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
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
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
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
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
Art and culture highlights for 2016 – BBC News
In an increasingly global environment, the way we consume and celebrate art has changed. Original Article
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
‘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
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
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