmother, wowed audiences on The Voice UK with a surprising rendition of the Sugarhill Gang’s iconic hip-hop track “Rapper’s Delight.” Her energetic performance made her the show’s oldest ever contestant and earned her a spot on celebrity mentors Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones’ team. Despite it being her first time on stage since 1966, Bette is no stranger to performing. She has a significant online following of over 60,000 fans who enjoy her comedy music videos on social media. Now living in Ontario, Canada, Bette admitted memorizing the lyrics to “Rapper’s Delight” was a challenge,…
Netflix has been unsuccessful in its attempt to have a defamation lawsuit dismissed, filed by Fiona Harvey, the woman who claims she inspired the stalker character in the hit series Baby Reindeer. Harvey alleges that Netflix broadcasted “brutal lies” about her to over 50 million viewers worldwide. The show, created by Richard Gadd, is presented as a “true story,” but a judge found that several key events in the series, such as a conviction for stalking, did not happen in real life. Gadd’s original stage play was labeled “based on a true story,” but the judge, Gary Klausner, noted significant…
Oasis has announced they will no longer use dynamic pricing for the North American leg of their reunion tour, following outrage from UK fans who were charged exorbitant prices. Dynamic pricing adjusts ticket costs based on demand, and when Oasis’ UK dates went on sale, some fans found themselves paying over £350 for tickets with a face value of £150. The band faced significant criticism, leading to an investigation by the UK’s competition regulator into whether Ticketmaster violated consumer protection laws. In a statement unveiling their tour dates for the US, Canada, and Mexico, Oasis’ management said they wanted to…