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Rated Reads: Jack Harlow Thirst and the Death of the BlackBerry
Rated Reads this week looks at controversies surrounding Aaliyah's upcoming posthumous album, the intriguing rise of rapper Jack Harlow and the well-timed return of Alt-J.
A Work In Progress: Food Banks
Photographer Reece James Morrison shines a light on food banks, documenting a day at The People's Kitchen in Newcastle.
How Honey Burlesque Has Created a Queer Safe Space and Artistic Haven
Notion meets Scarlett Snow, the creator of the LGBTQ+ performance project, Honey Burlesque, to chat about the queer community, the changing meaning of safe spaces, and true queer inclusion.
The Best Films of 2021
Cinema - actually going to the cinema - was a cherished pastime this year. There's been a ton of great flicks but these are Notion's top picks from 2021.
The Best TV Shows of 2021
Another year spent (partly) inside required another year of great TV, and thankfully 2021 stepped up to the plate. Here's Notion's picks for the best of the small screen in 2021...
Rated Reads: The Michelle Yeoh Multiverse and Behind the Mask of Drill Music
Rated Reads this week takes a look at the Sex and the City revival's race problem, the trailer for a visually stunning new sci-fi movie and a deep dive into the true face of the growing drill music genre.
Avril Lavigne Announces A Sk8er Boi Movie
Pop-punk hero Avril Lavigne is ready to dial up the nostalgia as she teases a film adaptation of her hit song "Sk8er Boi" on its 20th anniversary.
Yasmin Benoit Is On a Mission to Make Asexuality More Visible
Notion sat down with Yasmin Benoit, an award-winning British asexual activist and model, to discuss her moves to increase ace visibility throughout society and how she fights stereotypes.
Rated Reads: The Dark Side of TikTok and the Endurance of Christmas Music
Rated Reads this week looks at the enduring power of Christmas music, the ugly side of Internet amateur investigation culture and a curious musical trend from the 90s.