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Cultural Trends

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media13 days ago•1 min saved

BBC permanently deletes article linking bare nails to white supremacy after backlash

The BBC has permanently removed an article that linked the trend of bare nails to 'white supremacist standards of beauty' after it failed an editorial review. The piece, published on September 27, quoted beauty journalist Kristina Rodulfo arguing that the trend erases cultural identity. Following criticism from US media, the BBC concluded the article lacked sufficient context or challenge to the quotes, removing it on September 29. This incident occurs amid ongoing legal disputes between the BBC and Donald Trump.

via The Guardian|

#bbc #cultural-trends #editorial-standards

culture19 days ago

Ella Langley’s 'Choosin' Texas' Sets New Record for Longest Hot 100 Reign

Ella Langley’s country hit 'Choosin' Texas' has reached its 23rd week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey’s 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' to become the longest-leading single in the chart’s history. While the song’s dominance is often linked to broader cultural shifts in rural America, some critics argue its success stems from strong songwriting rather than political or racial signaling.

via The New York Times|

#billboard-hot-100 #choosin-texas #country-music

entertainment1 year ago•7 min saved

Summer 2025: The Ultimate Song Showdown

Summer 2025 is characterized by a lack of dominant trends, with no clear pop culture hit or aesthetic defining the season, leading to a chaotic and fragmented cultural landscape marked by AI influence, media saturation, and individualistic pursuits.

via Business Insider|

#brain-rot #cultural-trends #entertainment

science-and-history2 years ago•3 min saved

The Clash: Globalism vs. the Scientific Revolution

The debate over the origin of science continues as historians explore the global origins of modern science, challenging the traditional Eurocentric narrative. James Poskett's book, "Horizons," argues that science was not limited to Europe but was a global effort, influenced by various cultures and their observations of the natural world. While Poskett's broad definition of science includes organized knowledge production, it raises questions about whether certain criteria, such as experiments and models, are necessary for something to be considered science. The book highlights the importance of non-European cultures' contributions to science but does not provide a counter-argument to the broader definition.

via Ars Technica|

#cultural-trends #definitions #global-origins

movies3 years ago•3 min saved

Gulf Moviegoers Flock to Saudi Arabia for Banned Films & Saudi Film Industry Spotlight

Gulf film fans are now traveling to Saudi Arabia to watch films that are banned in their home countries. Less than a decade ago, Saudis had to travel to neighboring countries to go to the cinema, but with the lifting of the 35-year ban on cinemas in Saudi Arabia, the country now has a growing cinema industry. In a reversal of historical cultural trends, residents of neighboring countries are now journeying to Saudi Arabia to bypass strict cinema restrictions at home. The recent ban of Warner Bros.' film Barbie in Kuwait and potential ban in Lebanon has led Kuwaiti residents to cross the border to Saudi Arabia to watch the film, highlighting the progress Saudi Arabia has made in its film industry in just a few years.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#barbie #cultural-trends #film-censorship