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NERD STUFF PETRA ERIKSSON WHAT’S GOING ON LED BY DONKEYS’ STUNT FOR THE NEW PM VIRAL

Campaign group, Led By Donkeys, have launched a multi-pronged attack on Britain’s most powerful buffoon, Boris Johnson. An image of BoJo holding aloft a kipper and the claim that he is a “liar” and a “threat” have been projected on both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Billboards detailing the Cabinet’s anti-Brexit tweets have also appeared. The fishy image dates back to a speech in which Johnson waved a vacuum-packed kipper at his confused audience, presumably demonstrating yet another animal that has more of a spine than he does.

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When will they run out of annoying internet-based challenges? The answer, sadly, is not yet. The Bottle Cap Challenge has taken social media by storm, with every brand and celeb you can think of getting involved. A whole host of stars, from Mariah Carey to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, have been roundhouse-kicking caps straight off bottles because that’s what society has come to.

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DAVE - LOCATION ILHAN OMAR (FT. BURNA BOY) SOMEONE TO FOLLOW TRENDING ON YOUTUBE

Dave is blowing up right now and just having Congresswoman, feminist, refugee, all-round a really, really good time by the looks of it. legend and renowned caller-out of the orange In his new vid for “Location” alongside Nigerian President. Ilhan Omar is making big political hotshot, Burna Boy, he’s just casually hanging waves in the US right now and her Twitter out in Ibiza with Stormzy and Raheem Sterling, is where you should be. Give her a follow as you do. Frankly, this is Dave’s world and prepare to be inspired. and we’re just living in it.

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Let’s quickly get this out the way: no, it’s not as good as “Hakuna Matata”, but it’s still an uplifting banger. Beyonce cavorts across the savannah with a whole stack of outfit IMAGE changes in this video for the new Lion King tune. However, the vid features minimal warthogs, so we unfortunately have no choice but to award it zero stars. Sad. HERE

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SAM SMITH - ED SHEERAN & TRAVIS SCOTT ‘HOW DO YOU SLEEP?’ ANTISOCIAL NEW MUSIC VIDEO NEW MUSIC RELEASES PLACE

In answer to your question, Sam: on my front Drugs! Those were the order of the day when this and drooling slightly. However, this song seems super surreal video was dreamt up. But famed to be asking the question more metaphorically actor, Ed Sheeran, still puts in a scene-stealing IMAGE and features a whole host of topless handsome performance as ever, alongside Travis Scott. In lads wearing Spanx for some reason. Check out the song, Sheeran repeatedly demands: “Don’t Mr Smith and his cummerbund friends in this touch me! Don’t touch me! Don’t touch me!” video that offers some sweet moves and a Sounds good, Ed! HERE heavy dose of attitude.

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According to VICE, listening to The Marias is From the company behind Dirty John and Dr. Death, The Shrink Next like travelling in a time machine. We’re not Door explores what happens when a doctor-patient relationship turns sure what they were taking, but we want in. A into something much darker… If you like scaring yourself silly on your fusion of jazz, psychedelia, funk and lounge, commute, this is one for you. the Marias are a smooth rendezvous of catchy guitar riffs, silky vocals and classic horn solos.

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SMALL SCREEN, BIG SCREEN PETRA ERIKSSON SOMETHING FOR THE LOO THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES: SEASON 1 PROMO | HBO COMEDY

The Righteous Gemstones is an American comedy television series, created by Danny McBride, set to premiere on August 18, 2019 on HBO. The show tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work. With the likes of McBride, John Goodman and School of Rock legend Tony Cavalero all one screen, it’s gonna be a hoot. CLICK HERE TO VIEW JIMMY FALLON BOUGHT THAT TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET PUPPET. YES, THAT PUPPET FUNNY OR DIE

A US-based artist thought it would be a good idea to make a dummy of actor Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name, Lady Bird). No comment. The doll was put up for sale on eBay for a little over $100,000. Obviously, no one bought it because regardless of the dosh, nobody wants the curse that definitely comes with dead-eyed porcelain children. That is, nobody except Jimmy Fallon, the proud new owner of Timmy the ventriloquist puppet. Enjoy your fun while it lasts...

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PEOPLE WANT TO RAID AREA THERESA MAY LEAVES NO 10 51 TO SEE ‘THE ALIENS’ AND FOR THE LAST TIME YES IT’S FUNNY HONESTLY WE’RE DOWN FUNNY VIRAL

In this unseen footage, we see Theresa just A Facebook event was created titled “Storm moments after Boris Johnson replaces her in 10 Area 51, They Can’t Stop All Of Us”. This Downing Street. Theresa waves goodbye to her obviously sent the state wild with memes for days as PM and hello to limitless days of running what they’ll do with their newfound alien through wheatfields. Just watch out for those friends, including twerking and watching combine harvesters. endless Gilmore Girl reruns. What an imaginative bunch.

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SOMETHING FOR THE LOO PETRA ERIKSSON TALK OF THE TOWN THE SHINING STARRING JIM CARREY [DEEPFAKE] SHORT FILM

Jack Nicholson’s performance in The Shining is already creepy enough - but with Jim Carrey’s face superimposed on top of his own for no apparent reason, it’s even more unsettling. This convincing DeepFake technology is all a bit of a laugh - until we start getting framed for murder. For now though, let’s enjoy the funny faces!

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Virtual Reality has taken the world by storm, and according to Sony and HTC, it won’t be long until it starts taking over the smart tech empire. Quick to tap into the tech were Disney Animation Studios, who are already onto their second VR short film, A Kite’s Tale. Set to debut later this month, the short will combine PLACE classic, hand-drawn animation and VR technology. The film promises to be an immersive, heartfelt rollercoaster. IMAGE HERE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW GRADUATE CREATIVES RELIVE THE NOSTALGIA OF LONG SUMMERS IN FRANCK DESIGN ITV’S NEW IDENTS BOHBOT’S PASTEL PHOTOS OF FRENCH WATERPARKS DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY

As part of a wider ITV Creates series of idents for Franck Bohbot adeptly captures nostalgic feeling through colour in his most recent photographic 2019, the television network have handpicked 52 series. Forever Young, shot during a visit to the South of France, emanates warmth and familiarity with different artists and designers and asked them to his use of soft, pastel tones and hues. Dreamy... Not that we need anymore reasons to detest the grey rebrand the ITV logo in a variety of ways. These ‘summer’ skies in England. are to be filmed by ITV Creative for the channel. The roster was curated by Charlie Levine, who says that ITV Creates “is a real snapshot of what is happening in the arts right now” and that it was her priority to make the 52 artists diverse and representative of the UK creative industry. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CLICK HERE TO VIEW

PLACE IMAGE HERE THE INFAMOUS BREXIT BUS RETURNS, AS A BOOK AND EXHIBITION ART

The century old (so it seems) saga continues, and what better way to explore the ever expanding crevice between now and post-brexit freedom than a four-metre-high, 13-metre-long graphic book of the infamous brexit bus?

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TALK OF THE TOWN PETRA ERIKSSON DIGITAL LANDSCAPE THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LINK’S AWAKENING NINTENDO SWITCH GAMING

Set to be released in September this year, the trailer already has 5 million views. Originally released 25 years ago on Nintendo Gameboy, it’s perhaps an understatement to say this has been feverishly anticipated by gamers! Prepare for a storm of nostalgic, early Gen Yers taking over the internet.

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The Virtual Reality kingdom continues to evolve. PlayStation 5 will be compatible with VR technology, meaning players will be able to fully immerse themselves in the digital world at home. The console is set to launch in 2020, with prices starting at around $500. Instead of paying for those flights to the bahamas, you can wear goggles at home and pretend to be there for the same price. Score!

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DIGITAL LANDSCAPE PETRA ERIKSSON LOOKING FORWARD SWEET HARMONY: OLAFUR ELIASSON: IN REAL LIFE RAVE | TODAY EGALLERY & ART EXHIBITIONS DESIGN

For a rave without the acid, head to The Saatchi The Tate Modern’s latest show explores Olafur Eliasson’s deep engagement with society Gallery. The curators behind the most recent and the environment. The exhibition is a unforgettable voyage into climate change, energy, exhibition have captured and archived the migration and architecture through an immersive fusion of art and technology. One of the atmosphere surrounding one of the biggest most rated features is a 38m long corridor filled with dense fake fog, restricting visitors’ countercultural movements of the twentieth vision to a radius of 1.5m. In spite of the fact you’re basically inhaling food colouring as you century. Reliving the rave revolution through the wade through, it’s a must see art show. voices and lenses of those who experienced it; Sweet Harmony will portray the new world that emerged from the club scene of the 80s and 90s.

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Backyard Cinema is returning to Camden for another summer of sipping cocktails, movie marathons and West Coast vibes. Think palm trees, beach bars and… ponchos. Well, this is London after all.

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Pope Joan eating cannelloni; Dull Gret raiding London Design Fair is a four-day industry the bread basket; Patient Griselda wondering event that brings together over 550 exhibitors whether to order dessert: the famous opening from across 36 countries. Located in the scene to this, Caryl Churchill's politically-charged creative heart of East London, expect a 1982 play, remains just as flavoursome, and as diverse range of art and design from indie to current, thirty-seven years on in the National established brands and designers. Theatre’s revival.

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Mexico is coming to Guildhall Yard. If you fancy gorging yourself on tacos and agave cocktails while watching lycra-clad Lucha Libre wrestling shows, this one’s for you. Get your ticket soon, they’ll be gone before you can say Arriba!

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LOOKING FORWARD PETRA ERIKSSON BEST ON THE WEB JOJO RABBIT THE GREAT HACK NEW TO FILM NEW ON NETFLIX

An “anti-hate satire” in which a lonely young boy The Great Hack uncovers the dark world of data exploitation through the compelling growing up in World War II Germany finds his personal journeys of those involved in the explosive Cambridge Analytica/Facebook world-view turned upside down when he discovers data scandal. So think Black Mirror, but you’re in it. his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Waititi, the director of “Thor: Ragnarok,” We can see the memes forming already; when you think you’re watching a cool will play the boy’s imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler. action movie, then realise it’s actually real life… gulp.

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Helen Mirren will call you back later because she’s currently busy being a badass in this new HBO series about Russia’s most famous queen. Have a look at the trailer here for all the head-chopping and sass-walking you can handle. Helen also looks a lot like the Queen does on stamps and coins, which is a big bonus if that’s what you’re into.

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HIS DARK MATERIALS: TOP GUN: MAVERICK FILM LOOKING FORWARD SEASON 1 TV LOOKING FORWARD

Leather jacket? Check. Aviator shades? Check. If you were a parent or child in the 90s or 00s and Homoerotic topless frolicking? Double check. you don’t know Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Tom Cruise may be slowly aging into Michael Materials” series, then you must have been living McIntyre, but that won’t stop him reliving his past under a considerably sized rock. James McAvoy, glories in this broodingly shot sequel to the Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda front a original Top Gun. Is Maverick back? Oh yes. But strong cast in this latest BBC/HBO co-production. has he still got what it takes? Probably also yes. Plus, there’s a giant armoured polar bear in it, so you should probably check it out. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CLICK HERE TO VIEW LAUGH OUT LOUD YOU’VE GOT TO SEE THIS NERD STUFF WHAT’S GOING ON SMALL SCREEN, BIG SCREEN SOMETHING FOR THE LOO TALK OF THE TOWN DIGITAL LANDSCAPE LOOKING FORWARD

BEST ON THE WEB PETRA ERIKSSON LISTEN UP THE INSIDE STORY OF TWITTER'S NEW REDESIGN ARTICLE

The design team at Twitter HQ have come a long way since the platform’s green-flubber typeface days way back when the site launched. The redesign isn’t just about making Twitter prettier though, it’s about sending a message to users; Twitter is listening to what they want, and avoiding being trolled themselves…

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Happiness can’t be a goal in itself. This means it’s not something we can technically achieve. Darius Foroux discusses how happiness is actually something we create. Happiness comes down to what you’re doing, and it’s that that makes the difference. In other words, it’s a byproduct of usefulness. When you do little, useful things every day, it adds up to a life well lived. A life that mattered.

Deep.

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After some time “finding himself” following a #MeToo allegation of sexual misconduct, the “new” Aziz Ansari is back with a hot Netflix special and a whole new appreciation for consent. Directed by Spike Jonze, “Aziz Ansari: Right Now” is partially apologetic and partially not. Generally though, it’s at least better judged than Louis CK’s post-public masturbation return, so that’s something.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW CAMPAIGN ADDRESSES THE NIGEL FARAGE COVER ARTICLE Naturally, Campaign’s readership didn’t take well to their frontpage feature of a racist turd. The team behind the cover have apologised for their pretty ill-thought out approach, and assure us that racism, sexism or any of the offensive-isms are not tolerated at the publication. The aim behind the feature was to explore how the Brexit Party has emerged as a brand in itself over the last few years, and to analyse how it’s managed to connect with so many communities.

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We’ve never been shy when it comes to provoking political conversation. On Thursday 01st August, we covered the streets of London with Boris Johnson’s face, and asked pedestrians to stick gum on it.

Taking a leaf out of Boris’ book, after all, his PLACE mantra is: “there are no disasters, only opportunities”, we recognised a chance for protest and proactivity. The #stickittotheman fly posters offer the chance for pedestrians to peacefully protest while helping to clean up IMAGE our streets one piece of gum at a time. HERE

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LAUGH OUT LOUD PETRA ERIKSSON YOU’VE GOT TO SEE THIS When you upload a video to IGTV Instagram is changing its policy on Instagram is using AI to warn people on Instagram, the platform will disabling accounts to mirror the rules who are about to post hurtful keep track of things like audience already in place at parent company comments, it is also testing a restrict feature, enabling people to avoid retention and all users’ average Facebook - notifications will enable interactions without those who are view percentage, which you are affected users to appeal deletion restricted knowing. now able to view. decisions on posts.

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Twitter introduced its new Twitter added a broadcast Twitter users are getting more media-publishing tool, LiveCut, scheduling feature to its Media customization options for lists, integrating the functionality of Studio meaning producers will now they can now choose which ones real-time video-clipping service appear and pin them. be able to plan ahead and attract SnappyTV into its Media Studio by December 31st. viewers for their live videos.

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The environment was top-of-mind Facebook rolled out a special tool For the first time since its debut in for Facebook users, as exclusive to the U.K. that enables October 2016, enterprise platform biodegradation was one of Facebook people to report ads that they believe Workplace by Facebook is raising its IQ’s Topics to Watch for the month. to be scams or misleading. rates, detailing three new plans and one add-on option.

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YouTube music users can now YouTube revealed two changes Creators on YouTube are getting toggle directly to videos for tracks aimed at smoothing the process of more monetization options with they’re consuming/ ‘Why just listen resolving intellectual property claims super stickers, membership levels when you can watch?’ That’s the and more merchandising partners. via its Content ID system meaning thinking behind a new feature. creators gained more editing options to quickly resolve those disputes.

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Martin Sorrell has examined the When you have “User Trust, Privacy Google is marking International ways major holding companies are and Transparency” in your title, you Small Business Day Thursday with approaching advertising’s biggest have to have more than a passing it’s introduction of Google for Small knowledge of not only the broad Business. challenges regarding customer data, advertising and media ecosystems and, for the most part, he is but also a nuanced understanding of unimpressed. regulations.

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YOU’VE GOT TO SEE THIS PETRA ERIKSSON NERD STUFF ENTERTAINMENT EATING & DRINKING

This months entertainment case The craft boom has transformed study looks into a range of topics people’s drinking habits, with from how regional music streaming discerning consumers now in search services are challenging Spotify and of artisanal offerings, authentic Apple, to why is print flourishing in an brand stories, and unique increasingly digital media landscape. experiences. No longer led by alcohol content or fail-safe favourites, they’re showing an increased thirst for niche brands, non- or low-alcoholic options.

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Across the globe, the jewellery industry has been in flux; in 2017, the European market suffered a 3% drop, representing the third consecutive annual decline in demand. And TECHNOLOGY SHOPPING while bridal jewellery still accounts for 27% of diamond sales, the significance of gifting gems is evolving with the times. In the US, 20% of Gen Y women who own diamond jewellery received their first piece when they were aged 16 or under, and 31% of jewellery sold in the country in 2016 was bought by women themselves.

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Artificial intelligence is gradually When it comes to seasonal becoming an unavoidable part of occasions, the resilience of traditions everyday life, helping to make often rests on their ability to evolve. mundane tasks a little easier or As lifestyles become more handling them completely. Whether fast-paced and tech transforms the it’s providing guidance from A to B or retail experience, people are looking PLACE RELEVANT ensuring optimal dental hygiene, for ways to put their own spin on people are beginning to see the major cultural celebrations like positive impact AI can have on their Thanksgiving or Valentine’s Day. IMAGE HERE lives.

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