Content Warning: discussions of transphobia. 

This week on Culture Hang, we looked at drag icon RuPaul. We explore RuPaul's long and interesting career; transphobic comments and potentially fracking on his land. 

Pop culture moments of the week include more Liam Payne drama, Lizzo removing the ableist slur from her new song and an update on Rebel Wilson being outed. 

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Links:

https://ew.com/news/2018/03/05/rupaul-apology-transgender-comments/

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/a38450603/ru-paul-drag-race-maddy-morphosis/

Content Warning: discussion of transphobia, homophobia & the HIV/AIDs epidemic

Happy Pride Month from us at Culture Hang! We *try* to look at some gay pop culture moments and icons from TV, film and the legendary women who've been labelled as 'Gay Icons' and why across the years! Be prepared for some of your faves, unpicking some of the stereotypes. We're aware that we're not the most imporant voices on this topic but we want to celebrate Pride month with you all! 

Pop culture moments of the week include Rebel Wilson's forced coming out, Love Island discussions and Britney Spears' wedding.

We have a Patreon with TWO bonus episodes released each month! Twenty-four episodes of Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club are out NOW!

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Links:

https://medium.com/@bobyandika/why-are-gay-men-so-obsessed-with-divas-ee4b6a9ef5e9

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20190923-why-is-judy-garland-the-ultimate-gay-icon

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xrMPPCPwUS0jE0C3emP0X?si=zEoZwjy6TYGbaTyX9DbAvw 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4br8BB5u2mfGpPlTlT9W5c?si=gfSyYZgySv6bi25DoV2wSA

https://www.mic.com/articles/61187/why-are-straight-women-the-icons-for-gay-men

After some interesting comments from Liam Payne on Logan Paul's podcast, we decided to look at all the One Direction drama. We talk about Liam's recent comments, the drama surrounding Zayn leaving the band and what the boys are up to now. 

Pop culture moments of the week include Kim Kardashian's skincare controversy, the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial and sustainable fashion on the new season of Love Island. 

We have a Patreon with TWO bonus episodes released each month! Twenty-four episodes of Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club are out NOW!

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Links:

https://www.vulture.com/2022/06/liam-payne-logan-paul-interview-one-direction.html#_ga=2.95780764.1490296673.1654421001-1695105291.1649094282 

https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/one-direction-friendship-fued-explainer.html 

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a9881693/timeline-one-direction-shading-each-other/ 

https://www.insider.com/everything-one-direction-has-said-about-each-other-since-breakup-2019-5

Content warning: Child abuse, exploitation, transphobia and anti-choice arguments

We take a deep dive into the murky waters of the terrible world of family vlogging. We cover many terrible instances of parents exploiting their children from money and views in this unregulated world. 

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Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PHrWUPQm0k&ab_channel=uncleherman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvQfekq5tic&ab_channel=AndreiTerbea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIF1Xv7L0CI&ab_channel=CaseyAonso

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz3aopl4OhI&ab_channel=DrewGooden

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_78PbtEfWWE&ab_channel=uncleherman

This week on Culture Hang we looked at American YouTubers. We explored the potential 'cult' that Michelle Phan has joined, the drama behind Smosh, and wholesome YouTubers like Grace Helbig and Conner Franta. Pop Culture moments include Kourtney Kardashian's wedding and Harry Styles' new album. 

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Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw5iac-B2ak 

This week on Culture Hang, we look back on some of the most successful people on BritTube 2012-2014 to see where they are now in light of Dan Howell (Danisnotonfire)'s latest video detailing why he left youtube and recent Tanya Burr/Jim Chapman divorce rumours that have started again! Pop culture moments of the week include Eurovision 2022 and Kendall Jenner can't cut a cucumber!

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Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUPRwfb37sM&ab_channel=DanielHowell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxM-UqeTdf4&ab_channel=uncleherman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvnTkopO5yE&ab_channel=uncleherman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC1MZ5_QCA0&ab_channel=uncleherman

After another year of celebrities failing to meet the theme, we decided to discuss the Met Gala! We looked at the history behind the event, Anna Wintour's bizarre requirements, the most controversial themes and our favourite (and least favourite) looks from this year. Pop culture moments include an update on the new Kardashian show. 

We have a Patreon with TWO bonus episodes released each month! Twenty-two episodes of Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club and our Met Gala 2021 Review are out NOW!

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Links:

https://time.com/6170179/anna-wintour-met-gala-amy-odell-book/

This week Culture Gang we're going back to our roots and review the first two epsiodes of the new Kardshian show, all the good, the bad and the downright boring. We explore each character arc, the things we knew and the things we didn't and where we think it's going to go next. Pop culture moments of the week include Blac Chyna's lawsuit against the Kardashians, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's court case & Elon Musk buying Twitter :(

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After Tish Cyrus filed for divorce against Billy Ray Cyrus for the second time, we decided to look at the chaotic Cyrus family tree. From Billy Ray having two children by two different women in one year to Miley Cyrus' career controversy, we deep dive into the 30-year long history of the Cyrus family. 

Pop culture moments include celebrity baby news, Coachella and the fictional ASAP Rocky cheating rumours. 

We have a Patreon with TWO bonus episodes released each month! Twenty-two episodes of Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club and our Met Gala 2021 Review are out NOW!

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Links:

https://people.com/country/tish-cyrus-files-for-divorce-billy-ray-cyrus-after-28-years-of-marriage/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wORPTByghiw

*Spolier warning for this episode if you haven't seen The Dropout series yet*

This week we finally round off our season of the Girl Boss we started last year by looking at the times and trials of Elizabeth Holmes, a Stanford dropout who went on to become one of the richest women in the world as the CEO of Theranos and how she frauded her way to the very top.

We have a Patreon with TWO bonus episodes released each month! Twenty two episodes of Celebrity Corner and Bad Book Club and our Met Gala 2021 Review are out NOW!

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Links:

https://www.goodto.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/where-elizabeth-holmes-now-prison-653376

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/the-dropout-elizabeth-holmes-hulu-review

https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/hulu/the-dropout-finale-elizabeth-holmes-millennial-exceptionalism/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58336998

https://www.businessinsider.com/theranos-founder-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-life-story-bio-2018-4?r=US&IR=T

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/13/elizabeth-holmes-sentence-september-fraud

https://open.spotify.com/show/7lrJqILWfMuQhqDHJEFUK6