The Absolute State of Ocado Reviews
The middle-class flock to online supermarket site Ocado to praise and criticise products with reckless abandon. It makes for rather entertaining reading.
Opinion
What really happens at the British Kebab Awards?
Last month saw the 11th edition of the British Kebab Awards, a star-studded affair where restaurateurs join forces with politicians and civil servants to give awards, eat kebabs and, well, drink.
Everything Everywhere All At Once wins big at the Oscars, Brendan Fraser is named Best Actor
This year’s Oscars mostly played it safe but Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh’s wins sure tugged on our heartstrings.
The Absolute State of LinkedIn
As LinkedIn creeps towards 1 billion members worldwide, Archie Brydon takes a look at the absolute state of the social media site.
Nil By Mouth | Ozempic side-effects are not the only toxic symptoms
Ozempic, a drug traditionally used to treat type-2 diabetes, has emerged as a miracle cure for weight loss and has sent ripples through LA's influencer community. But is the trade-off of losing one's sense of taste and aversion to food worth it?
De La Soul’s back catalogue can now have the legacy it deserves
With De La Soul’s back catalogue now available for streaming, after years of wrangling and sample-clearances, it will introduce one of the most innovative rap groups to a generation that had hardly heard of them. Gus Mitchell explores the history of the group and their seminal first-four-album run.
Bernie Sanders at Southbank Centre | It's Okay To Be Angry About Capitalism
Last week, United States senator Bernie Sanders spoke at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall ahead of his new book, It’s Ok To Be Angry About Capitalism. We went along to see what he had to say.
Poets in Vogue is looking in the wrong direction - where are Ted Hughes's trousers?
★★☆☆☆ A National Poetry Library exhibit, Poets in Vogue, showcases seven female poets' fashion and poetry, featuring Sylvia Plath's skirt. While celebrating female poets is essential, why focus on their clothing? And why only scrutinise women's outfits?
Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul | If everyone wins, is it still sport?
Tommy Fury and Jake Paul went head to head in the latest celebrity boxing matchup, where, despite the result, all parties walked away victorious.
Artificial intelligence is the future of music – here’s why you shouldn’t worry
With ChatGPT all the rage, and a certain David Guetta recently provoking the ire of musical purists by playing a deepfake Eminem, Karl Hodge examines the future of artificial intelligence in music – and why it might be an integral new asset.
Reunion tours: money-making gimmick or worthy cultural comeback?
S Club 7 aren’t the only noughties act to recently announce a comeback, but follow in the footsteps of Sugababes, N-Dubz and more. Millie O’Brien explores the proliferation of these recent reunions and how they’re riding the wave of a Y2K revival.
Fear and Loathing in Dopamine Land
Dopamine Land is an immersive experience in West London, promising visitors a world of “totally irresistible happiness”. It couldn’t be… could it? Archie Brydon went to find out.
Breaking a Grammy record is one thing, but Beyoncé should have won Album of the Year
At this year’s Grammys, Beyoncé might have made history, but she was once again denied the night’s most prestigious prize: Album of the Year. Robert Solomon outlines why this was such an oversight.
Pretty Fly (For A Flat White Guy) | How the Pret subscription stole my identity
An email and a new moniker have forced me to reassess my relationship with Pret A Manger, begging a number of questions, none bigger than: has Pret fallen victim to the brilliance of its own subscription service?
Lime bikes in London | Future of public transport or pedestrian nuisance?
Lime e-bikes and e-scooters are scattered across London, but are these vehicles the future of public transport or a pedestrian nuisance?
In defence of Damp January | The only sensible choice
In defence of ‘Damp January’ - for my hybrid-scheme continues to be attacked as a half-hearted cop-out, when it is, in actual fact, the only sensible choice.
Best Indian Restaurant in London | We tried them all so you don't have to
When four different establishments were crowned best Indian restaurant in London, there was only one thing for it: to selflessly dine at each of them and determine a true champion.
ITV boss standing by Jeremy Clarkson, admits what he wrote was "awful"
Jeremy Clarkson is still set to present Who Wants To Be A Millionaire for ITV, the boss of ITV Studios has confirmed.
The best worst gifts | A selection of Christmas presents for people you don't like
It’s the final week before Christmas, which means a last-ditch scramble for overpriced, underwhelming presents. But instead of rushing around to find lovely gifts for people who don’t deserve them, we’ve devised a passive aggressive list of items for people you don’t like.
ITVX is ITV’s last big streaming gamble | But isn’t it just BritBox?
ITV has spent nearly £200m on a last throw of the dice in the streaming space: but what is ITVX? And where does it leave the BritBox streaming service?
LadBaby, and the re-X-Factoring of the Christmas number one
The sad state of the Christmas music charts continues, with LadBaby's attempt at a fifth number one. But isn't enough enough now?
Elon Musk vs Apple | Musk needs to control the narrative
Nothing has been off limits for Elon Musk since he took over Twitter, but waging war with Apple over censorship is a different beast. Contrasting himself as a ‘billionaire of the people’ is the only chance he has against technology’s ruling elite.
World Cup countries ranked... by democracy
Ever wondered who'd win the World Cup if it was decided by democracy? The list of World Cup countries ranked by their Democracy Index below.
Qatar 2022 | Why is it being left to footballers to protest?
The controversy around the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is leaving the burden to protest on the shoulders of twentysomething footballers.
Dry World cup? Last minute beer U-turn isn't the end of the world, it's just bad manners
As Qatar prepares to host 2022’s football World Cup, a decision almost as inconceivable as it was inevitable has been reached – while more than a million fans from around the world
If you have millions of social media followers, you also have a responsibility
Twitter users with millions of followers can't be oblivious to the impact of their words. It's a power that needs to be wielded with care.
Running for Office | Politicians' fondness for the 'Common Jog'
Britain's politicians love being seen going for a run. Why? And do other countries do the same?
Is Supreme still cool?
Once upon a time, the brand seemed untouchable, but is Supreme cool now? Where did all that hype go? We ask the people still buying it.
Closing Down | The fading idea of the pub
Pubs up and down the country are closing down. Once a cornerstone of British tradition, we're now seeing it fading away. Kieron Passaway eulogises over its passing.
In search of London's perfect day out
On a quest to fall in love with the city, we pretend to be a tourist and discover London’s perfect day out.
