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Rounding up TikTok’s 10 biggest hits of 2020
Gen Z’s top app has released its most-streamed tracks of the year. Can you guess who made the cut? Find out here.
Gareth Wrighton’s Etsy wishlist
“This is for my cat Elsa, so she can assert dominance over the other cats in our area.”
Inside the world of football fetishism
From steamy gay porn scenes to anonymous fetishists on Twitter, the sexual lust for football kits is at an all-time high. But what lies beneath the knee-high socks? THE FACE finds out.
Black Art is Black Money
The inventor of TikTok’s viral “Renegade” dance Jalaiah Harmon, rapper Sage Elsesser, social media star Parker Kit Hill and other creatives discuss how Black art gets cribbed in this powerful short film.
How Odd Future’s Tumblr tore up the rules of music marketing
Before Instagram existed, Tyler and his crew built their own aesthetic universe, inviting fans along for the wild ride. The music industry watched closely.
King Britt is honouring the Black origins of dance music
With his Blacktronika university course, the veteran DJ is tracing the connection between Afrofuturism and the club.
Are people only going to the cinema to avoid spoilers?
With the second sequel of a second-time-rebooted superhero franchise currently enticing cinema-goers back in droves, we ask industry experts: just what is driving movie-going post-pandemic? Spoiler alert: it isn’t just spoilers.
Black Is King: Did Beyoncé deliver or has the African continent been misrepresented?
Queen Bey released her highly-anticipated visual album via Disney+ last week. Writer Kemi Fatoba and friends weigh in on why we need to manage our expectations and support Bey at the same time.
Why designers are soft launching looks at Venice Film Festival
Mia Goth wore custom Dior by Jonathan Anderson, Jacob Elordi was suited and booted in new era Louise Trotter Bottega Veneta, while Ayo Edebiri teased Matthieu Blazy's new Chanel chapter.
Trailer of the Week: Pam & Tommy
Because who doesn’t love a Nineties scandal given the splashy telly treatment?
The best new tracks, picked by our staff
Rated by The Face: a playlist featuring John Glacier, Jawnino, Daine and Zlatan.
Baby tees are the new staple of comfort dressing
From Vanna Youngstein's Euphoria-approved baby tees to Praying's rhinestone crop tops, shrunken T-shirts are your post-pandemic solution to looking cool while staying comfy.
How Manchester’s youth are carving their own style in 2022
Manchester’s Northern Quarter has been in a tug-of-war for some time. It's Big Biz on one side, independent spirit on the other. But out of this has come an exciting city style, with brands like Donkwear and Drama Call making noise across the country.
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.