If you had to think of a current artist who most embodies self acceptance and self love, few seem more befitting than Lizzo. Since 2016, she’s been the poster girl for body positivity, fronting campaigns supporting body acceptance, collecting a People’s Champion Award and even producing and starring in her […]
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour at Sofi stadium in Inglewood, California, August 7, 2023. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images) I wouldn’t call myself a Swiftie. As an entertainment journalist, I have mad respect […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 31-year-old territory manager living in Aberdeen. I’ve recently moved back to the area […]
Don’t get us wrong, we’re enjoying summer as much as everyone else but we’re already looking ahead to the autumn, particularly all the chic and cosy autumn outfits we’ll be wearing. But what about that (somewhat dreaded) in-between phase? When it’s not too hot and not too cold and not […]
While there’s still time to indulge in the Barbie-coloured, mermaid-inspired, poolside-lounging looks of summer, come autumn we’ll quite literally be getting back to business as far as our wardrobes (and schedules) are concerned. According to the autumn/winter 2023 collections, the best in fashion for the season ahead includes all things […]
As anyone who enjoys getting wet, muddy, bruised and sore in the name of live music knows, packing and preparing for a music festival in the UK is stressful enough. But what about international events, where there’s also a whole new part of the world to explore, not to mention […]
On the 8th August the radiant and vibrant Lion’s Gate Portal arrives. This is the annual alignment of the Leo Sun and the star Sirius (hence the lion element). This magical gateway is filled with heartfelt desires and although the portal is open from the 28th July to 12th August, […]
Quick: Think of an asexual character. Got one? Okay, so what are the odds it’s either Isaac Henderson from Heartstopper, Todd Chavez from BoJack Horseman or Ca$h from Heartbreak High? I’d say it’s pretty damn likely you chose one of those three. But what do these characters have anything in common, […]
There are three guarantees in life: death, taxes, and at least one of your friends dating someone you don’t like. Maybe your friend’s partner is pretentious, or blunt to the point of rudeness, or they make fatphobic or racist or sexist comments that bother you, or maybe they’re just downright […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 26-year-old senior account manager living in Cornwall. My partner, L, and I bought […]
