"I Simply Have a Body." - A Defence of CMAT
CMAT ripped off her shirt at Radio 1's Big Weekend. The internet called her fat in English, then Spanish. Two weeks later, same festival, same abuse. "It keeps happening at an accelerating pace as I become more famous."
This isn't about one artist. Jorja Smith at 26 is body-shamed for ageing. Kelly Clarkson was shown naked women as "motivation" to lose weight. Demi Lovato nearly died from an over
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It doesn’t matter if they get you with an academic or politician (don’t delude yourself, it’s no better) or with a band, political parties - especially in regards to acquiring younger members - are willing to do anything to gain your trust. Most leftists can apply this exact reasoning to individuals groomed* into right-wing beliefs, but struggle to apply it to “the good side”. This indicates a clear lack in critical thinking skills on the left. It could be the falling literacy rates. But you’re above that, aren’t you?
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While the Met Gala serves as a tone-deaf display of excess, the presence of Jeff Bezos signals a deeper rot. This piece explores Amazon’s complicity in the colonisation of Palestine and Lebanon, alongside the systemic exploitation of workers forced to endure inhuman conditions while the elite celebrate.
Read MoreA Craic of Whip: Mr Criac reviews Kneecap.
Kneecap's FENIAN delivers Chemical Brothers-influenced bangers and political contradictions in equal measure. A track-by-track breakdown of their Chalk album party from someone who stewarded them through court—complete with mixing critiques, socialist accountability, and why Mo Chara's back is officially broken.
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