The streets don’t love you
The streets don't love you.
How many times have you heard that before? You know, often we give in to what society says we must do or become or be...
Here’s why Jay Z signed AKA and Cassper Nyovest
Just hours ago, hip-hop mogul Jay Z spoke out about having signed two of South Africa’s top MCs, AKA and Cassper Nyovest:
“I am black and y’all know Africa is...
Brain-dead or brain-fed?
You’re tired. After a long day involving a whole lot of people and many variables of stress, all you want to do is go home and escape. The truth...
Why the new Michael Jackson movie could be a disaster
It would be safe to say this has been a long time coming. People have been expecting this. In fact, it almost seems like the "right thing to do": A star...
The “Yes, let’s” of the improv scene
I used to describe improv shows as "the most fun you can have with your clothes on that doesn't involve chocolate". 15 years later, which is how long I have...
3 life lessons from ‘The Revenant’
We all love to kick back and make some popcorn with butter (and loads of salt!) and immerse ourselves heart and soul in a movie. I recently had the chance to see...
Reload Sessions: An exhibition of sound
Song covers has become an industry of its own. Ever since Bieber, the term "online sensation" has inspired many a musician to post their own versions of popular songs. With successful artists...
Musings on the Oscars boycott
The annual Oscars gala may not be the same in 2016.
This is the case after Jada Pinkett-Smith and several other stars recently came out calling on actors to boycott the prestigious awards ceremony....
Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis
Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis.
It's one of Biggie's famous lines – but it brings up a whole lot of other memories. Whatever happened to the classics?
One of my first memories is playing Mario kart...
Get out of jail free?
It's not hard to see why escape attempts are such a frequent occurrence in prisons in Brazil's Pernambuco state: research shows they are a hellish place.
In a 2015 study...