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Men’s hair insecurities are having a moment

Men’s hair insecurities are having a moment

From Walton Goggins’ receding hairline to George Clooney’s recent dye job, men’s hair is being scrutinised more closely than ever before. Yet in this age-old battle, there are only a select group of winners

May 2, 2025
The Beatles will never die. Is that a problem?

The Beatles will never die. Is that a problem?

News that Sam Mendes will helm a four-film series on each member of The Beatles raises some questions about cultural fatigue, the power of nostalgia and the complexities of generational identity

Apr 7, 2025
Ashton Hall’s ridiculous morning routine may be a tipping point for the hustle culture content industry

Ashton Hall’s ridiculous morning routine may be a tipping point for the hustle culture content industry

The US influencer has garnered over 100m views on TikTok this week by detailing his vainglorious five-hour morning routine. Is this the point that self-improvement/hustle culture begins to eat itself?

Mar 31, 2025
Ruthless or desperate? Liam Lawson’s axing for Yuki Tsunoda shows the cutthroat nature of F1

Ruthless or desperate? Liam Lawson’s axing for Yuki Tsunoda shows the cutthroat nature of F1

The Kiwi star has been demoted after just two races, replaced by Japanese driver Tsunoda. Could the move signal bigger problems at Red Bull?

Mar 28, 2025
‘Adolescence’ and the complexities of true-to-life TV

‘Adolescence’ and the complexities of true-to-life TV

The one-take Netflix phenomenon is a ‘whydunit’ that raises more questions than it answers. And that’s the point

Mar 24, 2025
Has ‘The White Lotus’ ruined resort holidays?

Has ‘The White Lotus’ ruined resort holidays?

The HBO drama manages to make resort vacations at once desirable and repulsive. As Esquire columnist Ben Jhoty discovered recently, that uneasy dynamic means a luxury escape is a more complicated business these days

Mar 14, 2025
Is Lewis Hamilton “built different?” We’re about to find out

Is Lewis Hamilton “built different?” We’re about to find out

With his move to Ferrari, 2025 has the potential to be the most memorable year of the iconic British driver’s storied career. But while Hamilton is ready to prove his critics wrong, it’s difficult to win a race against Father Time – even if you are driving a Ferrari

Feb 28, 2025
Victor Wembanyama and the curse of the freak athlete

Victor Wembanyama and the curse of the freak athlete

The Spurs phenom’s season-ending injury is a massive blow – to Wemby, the NBA and to fans. But in an era where sporting teams are comprised of biological anomalies, accepting players’ injury risk is an increasingly integral part of the fan experience

Feb 22, 2025