In December 2020, the world stood still as Lawrencetiktok90 packed his bag for the hospital on the day of his long-awaited weight loss surgery. We then mourned with him when the operation was postponed and our hearts were heavy, having watched him eat nothing but soup and yoghurt for two weeks in order to shrink
It feels like we’re living in one long documentary about the end of the world right now, and yet still nothing brings me more peace than falling asleep listening to lies, betrayal and murder. I’m not alone – demand for true crime content reached an all-time high on Google in 2020 and continues to rise
When it comes to audio, there are reels of commentary on the booming business of podcasting and the universal consumption of music on streaming services. Yet, with people forced to stay at home and find other ways to interact with their communities, the digital landscape is currently undergoing one of the biggest audio phenomenons we’ve
One of my favourite moments of 2021 so far has to be January 13th when Health Secretary Matt Hancock squirmed under Piers Morgan’s rigorous questioning on Good Morning Britain as he was reminded of voting against free school meals back in 2020. Despite refusing to admit that he regretted his vote and insisting he is
There are plenty of reasons why I trust beauty TikTokkers with my life. They taught me how to wing eyeliner, they know the same skincare routine doesn’t work for everyone, and they’ve agreed that contouring looks terrible more often than it looks good. Also, if my shampoo is choking the life out of my hair,
When historians document the final days of Donald Trump’s presidency, there will be a single fact that unites all reportage: Twitter was the social platform that said enough is enough first. Before he left the White House. Before he became, on the face of it, just another citizen. It will be the noble tech giant
With a new strain of Coronavirus raging across the UK, rules and restrictions are tighter than ever as the nation pulls together to try and do their part in minimising the infection until the vaccine is rolled out. But while for many lockdown has meant spending Christmas alone and only venturing outside for one of
Going into a New Year, nothing is certain but lockdown and a newfound passion for fitness. If you’ve used Instagram in the past week, you’ll have been inundated with resolutions for a healthier 2021, discounts on protein powder and invitations to join subscription-only sisterhoods of workout tips, meal plans and support from fellow newbies. For
It might have been a total disaster, but 2020 delivered some of the best digital content in years. Spending more time on social media than ever, the combination of frustration, boredom and spare time had endlessly creative results. At the same time, social and political issues worked their way to the front of the digital
If Pretty Little Thing’s Black Friday offers made you feel uncomfortable, you might want to avoid Shein. Once you get past the clothing site’s chaotic interface of pop-up “limited time” deals, you can find nearly 15000 dresses listed for as low as £2.99, a 99p accessories section and even a maternity line that starts at
Healthy recipes for large families, a perpetual autumnal-style wardrobe and an unwavering love for Jesus. The holy trinity of the American mommy blogger. Their social platforms are dedicated to documenting every pregnancy symptom, rejoicing in every childhood milestone and posting numerous photos of their brood in matching pyjamas on the beach, just to capture those
If the pandemic has given us anything, anything at all, it’s the endearing presence of Munya Chawawa. The producer turned comedian blessed our feeds this year and kept us entertained during one of the most uncertain periods in our lives with a series of parodies and skits that warranted viral success every single time. Before