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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.
Elliot Edusah: Challenging Black British Identity Through Film
Notion sat down with East London actor Elliot Edusah to discuss his new movie 'Pirates', love for UK garage, as well as widening the scope for Black men's portrayal throughout UK media.
Rated Reads: Virgil Abloh’s Legacy and Online Influencer Culture
Rated Reads this week looks back at late designer Virgil Abloh's legacy, the analysis of online culture in Olivia Yallop's new book, 'Break the Internet', and celebrity PDAs.
Everything On In December
Get into the festive spirit as we take you through a tour of what's on this December. From light installations and exhibitions to Christmas markets and New Year's Eve Parties, we've got you covered.
Rated Reads: The Truth About Celeb Endorsements & Manic Pixie Dream Boyfriends
Rated Reads this week dives into the reality behind celebrity fashion endorsements and the age of the Manic Pixie Dream Boyfriend.