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    Impact’s Music Essentials: ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ 50th Anniversary

    Ellie-Mae Davies Elton John’s masterpiece album ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ is turning 50 this year in October. Originally recorded in May 1973, the album saw major success and has since sold 20 million copies worldwide and stayed at number one in the Billboard album charts for eight consecutive weeks. Co-written by...
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    Celebrity Appeals and First-Look Deals: A new studio system?

    Ed Farley Reese Witherspoon. Robert Patterson. Brad Pitt. Tina Fey. Drew Barrymore. The list keeps growing. Ed explores the rise of celebrity first-look deals.  These names work together in terms of celebrity gravitas. From their names being related to large franchises and cult classics to their ability to wield...
  • Even With an Asian Best Actress Win, Are The Oscars Still So White?

    On the 12th of March, Michelle Yeoh accepted the Academy Award for Best Actress for Everything Everywhere All at Once at the Oscars. While many have claimed that the Oscars have become more diverse, Yeoh was the first Asian woman to win this award in its 95-year history. Adaora...
  • Jenna Ortega Almost Turned Down Wednesday

    It is now hard to imagine Netflix’s Wednesday being portrayed by anyone other than Jenna Ortega; it is as if she were made for the role. So, the world of film and television was surprised when Ortega revealed in a recent interview that she initially turned down the part. Zoe...
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    5 Video Games To Play If You Loved The Last of Us

    With the highly anticipated finale to The Last of Us releasing in the UK today, is there a better time to play the video game than now? If you haven't played The Last of Us already, then what are you waiting for? For non-PlayStation players, the PC version launches...
  • The Rise In Concert Ticket Prices: Exploring The Cause And Consequences For Fans

    Emma Robinson Throughout the past couple of years, there has been a noticeable rise in the prices of concert tickets. Emma explores why this is and the negative impact it has on music fans. Buying concert tickets can be an incredibly stressful experience for fans, especially if the artist...
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    The Sims 4 Werewolves: Furry Fun or a Wild Waste of Money?

    Alice Bennett With the release of a brand new game pack, The Sims 4 Werewolves, Alice Bennett discusses the potential of this new addition.  EA has recently released the trailer for the new The Sims 4 game pack, Werewolves, which has been met with both enthusiasm and scepticism. The pack will be released on...