Culture Hang

It's the most exciting event of the summer and we went to see Greta Gerwig's Barbie on release day! Let us know what you think, there shouldn't bee too many spoliers ahead but err on the side of caution (and go watch this film!) We have a  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  with TWO bonus episodes, Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club, released each month! If you want to hear more from us, support...

After not doing sit-down interviews for nearly six years, Zayn Malik went on Call Her Daddy. We discuss his calm demeanour, the misconception of his ‘mysterious’ nature and his thoughts on leaving One Direction. Pop culture moments of the week include Britney Spears' memoir, the SAG strike, and Colleen Ballinger’s lawyers sending a cease and desist to Ethan Klein. We have a  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Oh boy we're delving into the messy world of men on social media this week with the revelations from Keke Palmer's (ex?) boyfriend and Jonah Hill's text screenshots. Pop culture moments of the week include Britney Spears sighting and how we don't really have an opinion on threads. We have a  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  with TWO bonus episodes, Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club, release...

Content warning : brief mention of sexual assault. This week Collen Ballinger put out a new video addressing the accusations against her. However, she decided to address them in song. We discuss the video, and her response, as well as new allegations surrounding her TV show. Pop culture moments of the week include a Caroline Calloway book update! We have a  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  with TWO bonus epis...

Content Warning : discussions of death, bullying, harrassment and grooming of children This week on Culture Hang we look at the times and trials of Colleen Ballinger, better known as her YouTube persona, Miranda Sings and the recent allegations that have come to light. Pop culture moments include the submiserble implosion, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg wanting to fight and some news from Glasto. W...

Content warning: minor discussions of sexual harassment and transphobia. After the release of Elliot Page's memoir 'Pageboy', we break down some of the revelations from the book, including his terrible experiences in Hollywood and his newfound 'gender euphoria'. Pop culture moments include the end of Matty Healy and Taylor Swift's relationship, Elizabeth Gilbert's new b...

Content warning, mildly alluded to discussions of sexual assault, addiction and suicide Did you see, the season of the Girlboss continues with a new Vanity Fair interview with Caroline Calloway, girlboss extravaganza here on Culture Hang. We have a  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  with TWO bonus episodes, Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club, released each month! If you want to hear more from us, support us  ⁠⁠⁠...

The New Yorker released its profile on Matty Healy last week and it was amazing so we needed to talk about it! We discuss his stage persona of a ‘post-woke’ artist, his opposing views on masculinity and the hints at his relationship with Taylor Swift. We also discuss Azealia Banks’s response. Pop culture moments of the week include Blue Ivy performing with Beyonce, Al Pacino’s new baby and Kylie a...

Content warning for Matty Healy's behaviour & Johnny Depp's domestic abuse trial It's all been about Cannes the last couple of weeks so we thought we'd talk all about what went down, why it is the length it is, random etiquette rules and the films we're the most excited to see because of it. Pop culture moments of the week include a new Barbie trailer and Matty Healy and Ta...

Content Warning : brief mentions of miscarriage, suicide and rape. This week we have a special episode on the New York Times profile on Elizabeth Holmes!! After years of silence, Elizabeth Holmes has finally opened up. We discuss her motives behind choosing to do the profile now, the interesting things she said and whether she is genuine. We have a  ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠  with TWO bonus episodes, Celebrit...

This week we cover everything to do with the most recent Tarte influencer controversy trip that is both nothing new and badly handled when serious allegations of unequal treatment of non-white creators. Pop culture moments of the week include Taylor Swift and Matty Healy? Eurovision calls of controversy and Mikaela's infamous 'Kim Kardashian' TikTok sound. We have a  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠  w...

The Met Gala 2023 happened last week and everyone had a lot of thoughts! As usual, we discuss our favourite and least favourite looks, the best interviews, and our thoughts on this year's controversial theme. We also talk about the presence of the Kardashians after it was speculated they weren't invited. Pop culture moments this week include a lot of TikTok debates! There was debate around...

You've been talking about it, we've been talking about it, this week we discuss all things Sofia Richie's wedding to Elliot Grainge. Pop culture moments of the week include Petunia the dog's death, Jerry Springer's legacy & Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney's cheating rumours. We have a  ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠  with TWO bonus episodes, Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club, released e...

Earlier this month, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn were reported to have broken up in an amicable split. However, with increased speculation on cheating allegations and new paparazzi photos, we decided to look into their breakup. We explore their desire to keep the relationship as private as possible and the massive attention on Taylor Swift and her past relationships. Pop culture moments of the week...

Content warning: discussions of body image, disordered eating, abelism, sexism and racism Come on Barbie, let's go party! We have been inspired by the release of the new trailer for Greta Gerwig's Barbie adaptation so have delved into our own history growing up with Barbie, her impact and legacy and what we think of the new trailer and where we think the film will go next. Pop culture mome...

Content Warning: discussions of sexual assault. After Emily Ratajkowski was spotted with Harry Styles in Japan, we decided to look into her career and the perceptions surrounding her. We discuss her views on feminism, her new position in pop culture and the horrific statements about her ex-husband. Pop culture moments of the week include Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial and Lana Del Rey’s engagement. We ha...

We take a look at one of the most controversial, successful female rappers in our modern times, the ever allusive Azealia Banks. She has courted controversy for her famous feuds, her quickness to post on her instagram stories and use of slurs against marginalised communites. The latest Dazed cover is surprisingly poetic and insightful and brings in a new age for Azealia Banks who never really went...

The Oscars 2023 happened last week, and we reviewed the whole event (despite not having seen any of the films nominated). We discuss the celebrities with the best vibes, our favourite Oscar winners and the awkward moments. Pop culture moments of the week include Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thomson potentially getting back together and Lindsay Lohan announcing her pregnancy. We have a  Patreon  wi...

This week we both watched the *whole* of the controversial Cole Sprouse Call Her Daddy interview that took the internet by storm and came out of it with some interesting and unexpected revelations. Pop culture moments of the week include the internet is still talking about Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez and the weird connections between Avril Lavigne and Tyga now they're dating. We have a Patreon...

CONTENT WARNING: very brief mentions of sexual assault and rape. Last week, Rolling Stones published an article about the production of Sam Levinson and the Weeknd’s new show, The Idol. This week we discuss the worrying revelations from the article about bad production, worrying scenes and allegedly moving away from a ‘feminist lens’. Pop culture moments of the week include a small Brooklyn Beckha...

This week we discuss the lawsuits and counter lawsuit details of the most nepo baby couple alive, Brooklyn Beckham (and his many high profile failed 'career's) and Nicola Peltz from their wedding last April. Pop culture moments of the week include Ang-el-a Bassett did the thing and a confusing breakdown of the mean girl drama surrounding Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner. We have a Patr...

This week we discuss the BRIT Awards 2023! We explore the attempt at diversity by introducing the best artist category and how it ultimately failed in practice. We also talk about the interaction between Ellie Goulding and Tom Grennan, Sam Smith’s outfit, and the Sugababes. Pop culture moments of the week involve Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and pregnancy reveal as well as Emily Ratajkowski’...

Content warning: discussion of large age gaps This week we discuss the recent showdown of another year of Beyonce being snubbed at the Grammys. We also talk about Harry Styles' controversial winning, Adele and Lizzo drinking and causing mischief and the whole relevance of award shows going forward. Pop culture moments of the week include us getting angry at Leondardo DiCaprio's 19 year old girlfri...

Content warning: very minor discussion of SIDS. After Molly Mae revealed her baby name the other week, we thought we’d look at her rise to fame over the past few years. We discuss her issues with advertising on Instagram, her infamous '24 hours in a-day' interview, and her role as Creative Director of Pretty Little Thing. Pop culture moments of the week include Pamela Anderson’s documentary, Ellen...

Content warning: discussion of racist cultural appropriation This week we look at Gwen Stefani's recent Allure interview where she continues in her long line of bizarre and offensive cultural appropriation of ethnic minority cultures. Please read the full interview below as it's a really insightful read from an author who is much more of an authority on this topic than we could ever be. Pop cultur...