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Making it in motorsport – at any level – requires a bonkers amount of grit and determination. But that was no problem fo...
09/07/2023

Making it in motorsport – at any level – requires a bonkers amount of grit and determination. But that was no problem for Naomi Schiff.

“I basically printed out thousands of business cards, put them in my pockets, and I drove to every race that I could reach in driving distance. I just knocked on a lot of doors and told them that I was the next Lewis Hamilton and that if they gave me a test, I would prove it to them”.

To read more about how Schiff made it to be the latest, biggest addition to the Sky Sports F1 team, click the link in our bio.

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🏁 Introducing our new digital cover star, Naomi Schiff () Her passion for Formula One has taken her from South Africa to...
07/07/2023

🏁 Introducing our new digital cover star, Naomi Schiff ()

Her passion for Formula One has taken her from South Africa to China. And now, Naomi Schiff is intent on leaving her mark.

Head to the link in bio for the full interview.

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Is Kendrick Lamar giving A$AP Rocky a run for his money on big power fits? His latest Chanel fit has us wondering. Who e...
06/07/2023

Is Kendrick Lamar giving A$AP Rocky a run for his money on big power fits?

His latest Chanel fit has us wondering. Who else can pull off - let’s be real - rich old lady pearls?

Are we fans of the fit or not? Let us know. 👇

Last night, Pharrell Williams staged his highly-anticipated Louis Vuitton Spring 2024 show in Paris.And, is it just me, ...
21/06/2023

Last night, Pharrell Williams staged his highly-anticipated Louis Vuitton Spring 2024 show in Paris.

And, is it just me, or was it the hottest invite of the year?

From The Carters, to Lewis Hamilton, to Rihanna and A$AP Rocky and *checks notes* Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham. Everyone seems to have cleared their diaries for Pharrell.

Stormzy for . “The greatest music on Earth is coming out of Africa.”
30/05/2023

Stormzy for .

“The greatest music on Earth is coming out of Africa.”

📸 Stormzy for . “The greatest music on Earth is coming out of Africa”
30/05/2023

📸 Stormzy for .

“The greatest music on Earth is coming out of Africa”

Boxing aside, there’s a lot more to Ben Whittaker. He’s mad – as in, MAD– for all things anime. His arm is adorned with ...
04/05/2023

Boxing aside, there’s a lot more to Ben Whittaker.

He’s mad – as in, MAD– for all things anime. His arm is adorned with tattoos of anime characters, and he can chat for days about every intricate detail. Hell, even his car is wrapped in the damn thing.

Ahead of his return to the ring in two days, click the link in our bio to read more about the Darlaston-born athlete.



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Boxing aside, there’s a lot more to Ben Whittaker.He’s mad – as in, MAD– for all things anime. His arm is adorned with t...
04/05/2023

Boxing aside, there’s a lot more to Ben Whittaker.

He’s mad – as in, MAD– for all things anime. His arm is adorned with tattoos of anime characters, and he can chat for days about every intricate detail. Hell, even his car is wrapped in the damn thing.

Ahead of his return to the ring in two days, click the link in our bio to read more about the Darlaston-born athlete.


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Styling assistant: Despina Chatzidakis
Production: .ig
Set production: .ig

Words: Shayni Solanki

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🥊Introducing our new digital cover star Full interview at the link in bio.Photography:  &  Styling:  Styling assistant: ...
03/05/2023

🥊Introducing our new digital cover star

Full interview at the link in bio.

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Styling assistant: Despina Chatzidakis

Words: Shayni Solanki

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Culture & Music Editor:

Everything you need to know about the   Swipe ➡️
01/05/2023

Everything you need to know about the

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The style in   🤌🏼
30/04/2023

The style in 🤌🏼

The name’s Sir Lewis “big fit” Hamilton, to you.
29/04/2023

The name’s Sir Lewis “big fit” Hamilton, to you.

Have you seen   yet? 🥊Stepping behind the camera, Michael B. Jordan recently made his directorial debut with Creed Ill, ...
26/04/2023

Have you seen yet? 🥊

Stepping behind the camera, Michael B. Jordan recently made his directorial debut with Creed Ill, opting to tell a story centred around masculinity.

Click the link in bio to find out why you should go watch it.

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Coachella isn’t just about the music — it’s about the fits. Who did it best? 👇 (it was hard for us to pick, too)
24/04/2023

Coachella isn’t just about the music — it’s about the fits.

Who did it best? 👇 (it was hard for us to pick, too)

For this weeks Discover Weekly, we hone in on SPIDER, a Nigerian-Catholic producer, songwriter, and creator from Dublin,...
21/04/2023

For this weeks Discover Weekly, we hone in on SPIDER, a Nigerian-Catholic producer, songwriter, and creator from Dublin, edging closer and closer towards her first big break.

Click the link in our bio to find out why.

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Whether you are a carefree spirit, feeling a little experimental, or are entirely in opposition to the legalisation and ...
20/04/2023

Whether you are a carefree spirit, feeling a little experimental, or are entirely in opposition to the legalisation and usage of cannabis; 4/20 is a worldwide cultural movement that embraces the consumption of ma*****na.

Click the link in our bio to read why the movement still matters.

Words by Natasha Hemraze.

#420

Whether you are a carefree spirit, feeling a little experimental, or are entirely in opposition to the legalisation and ...
20/04/2023

Whether you are a carefree spirit, feeling a little experimental, or are entirely in opposition to the legalisation and usage of cannabis; 4/20 is a worldwide cultural movement that embraces the consumption of ma*****na.

Click the link in our bio to read why the movement still matters.

Words by Natasha Hemraze.

#420

After so many years, New Girl’s Cece is still one of television’s best representations of a brown girl.Want to know why?...
19/04/2023

After so many years, New Girl’s Cece is still one of television’s best representations of a brown girl.

Want to know why? Click the link in bio.

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Redefining what it means to be a race car driver, Nicolas Hamilton is one to watchWords by
18/04/2023

Redefining what it means to be a race car driver, Nicolas Hamilton is one to watch

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A force to be reckoned with on-screen, Daniel Kaluuya is also one to watch on the red carpet.Words by
17/04/2023

A force to be reckoned with on-screen, Daniel Kaluuya is also one to watch on the red carpet.

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Isimeme Naomi Udu, better known on TikTok as Hemlocke Springs, is the latest homemade musician blooming onto the scene w...
11/04/2023

Isimeme Naomi Udu, better known on TikTok as Hemlocke Springs, is the latest homemade musician blooming onto the scene with nearly 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

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Landing a graduate role can be tough – but for those blessed with luck, landing their dream job can also mean some serio...
18/02/2022

Landing a graduate role can be tough – but for those blessed with luck, landing their dream job can also mean some serious cash.

Landing a graduate role can be tough – but for those blessed with luck, the highest-paid graduate jobs can open up an exciting new chapter.

"But of all the stories you’re likely to hear about Williams, it is perhaps the one about his infamous scar –obtained in...
07/09/2021

"But of all the stories you’re likely to hear about Williams, it is perhaps the one about his infamous scar –obtained in defence of his friends – that remind us that beyond the fame and fortune, the accolades and praise, Michael K. Williams was a fierce, loyal, and kind soul."

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On-screen, Michael K. Williams was wildly recognised for his acting gifs and talents – off it, he was respected for his kind, humble and joyful spirit.

Spring has sprung, and summer is just around the corner – and as restrictions ease, there’s no better time than the pres...
23/06/2021

Spring has sprung, and summer is just around the corner – and as restrictions ease, there’s no better time than the present to dive headfirst into the intricate world of dating apps.

As restrictions ease, there’s no better time than the present to dive headfirst into the intricate world of dating apps.

Euro 2020 performance aside, this England team stands apart in its commitment to bettering the world beyond football.
21/06/2021

Euro 2020 performance aside, this England team stands apart in its commitment to bettering the world beyond football.

Euro 2020 performance aside, this England team stands apart in their commitment to bettering the world beyond football.

This week, we profile the experimental sound of Thundercat – an artist who consistently proves he’s ahead of the curve.
18/06/2021

This week, we profile the experimental sound of Thundercat – an artist who consistently proves he’s ahead of the curve.

This week, we profile the experimental sound of Thundercat – an artist who consistently proves he's ahead of the curve.

With the sun here to stay and life steadily returning to normal, we pick out the best trainers to turn on the style this...
17/06/2021

With the sun here to stay and life steadily returning to normal, we pick out the best trainers to turn on the style this summer.

"Especially when you are a new grad, there is an expectation to be eager, hard-working and sacrificial.”One writer share...
16/06/2021

"Especially when you are a new grad, there is an expectation to be eager, hard-working and sacrificial.”

One writer shares their experience of isolation, anxiety and fulfilment on an entirely virtual grad scheme.

One writer shares their experience of isolation, anxiety and fulfilment on an entirely virtual grad scheme.

We sort the good from the bad and pick the best movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix this month – from new series to ...
15/06/2021

We sort the good from the bad and pick the best movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix this month – from new series to returning favourites.

We sort the good from the bad and pick the best movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix month – from new series to returning favourites.

As the sun finally makes an appearance, we pick out this season’s biggest and boldest style trends – for both guys and g...
14/06/2021

As the sun finally makes an appearance, we pick out this season’s biggest and boldest style trends – for both guys and gals.

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