Magic Mike’s Last Dance proves men are not up to the task of presenting the female gaze

Helen Warner Associate Professoer in Cultural Politics, Communication and Media Studies, University of East Anglia The third and final instalment of the Magic Mike series is still drawing enthusiastic audiences in UK cinemas. Inspired by Channing Tatum’s real-life Magic Mike Live stage show, the conclusion to Steven Soderbergh’s trilogy operates as a backstage…

Mercury Prize 2022: what rapper Little Simz’ win says about the UK independent music scene

John Street Emeritus Professor of Politics, School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies, University of East Anglia Speaking after she won the 2022 Mercury Music Prize, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, aka Little Simz, was clearly honoured to be given the award. It wasn’t about the money (£25,000), or at least it wasn’t…
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