Abi Kara-Fernandes

A search for Glee star Naya Rivera started taking place last Wednesday, after her son, aged 4, was found alone, sleeping in a boat she had rented for the two of them at Lake Piru, California. Her body was found days later in the lake, with Ventura County police...

Set in post World War II Hollywood, this Netflix miniseries explores the hurdles faced by aspiring actors whilst trying to make it in the cut-throat world of acting. As an unashamed Gleek, a series created by Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy, and which even stars Darren Criss, grabbed my...

Amid the Black Lives Matter movement, society, and more specifically the entertainment industry, is now reflecting on racism in its historical media. One move from US streaming service HBO was to remove the 1939 film Gone with the Wind from its platform, as it perpetuated insensitive portrayals of black...

Nationwide protests surrounding the death of George Floyd whilst under police custody in America caused a social media backlash spreading across the globe in the pursuit of justice, not just for Floyd, but for people of colour everywhere. Whilst sharing posts on varying social media platforms has helped bring...

Abi explores David Hockney’s latest series of artwork and how creating art can provide solace during the current global uncertainty....

After many weeks of glorious sunshine, the good old British grey skies are back, accompanied by scatterings of rain and most likely a dip in the nation’s good spirits during this pandemic. ...

As the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus is given the go-ahead to expand, Impact’s Abi Kara-Fernandes delves into the plans for ‘Project Xenia’ and what it will offer prospective students.   Named after the ancient Greek concept of hospitality, the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from...