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Has your Zoom Face fatigue hit an all-time high?
Thanks to an excessive amount of screen time, lockdown has not only changed the way we socialise, but also the way we look. Or want to look. From TikTok dermatologists to secret facial work-outs, we investigate how Zoom is affecting our relationship with skincare and our sense of self, 12 months in.
Minions vs Morbius: A tale of two memes
As Minions: The Rise of Gru cashes in on the Gentleminions trend, Sony is still reeling from its mocked-across-the-board re-release of Morbius. Why did Minions mint millions but Jared Leto’s Marvel film flop?
This is what it’s like to experience never-ending acid trips
People having perpetual hallucinations from psychedelic drugs are finding a community on TripTok. But how rare is the condition, and is it becoming more common?
Doja Cat is doing it for the fans
The Juicy rapper pays homage to Haley Sharpe in the video for her new track Say So – the 17-year-old helped the track go viral on TikTok via a dance that was copied over 16 million times.
Who the hell are 2girls1bottl3?
In an age of hyper-sharing, Mixie and Munchie are a mystery, a myth, a glimpse and a glitch. But their TikTok account, 2girls1bottl3, is the portal to a fully-formed world.
Madeline Argy’s daily beauty rituals: folk music and Berocca
The viral TikToker talks through her self-care routine, from early starts to stealing grandma’s lippy and saying hell no to the gym.
The gentrification of Triller
Following a 90 day will-it, won’t-it speculation over Trump’s US TikTok ban, a rival app has welcomed an exodus of disenfranchised, renegade-dancing TikTokers. But how will this impact Triller’s hip-hop DNA that has traditionally elevated its Black creators?
Leg warmers and fashion’s obsession with rehearsal-wear
The relic of ’80s dance-wear is back with a vengeance, as part of fashion’s wider fascination with dance workout gear. Ballerina sleaze, anyone?
The Jaiy Twins are The 1975’s secret weapon
The band’s fans can’t get enough of the dancing duo.
What Francis Bourgeois did next
Our favourite TikTok trainspotter has quit his job to pursue his passion full-time. From Warehouse Project raves to merch drops and loads of honks in between, we caught up with Bourgeois to find out his plans for the future.
Pop-punk’s not dead! Investigating 2021’s biggest genre revival
Vans shoes and Dickies at the ready: a new wave of social media-savvy artists have brought the style back – and the scene's much more inclusive this time, too.
Goblin mode is the spiritual rejection of “that girl” aesthetic
Matcha lattes, 10-step skincare routines and Dyson Airwraps begone. It’s time to embrace the chaos made possible by goblin mode: the ultimate anti-aesthetic, giving the finger to the self-improvement movement.
Benny Drama’s unholiest internet habits
My Media Diet: The comedian has just released his new podcast, Ride, and has his own TV show in the pipeline. Here, he recommends Pedro Pascal TikToks and cures for perioral dermatitis.
What Gen Z wants for Christmas, according to Pinterest
The platform has reported a massive surge in searches for fairy grungecore, the latest aesthetic to take hold for the festive season.
Nollywood or bust: How social media is revitalising Nigeria’s film industry
Known for its hyperbolic drama, clips from old Nollywood films have become a mainstay in online meme culture. Now, companies like Netflix are catching on.
How emo made a comeback
From the fervour surrounding My Chemical Romance’s reunion gigs to TikTok’s E-Boys and E-Girls – via Billie Eilish’s green and black hair – emo is back. Here’s how and why.