Arts & Culture


Teenager comes under fire for ‘offensive’ prom dress

A teenager is in hot water after wearing a traditional Chinese dress known as a cheongsam to her high school prom. Keziah shared several snapshots from the evening via Twitter and one social media user was quick to criticise the 18-year-old for her choice of attire.   Original Article

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Photographer recreates Star Wars on Cromarty Firth rigs – BBC News

A photographer creates images that place some of Star Wars’ best loved characters on rigs in a Highland firth. Original Article

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Rupert Murdoch, Jerry Hall and other power couples – BBC News

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall are to marry, but will they become the world’s biggest power couple? And what else can they look forward to? Original Article

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China’s Hollywood studio buy-up begs questions – BBC News

With a Chinese conglomerate buying a controlling stake in a Hollywood studio, what does it mean for the future of the film industry in China? Original Article

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James Nesbitt: Don’t forget victims of Troubles – BBC News

The actor James Nesbitt has said a political deal reached between Northern Ireland politicians last year let down the victims of the Troubles. Original Article

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Art and culture highlights for 2016 – BBC News

In an increasingly global environment, the way we consume and celebrate art has changed. Original Article

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Glasgow venue transformed for disability access gig – BBC News

A one-off gig has taken place to highlight the difficulties many disabled people have trying to get to watch their favourite bands. Original Article

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‘The Revenant’ Review: Revenge on the Range – WSJ

Left for dead by his fellow explorers after a bear attack, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Hugh Glass will stop at nothing to hunt down the man who betrayed him. Original Article

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Why is modern music so loud? – BBC News

CDs have been getting louder since the mid-80s, as record labels fight to get their artists heard. Professor Trevor Cox asks why. Original Article

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West Yorkshire Playhouse awarded £6.6m from Arts Council – BBC News

The Arts Council awards £6.6m towards a £14m refurbishment of the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds. Original Article

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