Music News Azealia Banks has gone after “broke and racist” Australia again by Sam Bowmer Azealia Banks has gone on another tirade against Australia, this time singling out her Australian promoters and doubling down on assertions that white Australians are “racist”. Azealia Banks really hates…
Music News Azealia Banks is “sorry, not sorry’ for cancelling her performance in Brisbane by Tammy Moir Oh, Brissie, what did you do? Australia’s naughty little brother Meanjiin, aka Brisvegas, has made headlines for giving Banks “the most racist, most demoralising experience of my fucking life” Taking…
Music News Lizzo calls genre labelling ‘inherently racist’ by Tammy Moir Lizzo moves to de-label music genres in a bid to shine a light on and move forward from its racist beginnings. Producer Jerry Wexler famously coined the name “rhythm and…
Clocked Film and TV News ‘Star Wars’ fans and stars collide over racist abuse of Moses Ingram by Alastair Cairns Star Wars fans have, rightly or wrongly, developed a reputation for racist and petulant behaviour online. Obi-Wan Kenobi‘s Moses Ingram is their latest target. Star Wars fans, in general, have…
News Lynching is now a federal crime in the US, but what are the laws like in Australia? by Daniel Alex After 100 years and 200 failed attempts by the Senate, Joe Biden has finally signed legislation to make lynching a federal crime. After 100 years and 200 failed attempts by…
Music News BTS speaks out on anti-Asian hate amid spike in hate crimes by Mike Hitch In light of recent awareness towards anti-Asian hate, K-pop group BTS have spoken out about their own experiences of racism. BTS released a statement on Twitter today which addressed the…
News #StopAsianHate: A global issue that needs to be addressed in wake of the Atlanta terrorist attacks by Phil Hanlon Cherokee County (Atlanta) Sheriff’s Office spokesman states that the 21-year-old who shot and killed eight people in a racist attack on the Asian community was having a “bad day.” On…
News The Atlanta massacre was motivated by “shame” around the killer’s “sex addiction,” Police claim by Hayley Noble News of Tuesday’s Atlanta shooting spree has raised questions about the killer’s motivations, with all signs pointing to racism. However, Police have indicated that he was motivated by shame about…
News Pop Culture The Queen and Prince Phillip weren’t the ones who commented on Archie’s skin colour, Oprah confirms by Mike Hitch Oprah Winfrey has confirmed that The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh did not comment on the skin colour of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son. During the explosive interview…
Books News Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist images by Phil Hanlon Six books from legendary author Dr. Seuss will no longer be published due to racist and insensitive imagery, as stated by the business that preserves the author’s legacy. Titles such…
Film and TV News ‘I May Destroy You’, one of the biggest shows of 2020, gets snubbed by the Golden Globes by Ria Pandey Every awards season, Hollywood never fails to unearth its slimy, exclusionary culture. With the acclaimed I May Destroy You already snubbed, this year is no different. Michaela Coel’s I May…
News Stevie Wonder honours MLK Day by calling for a Truth Commission by Jasmine Kassis Stevie Wonder has delivered a moving tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, writing that Dr King would be shocked at how little has changed since his passing….
Music News Grammys postponed amidst COVID-19 concerns and ongoing backlash by Phil Hanlon The 2021 Grammy Awards have been postponed due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and backlash on the diversity of this year’s nominations. Originally scheduled for January 31st, this…
