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We all love a Twitter war amongst celebrities – however, this time it’s the photo-sharing app Instagram which takes centre stage as A-list singers and ex-partners Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez go toe to toe. Justin Bieber and his pop star ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez butted heads this week after Bieber posted a series of photos on Instagram […]

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all having a wander-ful Summer! (See what I did there?) Now that we’re getting closer and closer to the end of August, many of you may have finished your holidays, travelling and summer adventures. And while it may feel like summer is oh-so-quickly almost over, I’m here to tell you […]

Looks like we have some heart-breaking news for all the Adele fans out there. The award-winning British singer has turned down the highly coveted chance to sing in the half-time show at the Super Bowl. That’s right, despite the fact that the star will go head-to-head with none other than Queen B herself (Beyoncé Knowles) […]

After a number of UK chart hits, and roles as a judge on two massive television singing contests, the last few years have really been busy for British singer Rita Ora. And, after landing herself the amazing role as new host of America’s Next Top Model, it looks like she won’t be stopping any time soon. […]

There have been rumours in the fashion world that world-famous actress Whoopi Goldberg has been secretly working to produce a new reality TV series. And, it has just come to light that the rumours are true! Goldberg has been hard at work helping to produce a new American television show for Oxygen which will be fashion-forward and […]

After countless months of unrest, The Junior Doctors Committee of the British Medical Association has decided to request backing for more industrial action from its full council. Further strikes are intended to take place from the beginning of September onward. Representatives of junior doctors are calling upon the union to authorise this new industrial action […]

Whilst this year’s figures show that the fashion world is making very slow progress in terms of hiring models of different ethnicities and sizes, the same cannot be said for its current outlook on gender rules and regulations. At the forefront of the new battle to smash gender binaries and labels is highly acclaimed designer, […]

ASOS, retail giant and every online shopper’s favourite online clothing superstore, has recently come under close scrutiny by none other than the UK Labour party! Owen Smith, candidate for UK opposition Labour party leadership, has called for an enquiry into the online superstore’s working practices after his talks with unions left him with a sneaky suspicion that […]

In a controversial move, the French resort Cannes has banned ‘burkinis’ from its beaches, claiming that it is an issue of social security. The resort, which is famous for its annual film festival, has banned the head-covering, full-body swimsuits that are most commonly worn by some Muslim women for religious reasons. The ban has come […]

It seems that it’s not only the upmarket brands such as Jack Wills and Calvin Klein that are landing themselves in hot water for controversial advertising lately, as high-street label GAP have also recently found themselves on the chopping block! GAP, the clothing company for men, women and children’s apparel, have recently sparked huge social media outrage with one […]

There was some good news for HIV campaigners on Tuesday, after they struck victorious in their drug battle with the NHS. Campaigners were delighted when the High Court ruled that the NHS can fund a drug that appears to be able to prevent HIV, despite the fact that health bosses insisted that this was not […]

For years now it has widely been accepted that the star-studded and glamorous west-coast Coachella festival is ‘the’ festival of every summer. We’re talking huge acts, celebrity guests, massive media exposure, and Instagrams for days. Yet as of last week, it looks like there may be a hip festival newcomer ready to make a bid […]

For all you fashion lovers, reality TV addicts, and ANTM super-fans, hold on to your hats, because we’ve got some news that is going to knock you off your feet! Despite supermodel, television host and producer Tyra Banks planning on ending her world-famous reality TV modelling competition not so long ago, it has just been […]

Scientists in Canada have been working hard to develop a vaccine against the common sexually transmitted infection, Chlamydia, and have achieved some very promising results. At present, there is no vaccination for the STI Chlamydia, despite it being one of the most common sexually transmitted infections throughout the United Kingdom and across the globe. Statistics published […]

It seems like only yesterday that Kylie Jenner ‘broke the internet’ with the release of her much-anticipated Kylie K Lip Kits. And yet now, months and a plethora of new shades and finishes later, Kylie has done it again with the release of her first eyeshadow palette; it’s like we really can’t keep up with […]

It appears that a rising star is making new waves in the fashion world by turning heads at none other than the premier of the new Star Trek movie. Actress and dancer Zoe Saldana, 38, is widely known for her acting roles in sci-movies set in outer space. Saldana has held leading roles in Guardians […]

Although it may not seem like it, due to the temperamental nature of British weather, summer is well and truly upon us now, which of course means the exciting start of festival season! Brits young and old everywhere are forking over their cash to stand in a muddy field for a weekend listening to some of […]

In their newest attempt to bring back an old classic style, Adidas have teamed up with everyone’s favourite British supermodel, Kate Moss. The popular athletic wear brand plan on rebooting their classical and simple ‘Gazelle’ shoe with the help of Kate Moss – the same way that Celine designer Phoebe Philo helped create a cult-like […]

A global review has revealed that women are nearly twice as likely to suffer from anxiety as men. The authors of the review, who are undertaking research at Cambridge University, have also stated that in addition to women, younger people under the age of 35 and people suffering with health problems are also much more […]

Just a few days after the announcement that there may be a new way to test for cancer using blood tests instead of biopsies, scientists working in the UK have revealed that they have developed a new blood test to enable doctors to choose the right type of medication for those suffering with depression. Currently, doctors […]

Fashion icon, Brazilian supermodel, and now environmental activist, Gisele Bundchen recently revealed that she is set to star in the National Geographic Channel’s docu-series concerning the destruction of the Amazon rain forest. The latest National Geographic docu-series, which is set to be named Years of Living Dangerously, is being created in an attempt to encourage protection of […]

J K Rowling, the world-famous author of the best-selling Harry Potter novels, has recently weighed in on the controversy caused by the casting of black actress Noma Dumezweni in the forthcoming stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.  Olivier Award-winning actress Noma Dumezweni was recently cast as a leading role in the upcoming […]

It seems that Calvin Klein is not the only member of the fashion world to come under heavy fire for highly sexualised advertising. Just a few weeks after Calvin Klein was heavily criticised for its ‘upskirt’ underwear advertisement as part of its Spring campaign, an advert by British fashion brand Jack Wills has been banned […]

A musical legend, a fashion icon, and a beloved role model to thousands of fans, Prince’s shock death back on the 21st of April this year appeared to send the whole world into mourning. After months of speculation behind the surprising death of the musical icon, officials in Minnesota have finally revealed that Prince, aged 57, died […]

Researchers in Chicago have revealed that a new ‘liquid’ blood test, which aims to detect cancer mutations, has produced results that are generally similar to the results of painful and invasive tumour biopsies. The news has created quite a stir in the medical world, and has created a new-found hope for an alternative testing method […]

It appears that Iran has attempted to launch a social media crackdown by arresting a number of fashion models active on social media photo sharing sites, and also the manager of a blog. The crackdown came following the vow of Tehran’s top leader who recently declared war on un-Islamic thoughts on the internet. It was reported […]

There’s some exciting news for all the beauty lovers out there who enjoy nothing more than going out with ‘brows on fleek’ and some perfectly shaped arches. That’s right: Benefit cosmetics, a huge player in the cosmetics game, have just announced the launch of their brand new eyebrow products and it’s their biggest collection to […]

It appears that everybody’s favourite diva, Beyoncé herself, has been in a bit of hot water after the launch of her latest clothing range ‘Ivy Park’. The popstar’s new activewear collection launched only a month ago, but is already under fire with some very nasty allegations. The sportswear brand, which became a social media sensation as […]

Popular underwear and apparel label Calvin Klein have recently come under heavy fire for their ‘overly provocative’ ‘upskirt’ shot in their 2016 global spring campaign. When the latest spring underwear campaign launched, many viewers were shocked by the campaign images, with some claiming them to be of insanely sexual nature. However, one image (below) in […]

Following the beginning of another fashion season, The Fashion Spot has released its latest report on diversity in the fashion industry. The report concluded that the modelling industry was progressing at a very slow pace and still has a long way to go in terms of diversity amongst models being cast in ads and runway […]

Usually, popular sports brand Nike wouldn’t be topping anybody’s list of eco-friendly brands; however, it’s reported that the global athletics label is officially going green! Nike kicked off the year with a pretty big promise, vowing to generate $50 billion in annual sales by the year 2020. For the world’s largest sports brand, this was […]

Word on the street is that Victoria is not the only member of the Beckham family who will be taking the plunge into the highly competitive beauty industry. Shortly after his wife announced the official plans for her collaboration with cosmetics giant Estee Lauder, David Beckham has revealed that he himself will be launching a […]

Hello everyone and a happy Wanderlust Wednesday to all you day-dreamers! Today’s post will be all about how you can travel to various beautiful countries minus the enormous price tag of a round-the-world ticket! After a few weeks of writing about exciting and exotic far away places, I decided to switch things up a little bit […]

Hello again to all you wonderful wanderlusters! It’s been a while since I last posted a Wanderlust Wednesday, so I’m back again to tease your inner daydreaming backpackers with another fabulous location – one which I have actually just returned from! Rarotonga is a tiny island in the middle of the South Pacific belonging to a […]

High-end cosmetics and skincare range Estée Lauder have revealed that their latest collaborator will be none other than Posh Spice herself, Victoria Beckham. Much to the delight of her fans everywhere, singer and actress turned highly successful fashion designer and possibly the world’s most famous ‘WAG’, Victoria Beckham has announced she will be launching a […]

It appears that this year’s annual Met Gala in New York slightly overshadowed couture fashion brand Chanel’s latest Caribbean escapades in Cuba! The Met Gala may have detracted some press coverage and some of the usual suspects in terms of models and attendees, but Chanel’s latest Cuban cruise was definitely still something to write home about. […]

The question of abortion has always been a debate of great controversy. However, recent laws surrounding the issue of ‘foetal pain’ in America seem to have added more fuel to the fire by getting under the skin of doctors and scientists. A recent law was passed in Salt Lake City, the state capital of Utah, […]

A style icon to many, the Duchess of Cambridge has landed her very first magazine cover ever in none other than the 100th Anniversary issue of British Vogue. Kate Middleton posed for the first time for the cover of Vogue’s June edition in a collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery. In true sensational Vogue style, […]

Much to everyone’s surprise (and horror), it has just been revealed that huge fast food chain KFC is set to break into the cosmetics industry with none other than chicken flavoured nail polish! That’s right, the multinational southern fried chicken restaurant chain will be launching two shades (and flavours) of its brand new edible nail […]

Hell everybody! With summer looming just around the corner, I’m back with another #ShareTheWorld advice article to help you have the best summer ever (hopefully spent travelling, exploring and making some amazing memories)! Today’s post is my top tips and tricks that are going to help you survive your time staying in a hostel whilst […]

The annual Met Gala is an evening that every fashionista waits patiently for every year, to see the celebrities strut their stuff down the red carpet. The hype this year was all about what the usual suspects would be wearing, such as the Kardashians and the Jenners, the models, and, of course, the wonderfully outrageous Lady Gaga. […]

It was only a couple of years ago that the elusive thigh gap was at the top of every girl’s body wish list. Instagram and Tumblr pictures of girls with incredibly skinny legs and subsequently large gaps between their thighs circulated the nation at an alarming pace and only fuelled the fire in this unhealthy […]

Hello, fellow travel-lovers! I’m back with another post full of first-hand tips I picked up on my six-week world tour, and today’s topic is going to be how to make friends when you’re on the road. Having spent six weeks travelling the world on my own, I know how daunting the idea of travelling alone […]

It has come to light that the legendary fashion label Alexander McQueen is being sued over Kate Middleton’s world-famous royal wedding dress which was designed by the company’s creative director, Sarah Burton. The claim, by a British designer called Christine Kendall, comes five years after the royal wedding took place. Kendall, who is a bridal wear […]

Widespread love for the popular fantasy drama series ‘Game of Thrones’ has been increasing for years, since it first aired all the way back in April 2011. 5 years later, the show is entering its seventh series and is only increasing in popularity; everybody watches Game of Thrones – even the president of the United States, Barrack Obama, […]

After releasing her latest sportswear range, it appears that everyone’s favourite bootylicious diva Beyoncé isn’t slowing down her fashion antics any time soon. The 34-year-old singer premiered her new visual album entitled Lemonade on Saturday. The much-anticipated Lemonade debuted with an hour-long special on American television host HBO, with an album of fashion-filled and stylised videos […]

Animal lovers and animal rights activists are once again on high alert after Fendi broke the news that they will celebrate the brand’s 90th birthday with a second fur-filled couture runway show. The high-end fashion brand, infamous for its luxurious fur coats and accessories, will be taking to the catwalk in Rome this Summer in […]

It appears that Glamour magazine have made an unlikely enemy in comedian and popular TV personality Amy Schumer, after featuring her as an ‘inspiration’ in their plus-size focused issue. Schumer angrily took to social media site Instagram, naming and shaming the magazine for featuring her previous August cover interview with Glamour in their new ‘Chic […]